Scheme For Residential Education For Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas (SHRESHTA): Mode 2 - NGO Operated Schools
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.
- Ministry / Department
- Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
- Level
- Central
- Benefit type
- cash
What is Scheme For Residential Education For Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas (SHRESHTA): Mode 2 - NGO Operated Schools?
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.
- Benefit
- ##### ***Financial Assistance*** _(Electronic transfer through e-Anudaan portal and Public Financial Management System)_ **Primary Level Students** - Residential: ₹44,000/- per Scheduled Caste student per year. - Non-residential: ₹27,000/- per Scheduled Caste student per year. - Hostel only: ₹30,000/- per Scheduled Caste student per year. **Secondary Level Students** - Residential: ₹55,000/- per Scheduled Caste student per year. - Non-residential: ₹35,000/- per Scheduled Caste student per year. - Hostel only: ₹30,000/- per Scheduled Caste student per year. **Non-Recurring Grants (Every 5 Years)** - Secondary Residential School (100 students): ₹3,85,000/- for fixed items plus ₹900/- per student. - Secondary Non-residential School (100 students): ₹3,07,500/- fixed. - Secondary Hostel (100 students): ₹2,30,000/- for fixed items plus ₹900/- per student. - Primary Residential School (100 students): ₹2,72,500/- for fixed items plus ₹900/- per student. - Primary Non-residential School (100 students): ₹1,95,000/- fixed. - 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. - Less than 25% attendance: No grant (without valid grounds).
- Level
- Central
- Ministry / Dept.
- Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
- Benefit type
- cash
- Key eligibility
- ##### ***Eligibility for the Organization*** - The applicant must be a reputed school chain, Corporate Social Responsibility foundation, or reputed organization running good quality schools. - The applicant must be registered and working in quality school education. - The applicant must have schools
- Last verified
- Recently
Benefits
##### ***Financial Assistance*** _(Electronic transfer through e-Anudaan portal and Public Financial Management System)_ **Primary Level Students** - Residential: ₹44,000/- per Scheduled Caste student per year. - Non-residential: ₹27,000/- per Scheduled Caste student per year. - Hostel only: ₹30,000/- per Scheduled Caste student per year. **Secondary Level Students** - Residential: ₹55,000/- per Scheduled Caste student per year. - Non-residential: ₹35,000/- per Scheduled Caste student per year. - Hostel only: ₹30,000/- per Scheduled Caste student per year. **Non-Recurring Grants (Every 5 Years)** - Secondary Residential School (100 students): ₹3,85,000/- for fixed items plus ₹900/- per student. - Secondary Non-residential School (100 students): ₹3,07,500/- fixed. - Secondary Hostel (100 students): ₹2,30,000/- for fixed items plus ₹900/- per student. - Primary Residential School (100 students): ₹2,72,500/- for fixed items plus ₹900/- per student. - Primary Non-residential School (100 students): ₹1,95,000/- fixed. - 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. - Less than 25% attendance: No grant (without valid grounds).
Eligibility
Documents Required
How to Apply
Step 1: Online application — step 1
Step 1: Registration and Application Submission
Step 2: Online application — step 2
Organizations must register on the NGO Darpan portal and get a project ID from the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment. Submit your application on the e-Anudaan portal between April 1st and June 30th. Include all required details for your organization, project, and students (both new and renewals).
Step 3: Online application — step 3
Step 2: Document Preparation and Submission
Step 4: Online application — step 4
Gather and submit key documents like project details, budget, and previous year's performance reports. Upload all necessary forms to the e-Anudaan portal. While state government recommendations are ideal, applications may still be considered after a project inspection.
Step 5: Online application — step 5
Step 3: Physical Inspection and Verification
Step 6: Online application — step 6
A team from the Ministry's Programme Management Unit will inspect your organization. The inspection, preferably during the first academic quarter, will assess your infrastructure and performance. Continued grant support depends on demonstrating satisfactory performance and adherence to all scheme guidelines.
Step 7: Online application — step 7
Step 4: Agreement and Bank Account Setup
Step 8: Online application — step 8
You must sign an Agreement Bond to receive assistance. Set up a joint-operation bank account for electronic fund transfers. All bank account details must be verified through the Public Financial Management System before funds can be released.
Step 9: Online application — step 9
Step 5: Grant Release and Ongoing Compliance
Step 10: Online application — step 10
Grants are released in three installments after the application is complete and the inspection report is submitted. Maintain separate accounts for scheme grants and submit utilization certificates to continue receiving funding. Your organization is required to maintain proper records and provide real-time updates on your website and the e-Anudaan portal.
Step 11: Online application — step 11
Application Deadlines: Portal opens on 1st April for renewal students and closes on 30th June for fresh student entries annually.
Step 12: Online application — step 12
Application Status Tracking: Status can be tracked through e-Anudaan portal at www.grants-msje.gov.in with real-time data management information system integration.
Step 13: Online application — step 13
Grievance Redressal / Help & Support: Applications and queries to be addressed through e-Anudaan portal www.grants-msje.gov.in under Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment supervision.
Sources & References
- Official scheme website ↗
- Source record ↗
- Information is summarised from official government sources. Verify all details on the official website before applying.
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