Sarkari Yojana
Scheme For Residential Education For Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas (SHRESHTA): Mode 2 – NGO Operated Schools
About Scheme For Residential Education For Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas (SHRESHTA): Mode 2 – NGO Operated Schools
SHRESHTA, an umbrella scheme from the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, includes a component called “SHRESHTA Mode 2: Non-Governmental Organization Operated Schools”, aimed at giving Scheduled Caste students quality education through grant-in-aid institutions and residential high schools run by Non-Governmental Organizations, addressing the education gap in service-deficient, Scheduled Caste-dominant areas. It funds NGO-run schools and hostels for school fees and residential charges for these students, backed by infrastructure support and monitoring to maintain quality.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Scheme For Residential Education For Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas (SHRESHTA): Mode 2 - NGO Operated Schools , applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Eligibility for the Organization
The organization must be a reputed school chain,…
The organization must be a reputed school chain, CSR foundation, or a well-regarded body running quality schools.
It must be registered and actively engaged in…
It must be registered and actively engaged in quality school education.
Its schools must be State-Government recognized and affiliated…
Its schools must be State-Government recognized and affiliated to a State or Central Board.
It must have a properly constituted Managing Committee,…
It must have a properly constituted Managing Committee, with powers, duties, and responsibilities clearly laid out in a written Constitution.
It must have a suitable administrative structure and…
It must have a suitable administrative structure and a duly formed Managing/Executive Committee.
It must be founded and run by its…
It must be founded and run by its own members on democratic lines.
It must operate as a non-profit entity
It must operate as a non-profit entity.
It should maintain its own website for proactive…
It should maintain its own website for proactive disclosure of information.
It must be registered on the NITI Aayog's…
It must be registered on the NITI Aayog's NGO Darpan portal.
It must already be receiving Grant-in-aid and demonstrating…
It must already be receiving Grant-in-aid and demonstrating satisfactory performance.
It must run classes at least up to…
It must run classes at least up to Class 12th.
Organizations currently running only primary schools (Classes 1-8)…
Organizations currently running only primary schools (Classes 1-8) must upgrade to Secondary or Senior Secondary level (at least up to Class 10) before 2027. Eligibility for the Student
The student must belong to the Scheduled Caste…
The student must belong to the Scheduled Caste community.
The student must be enrolled in a school…
The student must be enrolled in a school run by an eligible NGO under this scheme. Infrastructure-related Eligibility Requirements
One classroom must be available for each class…
One classroom must be available for each class or section.
Sufficient benches, desks, or chairs and tables must…
Sufficient benches, desks, or chairs and tables must be provided for all students.
A decent cot and bed must be provided…
A decent cot and bed must be provided for every child in residential facilities.
Every classroom and residential room must have adequate…
Every classroom and residential room must have adequate lighting and fans.
Girls' residential schools must have female service staff,…
Girls' residential schools must have female service staff, wardens, and chowkidars, with adequate security in place.
One toilet and bathroom must be available for…
One toilet and bathroom must be available for every 10 children, kept clean and hygienic.
The kitchen and dining room must be hygienic
The kitchen and dining room must be hygienic.
Nutritious, sufficient food must be served thrice a…
Nutritious, sufficient food must be served thrice a day, with records maintained.
Clean, safe drinking water must be available to…
Clean, safe drinking water must be available to students.
Regular doctor visits must be arranged, with records…
Regular doctor visits must be arranged, with records kept, alongside first-aid boxes and emergency medicines.
Students must receive 4 sets of uniforms, including…
Students must receive 4 sets of uniforms, including shoes, each year, with distribution records maintained.
Games, sports facilities, physical education, yoga, and a…
Games, sports facilities, physical education, yoga, and a playground must be available.
CCTV cameras must be installed, linked to the…
CCTV cameras must be installed, linked to the website for live streaming.
An Aadhaar-based attendance system integrated with the central…
An Aadhaar-based attendance system integrated with the central portal must be in place. School Performance Standards
Class 10th and 12th pass percentages must not…
Class 10th and 12th pass percentages must not fall below the average Board result of the State or Central Board.
Teachers must be qualified and well-trained, per State/Central…
Teachers must be qualified and well-trained, per State/Central Board standards.
High School teachers must hold at least a…
High School teachers must hold at least a graduate degree in their subject along with a Bachelor of Education qualification.
A minimum of 6 teachers must be maintained…
A minimum of 6 teachers must be maintained per school, and 2 per hostel.
Teachers and staff must be paid honorariums on…
Teachers and staff must be paid honorariums on time, at least at the minimum rates prevailing in the district.
Benefits Provided
Scheme For Residential Education For Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas (SHRESHTA): Mode 2 - NGO Operated Schools provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Financial Assistance (Disbursed electronically via the e-Anudaan portal and the Public Financial Management System) Primary Level Students
Residential
Residential: ₹44,000/- per Scheduled Caste student, annually.
Non-residential
Non-residential: ₹27,000/- per Scheduled Caste student, annually.
Hostel only
Hostel only: ₹30,000/- per Scheduled Caste student, annually. Secondary Level Students
Residential
Residential: ₹55,000/- per Scheduled Caste student, annually.
Non-residential
Non-residential: ₹35,000/- per Scheduled Caste student, annually.
Hostel only
Hostel only: ₹30,000/- per Scheduled Caste student, annually. Non-Recurring Grants (Every 5 Years)
Secondary Residential School (100 students)
Secondary Residential School (100 students): a fixed amount of ₹3,85,000/- plus ₹900/- for each student.
