Question: I want to know about Scheme of Grant-in-Aid to Voluntary Organisations Working for the Welfare of Scheduled Tribes. What does it offer?

Answer: of its trustees, promoters, beneficial owners, and Management Committee along with PAN and Aadhaar number in the format
given before the grant is considered.The organization should not have been blacklisted by NITI Aayog/Union/State Ministries or
Government organisations.A minimum of at least 75 beneficiaries shall be the requirement for the commencement of the project.
However, in exceptional cases, with due justification by the Tribal Welfare Department of the State Government, a project with a
minimum of 25 ST students may be considered by the Ministry with the approval of Minister, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, for
commencement of an educational project.Application ProcessOnlineApplication Processes:Step 01: All grant proposals from new as well
as ongoing NGOs shall have to be submitted through the NGO portal of the Ministry. Physical proposals will not be entertained.Step 02:
The applicant organization must first get itself registered on the NGO-Darpan Portal (www.ngodarpan.gov.in) of NITI AAYOG.Step 03:
After obtaining NGO-Darpan registration, the applicant organization shall register through the NGO portal (www.ngo.tribal.gov.in) of
the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and make an online application by providing complete information about the project for which grants are
sought along with uploading the required documents.Step 04: An organization running multiple projects of the same nature of categories,
in a district may file a single application for all such similar projects for which a grant is being sought. The same may be considered in
the Ministry on the recommendation of the Principal Secretary or Officer in charge of the Tribal Welfare Department of the State
concerned.Step 05: NGOs will maintain details of expenditure on the Receipt, Expenditure, Advance, Transfer (REAT) Module of PFMS
and would be required to refund any bank interest earned as per provisions of the latest General Financial Rules (GFR) of the
Government of IndiaStep 06: NGOs can upload any query/grievance through the communication module of the NGO portal, which will
be replied to online through the same module. If the grievance is related to the district or state, the same will be transferred by the
Ministry to the authority concerned through the portal. The District and State authorities are required to redress the grievance online and
also update the same online.The State Government would be requested to ensure that the information of the State and District level
Officer is updated on transfer or change of charge. He will also ensure that all grievances pertaining to the district and state are resolved.
The helpline and details of the resource person will be displayed on the portal of the State Tribal Welfare Department (TWD).Note: The
Ministry's NGO Portal will be opened for 90 days from 15th July to 30th September or as notified by the Ministry to enable the NGO to
submit its application for Grants in Aid. The dates for opening and closing of the portal will be notified separately by the Ministry. This
is applicable to both ongoing and new projects.Scrutiny and Inspection at the State Level:Step 01: The online applications will get
directed to the account of the State/UT Tribal Welfare Department which in turn will get the projects inspected through a District Level
officer. The ministry will provide Login ID and Passwords to users at the State level. The Ministry will also provide a facility to the
State for making officers at the district level the authorized users and the State would provide a Login ID and Password to him. It will be
the responsibility of the officer authorized at the District level to inspect and scrutinize the proposed project.Step 02: The authorized
district level Officer will upload comments about the project on the portal after inspection, upload the Inspection form, duly signed and
stamped, and forward the required documents to the State as stipulated by the Ministry.Step 03: The projects forwarded by the District
Level Officer will be examined by the State Government/UT Administration.Step 04: The State Committee for Support of Voluntary
Efforts (SCSVE under the chairmanship of the Principal Secretary/Officer in-charge of the Tribal Welfare Department/Social Welfare
Department will make specific recommendations about the application of the NGO within the timelines stipulated by the Ministry. If a
project is not recommended by the State Committee, the reasons will be indicated. The minutes of the meeting will be uploaded on the
NGO portal in the format given by the Ministry.Screening and Approval at the Ministry Level:Step 01: Based on eligibility criteria and
availability of funds, new projects duly inspected and forwarded by district administration and recommended by the State Level
Committee, will be scrutinized by the NGO division, headed by the Deputy Secretary/Director. The short-listed new projects may be
subjected to further assessment by an independent agency which may include field-based prefunding appraisal. Detailed notes will be
drawn while making recommendations for approval or rejection of the project proposal by the NGO division, also keeping in mind the
budget available under the scheme.Step 02: Constitution of Project Appraisal Committees at the Ministry level: All projects after
screening shall be placed before the Project Appraisal Committee (PAC) under the Chairpersonship of Joint Secretary, Tribal Affairs for
final recommendation. The PAC while appraising projects, will keep in mind the availability of funds and budget available under the
scheme and may prioritize only those projects which are most needed.Step 03: The new project recommended by the Project Appraisal
Committee will be eligible for grants subject to final sanction by the Minister of Tribal Affairs.Step 04: If a new project is not
commenced or operationalized after approval by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, it will be treated as a new project when it is considered
for sanction of grants next year. However, the verification process except for state government recommendation in such cases will be
waived subject to the applicant organization justifying the reasons for not running the project in spite of the approval of the Ministry. If
the project is not run/operational in successive years then the organization has to apply as a new project following the due
procedure.Procedure for Renewal of Application for the Ongoing Projects:Step 01: The organization would be required to submit its
application for ongoing projects for continuation in the subsequent financial year.Step 02: The ongoing project of the Organization would
