Question: Tell me about the Seva Bhoj Yojna scheme.

Answer: :Under the Scheme of â€˜Seva Bhoj Yojnaâ€™ Central Goods

**Eligibility:** Ministry Of CultureSeva Bhoj YojnaBhojCharitable InstitutionsFree FoodPrasadReligious
InstitutionsSevaDetailsBenefitsEligibilityExclusionsApplication ProcessDocuments RequiredFrequently Asked QuestionsThe scheme
â€œSeva Bhoj Yojnaâ€​ was launched by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India and it has been made operational with effect from
the 1st of August, 2018. The Scheme shall be applicable within the territorial jurisdiction of India. The Scheme will remain open from
the 1st to the 15th of every month. Thereafter, the scrutiny of the applications received will be carried out by a duly constituted
committee on a monthly basis.Objective:Under the Scheme of â€˜Seva Bhoj Yojnaâ€™ Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) and
Central Governmentâ€™s share of Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) paid on purchase of specific raw food items by
Charitable/Religious Institutions like Gurudwaras, Temples, Dharmik Ashrams, Mosques, Dargahs, Churches, Math, Monasteries, etc.
for distributing free food to public shall be reimbursed as Financial Assistance by the Government of India.Scope:This is a Central Sector
Scheme for providing reimbursement of CGST and the Central Governmentâ€™s share of IGST paid by charitable/religious institutions
on the purchase of specific raw food items for serving free food to the public/devotees. The scheme shall be applicable only to such
institutions which are eligible under the Scheme.Type of Activities Supported Under the Scheme:Free â€˜Prasadâ€™ or free food or free
â€˜Langarâ€™/â€˜Bhandaraâ€™ (community kitchen) offered by charitable/religious institutions like Gurudwara, Temples, Dharmik
Ashram, Mosques, Dargah, Church, Math, Monasteries, etc. Financial assistance will be provided on First-cum-First Serve basis of
registration linked to funds available for the purpose in a financial year.Outcome of the Scheme:A Performance-cum-Achievement
Report on the activity undertaken will be submitted in triplicate by the beneficiary institutions, at the beginning of the next financial
year, to the Ministry as per the following format:Location of Free Food Services:Cost of the Food items excluding GST:GST levied:
Total GST paid (CGST, SGST/UTGST, IGST, and amount of Financial Assistance released by the ministry:No. of days Free food was
provided in a calendar month (month-wise)No. of persons who were provided Free Food in a calendar month (month-wise)At least 12
photographs (taken on a monthly basis) of Free Food Services:Release of Funds Under the Scheme:The funds will be released to the
institutions as per the claims verified and passed by the GST authorities. The Refund Sanction Order will be issued by the GST
Authority.Inspection And Monitoring:The inspection would be carried out by Ministry officials or its authorized representatives every
year at least in 5% of the cases. The concerned State Govt./UTs Administration, District Collector/Dy. Commissioner and State GST
authorities will also monitor the scheme. The Institutions /Organizations shall maintain separate accounts for the assistance received
from the Ministry of Culture and these will be subject to inspection/audit by the officers of the Ministry or any other agency designated
by the MinistryPenalties in Case of Misuse of Assistance/Grant:The members of the executive body of the entity /institution would be
liable for the recovery of misused grants. The organization /institution will also be blacklisted for misuse of funds, fake registration
certificate, fake documents, etc. All immovable and movable assets created from the Government grants would be taken over by local
administration prescribed by the Ministry. The assistance provided by the Ministry of Culture shall be recovered with penal interest,
apart from taking criminal action as per law.OkWas this helpful?ShareNews and UpdatesNo new news and updates
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