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Scheme For Residential Education For Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas (SHRESHTA): Mode 2 - NGO Operated Schools

Ministry: Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment

Department: Department of Social Justice & Empowerment

The sub-scheme aims to provide quality education and opportunities to students from SC communities through grant-in-aid institutions run by Non-Governmental Organizations and residential high schools, addressing the gap in service deficient Scheduled Caste dominant areas in the education sector.

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About This Scheme

The umbrella scheme "Scheme for Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas (SHRESHTA)" was launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. The scheme has a sub-scheme/component called "SHRESHTA Mode 2: Non-Governmental Organization Operated Schools". The sub-scheme aims to provide quality education and opportunities to students from Scheduled Caste communities through grant-in-aid institutions run by Non-Governmental Organizations and residential high schools, addressing the gap in service deficient Scheduled Caste dominant areas in the education sector. The scheme provides financial assistance to Non-Governmental Organization operated schools and hostels for school fees and residential charges for Scheduled Caste students, along with infrastructure support and monitoring mechanisms to ensure quality education delivery.

Benefits

₹2.3 L

Hostel for destitute Children (100 students): ₹2,30,000/- for fixed items plus ₹900/- per student.

##### Attendance-Based Grant Disbursement

75% or more attendance: Full grant.

50% to less than 75% attendance: 75% of grant.

25% to less than 50% attendance: 50% of grant.

##### Financial Assistance

_(Electronic transfer through e-Anudaan portal and Public Financial Management System)_

Primary Level Students

₹44.0K · annual

Residential: ₹44,000/- per Scheduled Caste student per year.

₹27.0K · annual

Non-residential: ₹27,000/- per Scheduled Caste student per year.

₹30.0K · annual

Hostel only: ₹30,000/- per Scheduled Caste student per year.

Secondary Level Students

₹55.0K · annual

Residential: ₹55,000/- per Scheduled Caste student per year.

₹35.0K · annual

Non-residential: ₹35,000/- per Scheduled Caste student per year.

₹30.0K · annual

Hostel only: ₹30,000/- per Scheduled Caste student per year.

Non-Recurring Grants (Every 5 Years)

₹3.9 L

Secondary Residential School (100 students): ₹3,85,000/- for fixed items plus ₹900/- per student.

₹3.1 L

Secondary Non-residential School (100 students): ₹3,07,500/- fixed.

₹2.3 L

Secondary Hostel (100 students): ₹2,30,000/- for fixed items plus ₹900/- per student.

₹2.7 L

Primary Residential School (100 students): ₹2,72,500/- for fixed items plus ₹900/- per student.

₹1.9 L

Primary Non-residential School (100 students): ₹1,95,000/- fixed.

Less than 25% attendance: No grant (without valid grounds).

Required Documents

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##### During Application
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Project Specific Identification Given by Department of Social Justice and Empowerment.
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Name and Location of the Project Details.
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Name of the Non-Governmental Organization as per Template.
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Budget Estimates for the Financial Year for Which Grant-In-Aid Is Required.
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Annual Report with Performance and Statistical Data of Projects during Previous Year.
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Utilization Certificate of Grant Last Released in General Financial Rules 12A Format.
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Audited or Unaudited Accounts for Previous Year Indicating Expenditure Incurred on Each Sanctioned Item vis-à-vis Grant Sanctioned.
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Recognition Certificate of Education Department of State Government.
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Affiliation Certificate to State or Central Board of Education (for High Schools).
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Registration Certificate of Organization.
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Non-Governmental Organization Darpan Portal Registration Certificate.
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Managing Committee Constitution Document.
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Non-Profit Entity Registration Proof.
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Website Link for Pro-Active Disclosure of Information.
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Bank Account Details under Joint Operation.
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Agreement Bond in Prescribed Proforma (before Fund Receipt).
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##### During Fund Release
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State Government or Union Territory Administration Recommendation (if Available before 30th June).
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Physical Inspection Report by Programme Management Unit.
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Executed Agreement Bond in Prescribed Proforma.
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Bank Account Details at Project Location (if Headquarters not at Project Site).
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##### For Continuation/Renewal
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Updated Performance Data on E-Anudaan Portal.
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Utilization Certificate as per General Financial Rules Provisions.
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Audited Statement of Accounts with Utilization Certificate.
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Asset Register in General Financial Rules Prescribed Proforma.
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Statement Showing Equipment, Machinery, Furniture Purchased with Grant-in-Aid.
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Attendance Records and Closed Circuit Television Recording Evidence.
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Doctor Visit Records and Medical Facility Maintenance Records.
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Uniform Distribution Records.
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Food Distribution Records.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

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Level: Central Government
Max benefit: ₹3.9 L