Secondary Non-residential School (100 students)
Secondary Non-residential School (100 students): a fixed sum of ₹3,07,500/-.
Secondary Hostel (100 students)
Secondary Hostel (100 students): a fixed amount of ₹2,30,000/- plus ₹900/- per student.
Primary Residential School (100 students)
Primary Residential School (100 students): a fixed amount of ₹2,72,500/- plus ₹900/- per student.
Primary Non-residential School (100 students)
Primary Non-residential School (100 students): a fixed sum of ₹1,95,000/-.
Hostel for destitute Children (100 students)
Hostel for destitute Children (100 students): a fixed amount of ₹2,30,000/- plus ₹900/- per student. Attendance-Based Grant Disbursement
Attendance of 75% or above
Attendance of 75% or above: the entire grant is disbursed.
Attendance between 50% and under 75%
Attendance between 50% and under 75%: 75% of the grant is disbursed.
Attendance between 25% and under 50%
Attendance between 25% and under 50%: 50% of the grant is disbursed.
Attendance below 25%
Attendance below 25%: no grant is disbursed, unless valid grounds exist.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
During Application
Project-specific ID issued by the Department of Social…
Project-specific ID issued by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment
Project name and location details
Project name and location details
NGO name as per the prescribed template
NGO name as per the prescribed template
Budget estimates for the financial year for which…
Budget estimates for the financial year for which grant-in-aid is sought
Annual report with the previous year's project performance…
Annual report with the previous year's project performance and statistics
Utilization certificate for the last grant released, in…
Utilization certificate for the last grant released, in General Financial Rules 12A format
Audited or unaudited accounts for the previous year,…
Audited or unaudited accounts for the previous year, showing expenditure against each sanctioned item vs. the grant sanctioned
State Government Education Department recognition certificate
State Government Education Department recognition certificate
Board affiliation certificate (State or Central), for High…
Board affiliation certificate (State or Central), for High Schools
Organization's registration certificate
Organization's registration certificate
NGO Darpan Portal registration certificate
NGO Darpan Portal registration certificate
Managing Committee's constitution document
Managing Committee's constitution document
Proof of non-profit entity registration
Proof of non-profit entity registration
Website link for proactive disclosure of information
Website link for proactive disclosure of information
Joint-operation bank account details
Joint-operation bank account details
Agreement bond in the prescribed format (before fund…
Agreement bond in the prescribed format (before fund receipt) During Fund Release
State Government/UT Administration recommendation (if available before 30th…
State Government/UT Administration recommendation (if available before 30th June)
Physical inspection report by the Programme Management Unit
Physical inspection report by the Programme Management Unit
Executed agreement bond in the prescribed format
Executed agreement bond in the prescribed format
Bank account details at the project location (if…
Bank account details at the project location (if different from headquarters) For Continuation/Renewal
Updated performance data on the e-Anudaan portal
Updated performance data on the e-Anudaan portal
Utilization certificate as per General Financial Rules
Utilization certificate as per General Financial Rules
Audited statement of accounts with utilization certificate
Audited statement of accounts with utilization certificate
Asset register in the General Financial Rules prescribed…
Asset register in the General Financial Rules prescribed format
Statement of equipment, machinery, and furniture purchased with…
Statement of equipment, machinery, and furniture purchased with the grant
Attendance records and CCTV recording evidence
Attendance records and CCTV recording evidence
Doctor visit and medical facility maintenance records
Doctor visit and medical facility maintenance records
Uniform distribution records
Uniform distribution records
Food distribution records
Food distribution records
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Scheme For Residential Education For Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas (SHRESHTA): Mode 2 - NGO Operated Schools through the online application process outlined below.
Registration and Application Submission - Organizations register on…
Registration and Application Submission
Organizations register on the NGO Darpan portal and obtain a project ID from the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment.
The application is submitted on the e-Anudaan portal between April 1st and June 30th.
All required details about the organization, project, and students (new and renewal) must be included.
Document Preparation and Submission - Key documents —…
Document Preparation and Submission
Key documents — project details, budget, and the previous year's performance reports — are gathered and submitted.
All necessary forms are uploaded to the e-Anudaan portal.
State government recommendations are preferred, though applications may still proceed after a project inspection without one.
Physical Inspection and Verification - A team from…
Physical Inspection and Verification
A team from the Ministry's Programme Management Unit inspects the organization.
This inspection, ideally in the first academic quarter, assesses infrastructure and performance.
Continued grant support hinges on satisfactory performance and adherence to scheme guidelines.
Agreement and Bank Account Setup - An Agreement…
Agreement and Bank Account Setup
An Agreement Bond must be signed to receive assistance.
A joint-operation bank account is set up for electronic fund transfers.
Bank account details must be verified via the Public Financial Management System before funds are released.
Grant Release and Ongoing Compliance - Grants are…
Grant Release and Ongoing Compliance
Grants are released in three installments once the application is complete and the inspection report is submitted.
Separate accounts must be kept for scheme grants, with utilization certificates submitted to continue receiving funds.
Organizations must maintain proper records and post real-time updates on their website and the e-Anudaan portal.
Application Deadlines: The portal opens 1st April for renewal students and closes 30th June for fresh student entries, every year.
Application Status Tracking: Track your status via the e-Anudaan portal at www.grants-msje.gov.in, integrated with a real-time data management information system.
Grievance Redressal / Help & Support: Applications and queries go through the e-Anudaan portal www.grants-msje.gov.in, under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment's supervision.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.