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Scheme for Celebration of Birth/death Anniversary of Eminent Personalities

The Scheme for Celebration of Birth/Death Anniversary of Eminent Personalities scheme aims to provide financial assistance for the celebration of anniversaries/Jayanti's of Sant Kabir, Sant Gadge, and Sant Durbalnath and in addition to Anniversaries of DR. B.R. Ambedkar, etc.

Start date5 Oct 2018
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About This Scheme

The Scheme for Celebration of Birth/Death Anniversary of Eminent Personalities was launched by the Department for the Welfare of SC / ST / OBC / Minorities, Government of NCT of Delhi. The scheme aims to assist in the organization of events for the Birth/Death anniversaries of prominent figures who have significantly contributed to social justice and the upliftment of weaker sections of society. The programs that may be organized to celebrate the Birth/Death Anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Sant Ravidas, and Maharishi Balmiki are indicated below as an illustration: 1. Appropriate Cultural Programmed. 1. A conference or symposium on themes like - Life & Work of the Great Saint. - Contribution of eminent personality to Social Justice. - Road map for building a society based on the principles of social justice, equity, equality of opportunity, etc. - Other related subjects. 1. A quiz/debate/essay competition etc. on the life and work of Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar for the promotion of social justice, for its students. The winners to be given cash prize along with a book(s) on Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar.

Benefits

₹50.0K

  • Assistance for the arrangements of celebrations up to a maximum of ₹50,000/- per occasion, for a maximum of two occasions in one year.

Note: Assistance for the celebration of Birth/Death Anniversaries of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Sant Ravidas, and Maharishi Balmiki will be provided through empaneled agencies.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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    The NGOs should be registered under the Societies Registration Act.

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    The registered NGOs should have audited accounts.

Required Documents

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    Audited Accounts of the NGO.
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    Recommendation Letter (from the area MLA or the Minister in charge).
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    Details of Previous Celebrations/Activities.
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    Invitation Card, Backdrop, Banner, Posters .
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    Event Photographs.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.

Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC.

Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Note-1: The application is submitted at least 15 days in advance.

Note-2: The recommendation letter is not mandatory during the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct during elections.

Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹50.0K
Launched
5 Oct 2018

Available In

Delhi

Categories

Business & Entrepreneurship

Data Sources