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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.

Authority

Central

Region

None

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

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).

Who can apply

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 recognized by the State Government and affiliated to State or Central Boards.; The applicant must have a properly constituted Managing Committee with powers, duties and responsibilities clearly defined in written Constitution.; The applicant must have appropriate administrative structure and duly constituted Managing or Executive Committee.; The applicant must be initiated and governed by its own members on democratic principles.; The applicant must be a non-profit entity.; The applicant should have its own website for pro-active disclosure of information.; The applicant must be registered on the Non-Governmental Organization Darpan portal of National Institution for Transforming India Aayog.; The applicant must have been receiving Grant-in-aid and showing satisfactory performance.; The applicant must maintain higher classes up to at least Class 12th.; The applicant organization running primary schools (Classes 1st to 8th) must upgrade to Secondary or Senior Secondary Schools (up to at least Class 10th) before 2027.; The beneficiary must belong to Scheduled Caste community.; The beneficiary must be admitted in schools run by eligible Non-Governmental Organizations under this scheme.; The applicant must have one classroom for each class or section.; The applicant must have sufficient benches and desks or chairs and tables for all students.; The applicant must provide one decent cot and bed for every child in residential facilities.; The applicant must have light and fans for every classroom and residing room.; The applicant must have female service staff, wardens and chowkidars for girls' residential schools with adequate security provisions.; The applicant must have one toilet and bathroom for every 10 children maintained in clean and hygienic condition.; The applicant must have hygienic kitchen and dining room.; The applicant should provide nutritious and sufficient food to students thrice a day with maintained records.; The applicant must provide clean and safe drinking water facility to students.; The applicant should arrange regular doctor visits with maintained records and keep first-aid boxes and emergency medicines.; The applicant should provide 4 sets of uniforms including shoes per year to students with maintained distribution records.; The applicant should have games and sports facility, physical education, yoga, and playground available for students.; The applicant must install Closed Circuit Television cameras with linkage to website for live streaming.; The applicant must have Aadhaar based attendance system integrated into central portal.; The applicant school must have Class 10th and Class 12th pass percentage not less than average Board result of the State or Central Board.; The applicant must have qualified and well-trained teachers as per standards of State or Central Board.; The applicant must have teachers in High Schools who are at least graduates in their respective fields with Bachelor of Education qualification.; The applicant must maintain minimum 6 teachers in a school and minimum 2 teachers in a hostel.; The applicant should pay honorariums to teachers and staff in time as per minimum rates prevailing in the district.

Required Paperwork

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

Common Questions

What type of organizations are eligible to receive grant-in-aid for running schools under this educational assistance program?

The organization must be a reputed school chain, Corporate Social Responsibility foundation, or reputed organization running good quality schools recognized by the State Government and affiliated to State or Central Boards. Additionally, the organization must be registered on the Non-Governmental Organization Darpan portal of National Institution for Transforming India Aayog.

How much financial assistance can our organization receive per Scheduled Caste student annually for residential school operations?

For primary level residential schools, organizations receive ₹44,000/- per Scheduled Caste student per year, while for secondary level residential schools, the assistance is ₹55,000/- per Scheduled Caste student per year.

What happens if the attendance of Scheduled Caste students in our school falls below 75% during inspection?

If attendance is between 50% to less than 75%, you will receive 75% of the grant amount. If attendance is between 25% to less than 50%, only 50% grant will be provided. If attendance falls below 25% without valid grounds, no grant-in-aid will be released.

Are there any additional non-recurring grants available for infrastructure development and how frequently can we apply for them?

Yes, non-recurring grants are available every 5 years for infrastructure items. For example, a secondary residential school accommodating 100 students can receive ₹3,85,000/- for fixed items plus ₹900/- per student for items like furniture, bedding material, laboratory equipment, and Closed Circuit Television installation.

What minimum academic performance standards must our school maintain to continue receiving grant-in-aid under this program?

Your school must maintain Class 10th and Class 12th pass percentage that is not less than the average Board result of the respective State or Central Board. Teachers must also be qualified graduates with Bachelor of Education qualification for high schools.

Do we need to maintain separate financial accounts for the grants received and what are the auditing requirements?

Yes, you must maintain separate accounts for grants received under this program, which shall always be open for inspection by Government officers or Comptroller and Auditor General. You must also submit audited statement of accounts with utilization certificate after each financial year closure.

What infrastructure facilities are mandatory for residential schools to qualify for grant-in-aid and maintain funding eligibility?

Essential infrastructure includes one classroom per class, adequate furniture for all students, one decent cot and bed per child, proper lighting and fans, hygienic toilets at ratio of 1:10 children, hygienic kitchen and dining facilities, clean drinking water, medical facilities with regular doctor visits, and Closed Circuit Television installation with live streaming capability.

How many installments will our organization receive annually and what is the process for fund release?

Grants are released in three installments per year after submission of complete proposal and Programme Management Unit inspection report. Funds are transferred electronically directly to your organization's bank account through the e-Anudaan portal.

What are the consequences if our organization provides false information or fails to comply with the terms and conditions?

If false information is provided or unethical practices are found, your organization will be blacklisted and this information will be communicated to National Institution for Transforming India Aayog for removal from Non-Governmental Organization Darpan portal. You may also be required to refund grants with 12% interest.

Can organizations charging any fees from beneficiary students still qualify for grant-in-aid under this educational support program?

No capitation fees or donations can be charged from beneficiaries. If any fee is collected, it must be declared in accounts furnished to the Ministry and the corresponding amount will be deducted from the admissible grant-in-aid amount.

What is the deadline for submitting applications on the e-Anudaan portal and when does the application window open?

The e-Anudaan portal opens tentatively on 1st April every year for entry of renewal students and remains open till 30th June for entry of fresh students. All required documents and student details must be submitted within this timeframe.

Are there any specific teacher qualification requirements and minimum staffing norms that must be maintained throughout the program duration?

Teachers in high schools must be at least graduates in their respective fields with Bachelor of Education qualification. The minimum number of teachers must not be less than 6 in a school and not less than 2 in a hostel, with honorariums paid as per minimum district rates.