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Scheme of Grant-in-Aid to Voluntary and other Organizations Working for Scheduled Castes

Ministry: Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment

Department: Department of Social Justice & Empowerment

The "Scheme aims to enhance the reach of development interventions of the Government and fill the gaps in service-deficient Scheduled Caste-dominant areas in sectors such as education, health, vocational training, etc., through the efforts of voluntary organizations and other organizations.

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About This Scheme

The prime objective of the "Scheme of Grant-in-Aid to Voluntary and other Organizations Working for Scheduled Castes" by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, is to enhance the reach of development interventions of the Government and fill the gaps in service-deficient Scheduled Caste dominant areas in sectors such as education, health, vocational training, etc., through the efforts of voluntary organizations and other organizations. This aims to provide an environment for the socio-economic upliftment and overall development of the Scheduled Castes (SCs). Any other innovative activity with a direct impact on the socio-economic development or livelihood generation of SCs may also be considered through voluntary efforts.

Benefits

₹10.0K · monthly

1. Educational Initiatives: Opening of Hostels and Residential Schools, ITIs, Arts and Craft Centers, or Any Other Income Generating Scheme.1. Tuition Fee Support: Meeting the Cost of Tuition Fees for Training in Information Technology at Institutions of Repute Selected by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment.1. Childcare Services: Organizing Balwadies and Bal Kendras, i.e., Creches, to Look After the Deprived Children of Scheduled Castes.1. Healthcare Facilities: Providing Medical Facilities to Scheduled Castes through the Establishment of Hospitals or Mobile Dispensaries. For a ten-bed hospital, a visiting specialist (paediatrician/gynaecologist) is recommended. The maximum expenditure per month for this purpose will be restricted to ₹10,000, subject to payment of ₹1,000 per visit/day.1. Awareness and Support: Creating Awareness Regarding Government Programs and Facilities, and Providing Assistance and Guidance in Accessing Various Government Facilities like Legal Aid, Scholarships, Loans, Various Grants, and Client Services.1. Grievance Redressal: Providing Assistance for Grievance Redressal at Appropriate Judicial/Administrative Fora.1. Coaching and Advocacy: Coaching Centers for Various Entrance Examinations and Tests and Other Service-Related Competitive Examinations, which are not covered in the Coaching Scheme for Scheduled Castes and Other Backward Classes. Addressing Human Rights Issues, Environmental Issues, and Issues Related to the Protection of Consumers' Rights.1. NGO Capacity Building: Training of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Accounts, Management, and Application Procedures, etc.1. Related Activities: All Such and Related Activities that are in Harmony with the Objectives Listed Above.1. Accountancy Support: Accountancy for Maintenance of Accounts in MGNREGA and More.

Required Documents

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The organization receiving grants from the Ministry shall regularly submit quarterly Progress Report in the months of July (for April to June of a financial year), October (for July to September of the same financial year), January (for October to December of the same financial year) and in April (for January to March of the same financial year) in the prescribed format.
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> For the Release of the First Instalment
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An application in the prescribed proforma with the required documents.
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Utilisation Certificate of the last released grant in the format prescribed under GFR-19A. Audited/Unaudited accounts for the previous year, indicating the expenditure incurred on each sanctioned item in comparison to the grant sanctioned.
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Budget Estimates for the financial year for which grant-in-aid is required.
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Annual Report providing performance data of the projects during the previous year. This condition does not apply to new proposals.
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> For the Release of the Second Instalment
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The second instalment will be released upon receipt of the audited statement of accounts, along with a utilization certificate, and an inspection report from the prescribed agency, accompanied by a recommendation from the Grant-in-Aid Committee of the State Government/UT Administration.
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> Agreement Bond
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The grant-in-aid will be released after the grantee organization executes an Agreement Bond in the prescribed proforma.
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> Maintenance of Separate Accounts
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Distinct accounts for the grants received.
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> Register of Assets
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A Register of Assets in the proforma prescribed under GFR. This register should include all assets of permanent value, machinery, and equipment with a life of not less than 5 years and costing Rs. 10,000 and above (each item).
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> Submission of Audited Accounts
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At the end of the financial year, an aided organization will provide audited statements of accounts along with a utilization certificate for all expenditures incurred.
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> Statement of Equipment/Machinery
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A statement in the prescribed proforma under GFR, detailing the equipment and machinery purchased, including their prices, out of the grant-in-aid received.

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How to Apply

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Level: Central Government
Max benefit: ₹10.0K