Sarkari Yojana
Alpshankhyak Vikas Nidhi
About Alpshankhyak Vikas Nidhi
The Social Welfare (Minorities) Department, Government of Uttarakhand, runs the scheme “Alpsankhyak Vikas Nidhi” to close development gaps faced by religious and linguistic minorities, namely Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists and Jains, together with the Urdu, Bengali and Punjabi language groups. Starting with a corpus of ₹4,00,00,000/-, the fund targets social, economic and educational upliftment and tops up central schemes such as MSDP (Multi-Sectoral Development Programme). It is managed by a committee headed by the Principal Secretary, Social Welfare.
Scheme Overview
State Government
University / Institution
26 Feb 2013
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Alpshankhyak Vikas Nidhi, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Projects have to benefit notified religious/linguistic minority communities…
Projects have to benefit notified religious/linguistic minority communities of Uttarakhand.
Projects have to tackle serious gaps in education,…
Projects have to tackle serious gaps in education, livelihoods or social welfare. Districts with large minority populations (e.g., Ghaziabad, Saharanpur) receive priority.
Benefits Provided
Alpshankhyak Vikas Nidhi provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
1. Financial Support for Community Development Fund Corpus:
Starting allocation of ₹4,00,00,000/- (reviewed from time to…
Starting allocation of ₹4,00,00,000/- (reviewed from time to time).
Topped up every year according to project demand…
Topped up every year according to project demand and provisions in the state budget. Project-Specific Grants:
Education
Education: A maximum of ₹10,00,000/- per institution for infrastructure such as classrooms and libraries.
Livelihoods
Livelihoods: No more than ₹5,00,000/- for vocational training centres (for example sewing or computer courses).
Healthcare
Healthcare: ₹3,00,000/- towards mobile clinics or health camps in districts with high minority concentration. 2. Targeted Group Coverage Eligible Communities:
Religious Minorities
Religious Minorities: Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists and Jains (around ~15.4% of UP’s population as per the 2001 census).
Linguistic Minorities
Linguistic Minorities: People speaking Urdu, Bengali and Punjabi. Priority Districts: Ghaziabad, Saharanpur and other areas where the minority population exceeds >25%. 3. Empowerment Through Education Scholarships: Pre-Matric: ₹1,000/month to school students in grades 1–8. Post-Matric: ₹5,000/year towards higher education in grades 9–12. Skill Development: Courses offered at subsidised cost together with ITIs and NSDC (for instance a ₹2,000 stipend for each trainee). 4. Infrastructure and Welfare Initiatives Community Infrastructure: Grants available for:
Building community halls (up to ₹20,00,000/- max)
Building community halls (up to ₹20,00,000/- max).
Renovating religious institutions (₹5,00,000/-, places of worship excluded)
Renovating religious institutions (₹5,00,000/-, places of worship excluded). Basic Amenities: Money for water supply, sanitation and electricity in slums where minorities predominate. 5. Employment and Entrepreneurship Subsidized Loans: A 5% interest subsidy for small enterprises through partner banks (for example a ₹2,00,000/- loan at 7% rather than 12%). Self-Help Groups (SHGs): ₹50,000 seed money for each SHG engaged in handicrafts or agro-based enterprises. 6. Healthcare Access Mobile Health Units: Free medical check-ups and medicines in far-flung areas (₹5 ,00,000/unit each year). Awareness Camps: Camps at subsidised cost on maternal health, TB and diabetes (₹1,00,000/camp). 7. Transparency and Accountability Digital Tracking: Live project progress shown on the UP Social Welfare Dashboard. Third-Party Audits: Utilisation reports certified by a CA are compulsory for funds above >₹5,00,000/-. 8. Special Provisions for Women Women-Centric Schemes: Half the seats, i.e. 50% reservation, in scholarships/vocational training. Grants of ₹25,000 for enterprises run from home (such as embroidery or food processing). 9. Supplement to Central Schemes Gap Funding: Fills funding shortfalls left by central schemes such as MSDP (Multi-Sectoral Development Programme). Example: Where a school building is estimated at ₹10,00,000/- and MSDP gives ₹8,00,000/-, the fund adds ₹2,00,000/-. 10. Long-Term Impact Social Inclusion: Narrows gaps in literacy (for example, literacy among Urdu-speaking women rose by 12% in pilot districts). Economic Upliftment: Over 1,200+ startups owned by minorities have received support since 2015.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Project Proposal:
A detailed plan setting out objectives, budget and timeline for implementation.
Certificate of Registration of the institution
Certificate of Registration of the institution
Community Certification
Community Certification: Evidence of Minority Status (such as religious/linguistic affiliation).
Evidence of Financial Contribution ( 25% for infrastructure…
Evidence of Financial Contribution ( 25% for infrastructure cases )
Particulars of Teachers (where an honorarium is sought)
Particulars of Teachers (where an honorarium is sought)
Bank account details of the Institution
Bank account details of the Institution.
2013-02-26
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Alpshankhyak Vikas Nidhi through the offline application process outlined below.
Eligible institutions should contact the Minority Welfare Officer…
Eligible institutions should contact the Minority Welfare Officer and ask the designated staff for the prescribed development proposal format.
Complete all compulsory details in the format and…
Complete all compulsory details in the format and enclose copies of every required document.
Submit two printed copies of the proposal and…
Submit two printed copies of the proposal and email a soft copy (PDF) to the Minority Welfare Officer. Ask for a receipt or acknowledgement.
Eligible proposals are sent on by the Minority…
Eligible proposals are sent on by the Minority Welfare Officers to the Directorate of Minority Welfare, Dehradun, which consolidates them and sends them to the State Government.
Proposals are cleared by a State Committee headed…
Proposals are cleared by a State Committee headed by the Secretary of the Minority Welfare Department, and the Chief Secretary of Uttarakhand gives the final approval.
Official Application & Website
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