Sarkari Yojana
Ashramshalas (Grant in Aid)
About Ashramshalas (Grant in Aid)
The Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat, introduced the “Ashramshalas (Grant in Aid)” scheme to offer all-round educational help to Scheduled Tribe children whose families are too poor to pay for schooling, tackling the problem of children being pushed into traditional trades or other work to support their households instead of going to school. Under it, residential schools with full boarding and lodging give tribal students free education, hostel stay, books, meals and daily necessities, funded through 100% grant-in-aid to Non-Governmental Organizations that run these schools from standards 1st to 12th.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual, University / Institution
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Ashramshalas (Grant in Aid), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
For Ashramshalas (Educational Institutions)
At the start, the Ashramshala must admit at…
At the start, the Ashramshala must admit at least 15 boys and 15 girls.
After the inception year, the Ashramshala must admit…
After the inception year, the Ashramshala must admit at least 10 boys and 10 girls each year up to 7th standard.
A Non-Governmental Organization active in tribal areas must…
A Non-Governmental Organization active in tribal areas must be running the Ashramshala.
The Ashramshala must be situated in one of…
The Ashramshala must be situated in one of Gujarat's districts.
The Ashramshala must teach standards 1st to 8th…
The Ashramshala must teach standards 1st to 8th (Ashramshala), standards 9th to 10th (Uttar Buniyadi Ashramshala), or standards 11th to 12th (Uchchattar Uttar Buniyadi Ashramshala). For Students (Beneficiaries)
The student must be from the Scheduled Tribe…
The student must be from the Scheduled Tribe category.
The student must be applying for admission to…
The student must be applying for admission to an Ashramshala for studies anywhere from standard 1st to standard 12th.
Benefits Provided
Ashramshalas (Grant in Aid) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Financial Grant to Ashramshalas For each child enrolled, the Ashramshala receives ₹1,500/- per month to meet every cost of education, boarding and lodging. This grant reaches the Ashramshalas every month so that enrolled students are supported without interruption. Benefits Provided to Students
Schooling with no tuition fee
Schooling with no tuition fee.
Hostel accommodation at no cost
Hostel accommodation at no cost.
Books and study materials given free
Books and study materials given free.
Meals provided free
Meals provided free.
Daily necessities supplied without charge
Daily necessities supplied without charge. Every benefit (education, boarding, lodging, food, books and daily necessities) is provided throughout the academic year without a break. Conditions
The Ashramshala must keep up the minimum enrolment…
The Ashramshala must keep up the minimum enrolment levels laid down in the eligibility criteria.
The Ashramshala must keep offering all prescribed facilities…
The Ashramshala must keep offering all prescribed facilities (education, boarding, lodging, food, books and daily necessities) to enrolled students.
The Ashramshala must follow every rule and guideline…
The Ashramshala must follow every rule and guideline issued by the Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Certificate of registration of the Non-Governmental Organization
Certificate of registration of the Non-Governmental Organization.
Certificate of recognition issued by the Education Department…
Certificate of recognition issued by the Education Department or the Appropriate Authority.
A roster of enrolled students with full particulars…
A roster of enrolled students with full particulars (names, gender, standard and Scheduled Tribe certificate numbers).
Bank account particulars of the Non-Governmental Organization (so…
Bank account particulars of the Non-Governmental Organization (so grants can be transferred directly).
Particulars of infrastructure and facilities on offer (hostel…
Particulars of infrastructure and facilities on offer (hostel capacity, classrooms, kitchen facilities, etc.).
Particulars of staff (teachers, wardens and support personnel…
Particulars of staff (teachers, wardens and support personnel with their qualifications and appointments).
Utilization Certificate for the earlier grant (where relevant,…
Utilization Certificate for the earlier grant (where relevant, for renewing or continuing the grant).
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Ashramshalas (Grant in Aid) through the offline application process outlined below.
Print the prescribed format of the application form
Print the prescribed format of the application form. Or else, go to the Tribal Development Department, Govt. of Gujarat, and obtain a physical copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the designated staff.
Complete all compulsory fields and enclose copies of…
Complete all compulsory fields and enclose copies of the required documents (self-attested where necessary). Draw up a detailed proposal describing your organisation's strengths, infrastructure, intended location, staffing, and plan for giving Scheduled Tribe students education, boarding and lodging. Lodge the completed form, the full proposal and all supporting papers with the Tribal Development Department.
Inspection and Approval
Officials of the Tribal Development Department will inspect the proposed Ashramshala premises to check its infrastructure, facilities and readiness to run as a residential school. Extend full cooperation during the visit and furnish any additional information or clarification the team asks for.
Once verification succeeds and approval is granted, the Tribal Development Department issues a formal sanction letter for the grant-in-aid setting out the terms and conditions, the grant of ₹1,500/- per month per student, and operating guidelines.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.