AICTE - Grant For Augmenting Infrastructure In North Eastern Region
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry of Education
Department: Department Of Higher Education
Category: Education & Learning, Transport & Infrastructure
Beneficiary Type: Institution

The scheme "AICTE - Grant for Augmenting Infrastructure in North Eastern Region (GAINER)" was introduced by AICTE to enhance the functional efficiency of the technical institutes located in far-flung areas of North East India, by addressing deficiencies in water, electricity, and internet.

Benefits:
The selected institutes will have to complete the sanctioned project as per the following guidelines:
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**Project Name:** Solving Water Problems Project
**Limit of Funding:** ₹ 15,00,000
**Duration of Project:** 2 years from the date of receipt of the first installment.
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**Project Name:** Power/ Solar Energy Project
**Limit of Funding:** ₹ 20,00,000
**Duration of Project:** 6 months from the date of receipt of the fund for the purpose.
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**Project Name:** Internet Connection Project
**Limit of Funding:** ₹ 5,00,000
**Duration of Project:** 6 months from the date of receipt of the fund for the purpose.
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**Disbursement of the Funds**
The **first installment** is an advance of 80% of the sanctioned grant. 
The **second installment** is reimbursement on successful completion of the project and submission of requisite documents by the institute.
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**Note:** If the project is not initiated within six months, the institute shall have to refund the complete grant with accrued interest to AICTE with justification.

Eligibility:
- a. Government/ Government-aided technical/ engineering colleges/University Departments including Polytechnic Institutes of North East are entitled to the grant.
- b. The institute must be in existence for the last five years.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: Download and fill out the application form for AICTE-Grant for Augmenting Infrastructure in North Eastern Region (GAINER).
Step 2: Verify that every page of the application form has the signature and stamp of the Head of the Institute.
Step 3: Attach all the essential documents along with the filled application form.
Step 4: Kindly ensure all the information is correct and then sent the Application form along with all the essential documents through registered post/speed post to:
Advisor,
Institutional Development Cell,
All India Council for Technical Education,
Nelson Mandela Marg, Vasant Kunj,
New Delhi-110070
Processing of Proposals
a. Submission of application by the institute. 
b. Screening/ scrutiny of applications at Council. 
c. Evaluation of applications by the expert committee. 
d. The final decision will be taken by the Council, keeping in view the recommendations made by the experts and the availability of funds for the scheme. 
e. After the Council’s approval, the Sanction Letter and the first installment of funds for the Project will be sent to the institution.

Documents Required:
Essential Documents Required with Application Form:
(To Solve Water Problem in general)
a. Plan/detailed estimates of the project
b. Abstract of the estimates of the project
c. PWD/CPWD rate certificate of the project
d. Conformity with the norms as suggested by the AICTE and the rates are as per CSR of the region.
e. Mode of construction viz. Contract/ Departmentally (at most competitive rates) or Deposit work by the PWD.
f. A certificate from the Principal/ Competent Authority (concerned Secretary, State Government for Technical Education) that expenditure over and above AICTE grant, if any, will be met by the State Govt./ or the college and the construction will not be delayed for want of funds.
Terms and Conditions
a. Annual Progress Report should be submitted in respect of the projects.
b. After completion of the project, a Project Completion Report should be submitted.
c. Utilization Certificate and Statement of Accounts in prescribed proforma, duly audited by the Finance Officer/Account Officer has to be submitted to AICTE before claiming the balance amount as well as on completion of the project.
Procurement of Solar power energy equipment/Generator/Internet connection
a. Documentary proof of cost etc. along with the purchase procedure/formalities to be adopted as per the prescribed order formalities indicated in the GFR.
b. A certificate from the Principal/ Competent Authority (concerned Secretary, State Government for Technical Education) that expenditure over and above AICTE grant, if any, will be met by the State Govt./or the college, and the purchase will not be delayed for want of funds.