Scheme of Assistance for the Prevention of Alcoholism & Substance (Drugs) Abuse and for Social Defence Services: General Grant-in-Aid Programme for Financial Assistance in the Field of Social Defence

What is Scheme of Assistance for the Prevention of Alcoholism & Substance (Drugs) Abuse and for Social Defence Services: General Grant-in-Aid Programme for Financial Assistance in the Field of Social Defence?

The scheme aims to meet needs falling within the mandate of the Ministry which cannot be met under its regular schemes and support such initiatives of an innovative/pilot nature in the area of welfare and empowerment of the Ministry’s target groups, as cannot be supported under its regular schemes.

Benefit

> **Items Admissible for Assistance** 1. Construction of a building or extension of existing buildings, or rent of the building where the service is provided (staff quarters are excluded, except in the case of wardens, chowkidar, etc.). 1. Salaries and allowances of staff; minimal administration support can also be considered. 1. Cost of equipment, furniture, etc. 1. Charges related to the delivery of the service (education, training, food, etc.). 1. Stipends, etc., in the case of trainees. 1. Other charges as may be necessary for the proper operation of the program. > **Norms of Financial Assistance** 1. Financial assistance will be provided up to 90% of the approved cost, covering both recurring and non-recurring expenditures. 1. The remaining 10% of the cost should be covered by the voluntary agency or any other organization, with a preference for the voluntary organization itself. 1. In cases where an organization operates in a relatively new area where both voluntary and government efforts are limited but the demand for the service is substantial, the government may cover 100% of the cost. 1. Building Grant Limitation: In the case of building grants, the government grant will be limited to ₹10,00,000. 1. Non-Recurring Grant-in-Aid Ceiling: Regarding non-recurring grant-in-aid under the scheme, a ceiling of ₹10,00,000 per annum per project shall be applicable. > **Benefits for Staff** **Expenditure on Staff** - Project Director: ₹8,400 per month - Social Worker: ₹4,200 pe

Level

Central

Ministry / Dept.

Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment

Benefit type

cash

Key eligibility

> **For Organizations/ Institutions** The following types of organizations or institutions are eligible: (a) A Society registered under the Indian Societies Registration Act, 1860 (Act XXI of 1860); or (b) A charitable non-profit-making company; (c) A Public Trust registered under any law for the ti

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Benefits

> **Items Admissible for Assistance** 1. Construction of a building or extension of existing buildings, or rent of the building where the service is provided (staff quarters are excluded, except in the case of wardens, chowkidar, etc.). 1. Salaries and allowances of staff; minimal administration support can also be considered. 1. Cost of equipment, furniture, etc. 1. Charges related to the delivery of the service (education, training, food, etc.). 1. Stipends, etc., in the case of trainees. 1. Other charges as may be necessary for the proper operation of the program. > **Norms of Financial Assistance** 1. Financial assistance will be provided up to 90% of the approved cost, covering both recurring and non-recurring expenditures. 1. The remaining 10% of the cost should be covered by the voluntary agency or any other organization, with a preference for the voluntary organization itself. 1. In cases where an organization operates in a relatively new area where both voluntary and government efforts are limited but the demand for the service is substantial, the government may cover 100% of the cost. 1. Building Grant Limitation: In the case of building grants, the government grant will be limited to ₹10,00,000. 1. Non-Recurring Grant-in-Aid Ceiling: Regarding non-recurring grant-in-aid under the scheme, a ceiling of ₹10,00,000 per annum per project shall be applicable. > **Benefits for Staff** **Expenditure on Staff** - Project Director: ₹8,400 per month - Social Worker: ₹4,200 pe

Eligibility

Documents Required

How to Apply

1. Step 1: Online application — step 1

   Step 1: Application Submission

2. Step 2: Online application — step 2

   Interested organizations should complete the application in the prescribed format, attach the required documents, and send it to the authority designated by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.

3. Step 3: Online application — step 3

   Step 2: Inspection and Processing

4. Step 4: Online application — step 4

   Upon receiving the application, a designated agency will conduct an inspection. Based on the inspection report, the proposal will be processed.

5. Step 5: Online application — step 5

   Step 3: Grant Disbursement

6. Step 6: Online application — step 6

   Grants will be provided in two installments. The first installment, covering 70% of the sanctioned amount, will be released upon receipt of the prescribed documentation. The remaining 30% will be released as the second installment upon receiving the required documentation.

7. Step 7: Online application — step 7

   Step 4: Continuity Bond

8. Step 8: Online application — step 8

   Before receiving assistance from the Government of India, the organization must execute a continuity bond, valid for 5 years. This bond states that in case of non-compliance with grant conditions, the organization is liable to refund the grant amount decided by the Government, with interest.

Sources & References

• Official scheme website ↗
• Source record ↗
• Information is summarised from official government sources. Verify all details on the official website before applying.