be eligible for grants subject to the provisions of GFR and instructions/guidelines issued from time to time by the Ministry of Finance,
Government of India, on receipt of the following documents:a. Online application in the prescribed proforma has been filed on the
portalb. Utilization certificate of the grant last released, in the format prescribed under GFR-12-A.c. Audited accounts for the previous
year indicating the expenditure incurred on each sanctioned item vis-a-vis the grant sanctioned.d. Budget estimates for the financial year
for which grant-in-aid is requirede. Filing of Expenditure Statement in REAT Module.Step 03: The ongoing project applications filed
online by the organizations will be made available to the State concerned. The Principal Secretary/officer in charge of the State Tribal
Welfare Department would ensure that the documents submitted by the NGO have been examined at the State Level. He would also get
the field verification done through the District Collector or District Welfare Officer, or any other authority at the district /state level, who
will upload the Inspection report, duly signed and stamped, on the portal. The Inspecting Officer would be asked to specifically examine
if there is any change in name, constitution, location of project, number of beneficiaries, whether there is any complaint against the
Organization/Project or any reference from the Ministry for Inspection.Step 04: Applications for ongoing projects can be forwarded to
the Ministry by the Principal Secretary/Officer in charge Tribal Welfare Department without seeking the approval of the SCSVE.Step
05: If there is any change in project specifications like location, the nomenclature of the project, increase in the number of beneficiaries
under the project, the change will be considered by the Ministry on the specific recommendation of the Principal Secretary/Officer in
charge of the TWO of the State subject to availability of funds. The recommending authority will also have to certify that the project has
sufficient infrastructure to cater to the increased number of beneficiaries recommended.Step 06: In case of non-recommendation of the
ongoing project for the current year, reasons for not recommending the project should be mentioned by the State Govt. In case, the State
is recommending the project for the current year but the project was not recommended in the previous year(s), reasons would be given
for not recommending it in previous years.Step 07: Funds will normally be released by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs on the
recommendation of the State Government. Such releases will be as per the instructions issued by the Ministry of Finance from time to
time and provisions of the latest GFR.Documents RequiredPAN CardBudget estimates are as per the normsProject-wise Audited
Accounts with Auditor's Report (for last two years) and Annual Report of the Organization (for last two years)List of Staff (as per
format) if the project is already runningBeneficiaries' details if the project is already runningDuly Signed Inspection report Registration
Certificate, under section 12A Income Tax ActList of Management Committee including beneficial ownersSelf-declaration by the
organization about the location and legitimacy of the premises of the projectSurety Bond along with resolution of the Governing body,
Authorization letterAadhaar-linked Bank Account detailsFrequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the objective of the scheme?The prime
objective of the scheme is to enhance the reach of welfare schemes of the Government and fill the gaps in service-deficient tribal areas,
in sectors such as education, health, drinking water, agro-horticultural productivity, social security, etc. through the efforts of voluntary
organizations, and to provide an environment for socioeconomic upliftment and overall development of the Scheduled Tribes (STs). Any
other innovative activity having a direct impact on the socio-economic development or livelihood generation of STs may also be
considered through voluntary efforts.Which is the implementing agency of this scheme?Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of
IndiaWhat are the Broad Sector-wise categories of projects for which grant-in-aid will be considered under the scheme?Education,
Health & LivelihoodWhat are the other conditions for which grant-in-aid can be considered under the scheme?In addition, during natural
calamities, disasters, or pandemic, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs may provide emergency health services including the provision of food
and water through NGOs in the affected area for which norms may be decided in consultation with IFD with approval of Minister,
Ministry Tribal Affairs.Which type of projects will be given priority?Priority will be given to programmes/projects that benefit
Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs), LWE-affected districts, and tribal populations in remote or difficult areas.Which type of
organization is eligible to apply under the scheme?Any registered voluntary organization (VO) /non-governmental organization (NGO)
engaged in the conduct and promotion of social welfare of STs is eligible to apply under the scheme.Is it compulsory for an organization
to be registered with NGO-Darpan portal of NITI Aayog?Yes, the applicant organization must register with the NGO-Darpan portal of
NITI Aayog.How many years of experience required for the organization to apply under the scheme?The organization should have
experience of at least three years in running activities similar in the size and objectives of the project, for which the grants are
sought.How can an applicant organization apply under the scheme?All grant proposals from new as well as ongoing NGOs shall have to
be submitted through the NGO portal of the Ministry (https://ngo.tribal.gov.in/ngo-login). Physical proposals will not be
entertained.Sources And ReferencesOfficial WebsiteGuidelines-NewNGO Grants Online Application & Tracking SystemOkWas this
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â€œScheme of Grant-in-Aid to Voluntary Organisations Working for the Welfare of Scheduled Tribesâ€​ was launched by the Ministry
of Tribal Affairs, Government of India. The prime objective of the scheme is to enhance the reach of welfare schemes of the Government
and fill the gaps in service-deficient tribal areas, in sectors such as education, health, drinking water, agro-horticultural productivity,
social security, etc. through the efforts of voluntary organizations, and to provide an environment for socioeconomic upliftment and
overall development of the Scheduled Tribes (STs). Any other innovative activity having a direct impact on the socio-economic
development or livelihood generation of STs may also be considered through voluntary efforts. OkWas this helpful?ShareNews and
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