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Financial Assistance for ANM/GNM/Technical Courses

The scheme aims to provide assistance to the youths of the Tea Tribes and Adivasi Community for training in job-assured technical and professional Diploma and Degree courses. It supports training for courses like ANM, GNM, and Para-Medical, with a minimum duration of one year.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Assam

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- Financial Assistance to the youths of the Tea Tribes and Adivasi Community for training of Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM)/General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM)/Para-Medical and other job assured technical and professional Diploma and Degree courses. | - The training must have a minimum duration of one year and can be conducted in both Government and Non-Government Institutes.

Who can apply

The applicant must be a permanent resident of Assam.; The applicant must belong to the Tea Tribes and Adivasi community.; The applicant's family income must not exceed ₹5,00,000/- per annum.; The applicant must currently be undergoing the course in a Government or Government Recognized Institute.; The applicant must be undergoing professional, job-oriented technical Diploma/Degree courses.; The applicant must be enrolled in a course with a minimum duration of one year.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

Am I eligible to apply if I am pursuing my Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery, General Nursing and Midwifery, or Technical Course at a private institute that is recognized by the government?

Yes, the applicant must currently be undergoing the courses in a Government or Government Recognized Institutes to be eligible for the assistance. Furthermore, the assistance is provided for training in both Government and Non-Government Institutes.

Do the courses related to Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery, General Nursing and Midwifery, or Para-Medical training specifically qualify for this assistance?

Yes, the scheme is designed to provide assistance to youths of the Tea Tribes and Adivasi Community for training of Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery (ANM), General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM), Para-Medical, and other job assured technical and professional Diploma and Degree courses.

If I cannot provide the admission fee receipt, is there an alternative document I can submit to verify my enrollment status?

Yes, an applicant must produce either the admission fee receipt of the course undergoing or a recommendation from the Head of the Institution certifying that he or she is undergoing the course.

Is there a maximum limit placed on the annual income of my family or guardian that determines my financial eligibility?

Yes, the annual family income must not exceed ₹5,00,000/- (Rupees Five Lakh) per annum. An undertaking on the annual family income must be submitted by the Parent or Guardian.

What specific categories of academic programs qualify for this financial support, besides nursing and midwifery courses?

The scheme covers professional and job-oriented technical Diploma and Degree courses. These courses must also have a minimum duration of 1 (one) year.

If I have already completed or quit the ANM, GNM, or Technical course recently, can I still submit an application for financial assistance?

No, students who have passed out or who have abandoned their courses shall not be eligible for financial assistance under this scheme.

Do I need to demonstrate that I have permanent residency within the State of Assam to fulfill the basic geographical requirement?

Yes, the applicant must be a permanent resident of Assam to qualify for this scheme.

Is it mandatory to be an active, enrolled student in the course during the application period to qualify for this benefit?

Yes, only students who are currently and regularly enrolled in the courses shall be eligible to apply for the financial assistance.

What is the required community background needed for an applicant to successfully meet the demographic eligibility criteria?

The applicant must belong to the Tea Tribes and Adivasi Community.

Which specific document is required to certify my community status, and who must issue this official document?

The applicant must produce a valid Caste certificate. This certificate must be duly certified or issued by the District Commissioner of the concerned district or his or her designated officer.

If I receive financial support through this program, am I permitted to simultaneously avail benefits from any other government scheme?

The applicant eligible under this scheme will not be eligible for other schemes in the same year, except for the "Simon Sing Horo (Special Post-Matric) Scholarship," if eligible.