Sarkari Yojana
Assistance to Voluntary Organizations Working for Welfare of OBCs
About Assistance to Voluntary Organizations Working for Welfare of OBCs
Run by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, this central sector scheme brings voluntary organisations into the effort to raise the educational and socio-economic standing of OBCs, upgrading their skills so they can start their own income-generating work or find gainful employment elsewhere. Projects can also be carried out in villages covered under the Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY).
Types of Activities Covered
Carpentry, computer education, craft centres, dari-making training, diesel pump-set repair, electrical training, fruit preservation training, gem cutting, welding and fitter training, photography, plumbing, printing/composing/book-binding, scooter/motorcycle/auto-rickshaw repair, spinning and weaving, typing and shorthand, tie-and-dye training, leatherwork, denting and spray-painting, and TV/VCR/radio repair.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Assistance to Voluntary Organizations Working for Welfare of OBCs , applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
For the Organisation:
Must be registered under the Societies Registration Act,…
Must be registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, or an equivalent State/UT Act, or as a public trust.
Must have a proper administrative structure along with…
Must have a proper administrative structure along with a managing/executive committee.
Must be governed democratically, free of external control
Must be governed democratically, free of external control.
Must have been registered for at least three…
Must have been registered for at least three years (waivable in exceptional cases).
Must have held a bank account in its…
Must have held a bank account in its own name for at least three years.
Must not be run for profit by any…
Must not be run for profit by any individual or group. Criteria considered when selecting new VOs/NGOs:
At least two years of relevant field experience
At least two years of relevant field experience.
Projects located in Backward Districts identified by the…
Projects located in Backward Districts identified by the Planning Commission. For Beneficiaries:
Must belong to the Central or State/UT OBC…
Must belong to the Central or State/UT OBC list.
Annual family income must not exceed ₹1,00,000/-
Annual family income must not exceed ₹1,00,000/-.
Benefits Provided
Assistance to Voluntary Organizations Working for Welfare of OBCs provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Financial backing for skill development projects that improve…
Financial backing for skill development projects that improve OBCs' socio-economic conditions.
A simplified, transparent application and approval process
A simplified, transparent application and approval process.
Regular monitoring and evaluation of fund utilisation
Regular monitoring and evaluation of fund utilisation.
Support to help NGOs build capacity and widen…
Support to help NGOs build capacity and widen their reach.
Encouragement of self-employment and paid employment for OBCs
Encouragement of self-employment and paid employment for OBCs.
Priority for projects in backward districts and SAGY…
Priority for projects in backward districts and SAGY villages. Extent of Assistance:
The government may cover up to 90% of…
The government may cover up to 90% of approved project cost.
PSUs and other organisations are capped at 30%…
PSUs and other organisations are capped at 30% of project cost for skill development programmes.
The first instalment, up to 75%, is released…
The first instalment, up to 75%, is released on submission of the required documents.
The second instalment follows once audited accounts and…
The second instalment follows once audited accounts and utilisation certificates are received.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
NGO PAN card
NGO PAN card
Utilisation certificate
Utilisation certificate
Audited/unaudited accounts for the previous year
Audited/unaudited accounts for the previous year
Budget estimates for the current financial year
Budget estimates for the current financial year
Performance report with statistical data for the previous…
Performance report with statistical data for the previous year
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Assistance to Voluntary Organizations Working for Welfare of OBCs through the online application process outlined below.
Application Process
First, NGOs Generate a Unique ID
Step-01: Visit the NGO-DARPAN Portal to register.
Step-02: Go to the "Register your NGO" tab.
Step-03: Complete the "Sign Up" registration form, which has 3 steps:
1st stage: Enter the NGO/Entity name exactly as it appears on the PAN card, along with a working email and mobile number that can receive OTPs.
2nd stage: Provide the NGO/Entity's PAN, which gets matched against the name entered in the 1st stage.
3rd stage: Set a password, which can only be created once the 2nd stage passes successfully.
Registration Process
Step-01: NGOs register online to apply for grants-in-aid through the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment's portal.
Step-02: Enter the Unique ID and PAN number.
Step-03: Generate an OTP, then enter the OTP and captcha.
Step-04: NGOs receive their registration ID.
Application Process
Step-01: The registered NGO logs in via the login page using its ID and password.
Step-02: Enter the online proposal in the prescribed format.
Step-03: Bank details must be entered — this is mandatory.
Step-04: Upload the documents the Ministry requires.
Step-05: Save drafts to check everything is correct before final submission.
Step-06: Once submitted, no further edits are possible.
Step-07: Completed applications get a Unique ID.
Step-08: Generate and print the acknowledgment receipt.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.