Sarkari Yojana
Centenaries and Anniversaries Scheme
About Centenaries and Anniversaries Scheme
Run by the C&M Division under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, the Centenaries and Anniversaries Scheme works to identify, back, and mark the centenaries and notable anniversaries of important people and events tied to India’s history and nationhood, once these fall under an approved Commemoration. Grant-in-aid support flows through it to eligible ministries, departments, autonomous bodies, state/UT governments, NGOs, and registered trusts so they can stage approved commemorative events and programmes. The C&M Division, Ministry of Culture, Government of India implements the scheme.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Culture
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Centenaries and Anniversaries Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The applicant may be a Government of India…
The applicant may be a Government of India Ministry, Department, or an organisation under one.
The applicant may be a State Government or…
The applicant may be a State Government or Union Territory Government Department.
The applicant may be an Autonomous Body
The applicant may be an Autonomous Body.
The applicant may be a University or Educational…
The applicant may be a University or Educational Institution.
The applicant may be a Registered Society or…
The applicant may be a Registered Society or Trust.
The applicant may be a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO)
The applicant may be a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO).
The applicant may be an institution or organisation…
The applicant may be an institution or organisation involved in organising approved commemorative events and programmes.
Proposals submitted must clearly show a connection to…
Proposals submitted must clearly show a connection to the approved commemoration's theme, personality, or event.
The applicant must be registered on the Ministry…
The applicant must be registered on the Ministry of Finance's Public Financial Management System (PFMS), with vendor(s)/beneficiary(ies) created in the EAT/FAT module.
Private Institutions and NGOs must additionally be registered…
Private Institutions and NGOs must additionally be registered under NITI Aayog's NGO-Partnership System (NGO-PS) DARPAN portal.
Private Institutions and NGOs must also be registered…
Private Institutions and NGOs must also be registered on the Ministry of Finance's PFMS portal and hold a registration number issued by the relevant authority.
Benefits Provided
Centenaries and Anniversaries Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
The scheme extends financial assistance as Grant-in-Aid (General) toward organising approved commemorative Events, Programs, and Major Activities. Tangible Benefits and Intended Use:
Monetary Grant-in-Aid
Monetary Grant-in-Aid: Money is drawn from the scheme's allocated budget to cover either the approved cost or the actual completion cost of the event/programme/activity, whichever figure is lower.
The scheme's overall continuing budget stands at ₹750.00…
The scheme's overall continuing budget stands at ₹750.00 Crores, split as ₹150 Crores annually across five financial years, from 2026-27 through 2030-31, running until 31 March 2031. Conditions and Criteria Associated with the Benefits:
Grant money can be used only for the…
Grant money can be used only for the purpose it was sanctioned for.
NGOs and Trusts acting as the implementing organisation…
NGOs and Trusts acting as the implementing organisation must fund at least 30% of the approved programme/event cost themselves.
NGO and Trust proposals are considered only where…
NGO and Trust proposals are considered only where the programme/event will draw participation from at least 500 members of the public.
Honorariums and payments to artists must go through…
Honorariums and payments to artists must go through Digital Benefit Transfer (DBT)/bank transfer only - cash payments are barred.
Any released funds left unspent must be refunded…
Any released funds left unspent must be refunded by the grantee institution, along with 10 per cent interest.
The scheme cannot fund permanent construction, capital projects,…
The scheme cannot fund permanent construction, capital projects, civil works, or infrastructure (these fall instead under the "DESH" Scheme).
Should programme costs rise for any reason, the…
Should programme costs rise for any reason, the concerned organisation must absorb the extra expense, since the Ministry of Culture's financial commitment stays fixed at what was approved in the original programme.
Mode of Disbursement:
All disbursements happen electronically.
Grants are released against balances shown in the Public Financial Management System (PFMS), per the Expenditure-Advance-Transfer (EAT) module.
Payments go directly to the vendor(s) or beneficiary(ies) in their Aadhaar-seeded account.
Frequency and Split of Disbursement:
For Central Government, State Governments, and Autonomous Organisations:
First Instalment: 75% of the grant-in-aid follows once all sanctioning formalities under the approved Standard Operating Procedure (SoP) are complete.
Second/Final Instalment: The remaining 25% follows completion of the events/programmes and all associated formalities.
For Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), Individuals, and Other Organisations:
First Instalment: 60% of the grant-in-aid follows once all sanctioning formalities under the approved SoP are complete.
Second/Final Instalment: The remaining 40% follows completion of the events/programmes and all associated formalities.
Expected Time of Disbursement:
Once the Internal Finance Division (IFD) concurs, the sanction letter follows within 5 working days.
To receive the Second Instalment, the grantee must submit the Utilisation Certificate, an audited statement of accounts, a progress report, and photographs/videos; private trusts/societies must do so within 3 months of the First Instalment's release.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Institutional Documents:
Registration Certificate (as a Society under the Societies…
Registration Certificate (as a Society under the Societies Act, or as a Trust)
Trust Deed (if applicable)
Trust Deed (if applicable)
Society Registration Document (if applicable)
Society Registration Document (if applicable)
Memorandum of Association
Memorandum of Association
Articles of Association / the Society's or Trust's…
Articles of Association / the Society's or Trust's Rules and Bye-laws
Permanent Account Number (PAN) Card
Permanent Account Number (PAN) Card
Goods and Services Tax (GST) Details (if applicable)
Goods and Services Tax (GST) Details (if applicable)
Unique Identification Number under NITI Aayog's NGO-Partnership System…
Unique Identification Number under NITI Aayog's NGO-Partnership System (NGO-PS) DARPAN Portal
Audited Accounts Statement (Income & Expenditure, Receipt &…
Audited Accounts Statement (Income & Expenditure, Receipt & Payment Account, and Balance Sheet) for the last 3 financial years, signed by an Auditor/Chartered Accountant
The latest approved Annual Report or Activity Report…
The latest approved Annual Report or Activity Report for the last 3 years
Bank Details along with a Bank Authorisation Letter…
Bank Details along with a Bank Authorisation Letter (in the prescribed format)
Indemnity Bond (in the prescribed format)
Indemnity Bond (in the prescribed format)
Resolution Document (in the prescribed format)
Resolution Document (in the prescribed format)
Public Financial Management System (PFMS) Compliance Report confirming…
Public Financial Management System (PFMS) Compliance Report confirming the EAT Module has been implemented Proposal-Specific Documents:
A detailed Concept Note / Proposal Synopsis (spelling…
A detailed Concept Note / Proposal Synopsis (spelling out the personality's or event's historical and national importance, capped at 150 words for the brief)
Proposed Activities and an Implementation Plan (covering Seminars,…
Proposed Activities and an Implementation Plan (covering Seminars, Lectures, Symposia, Dance, Music, Folk Performances, Drama, Theatre, Poetry, Exhibitions, Paintings, Installations, Debates, Essay/Speech Competitions, Workshops, Youth Engagement, Community Outreach, Publications, Digital Engagement, or Live Streaming)
Proposed Date(s) and Venue Details
Proposed Date(s) and Venue Details
A Detailed Programme Schedule (the structure and proposed…
A Detailed Programme Schedule (the structure and proposed minute-by-minute flow)
A mandatory Day-wise Programme Structure (needed if the…
A mandatory Day-wise Programme Structure (needed if the programme runs more than 1 day)
An itemised Estimated Budget
An itemised Estimated Budget
Documentary proof of at least 30% Co-Contribution (only…
Documentary proof of at least 30% Co-Contribution (only for NGOs and Trusts - via bank records, sponsorship commitments, audited statements, or paid invoices)
A Certificate under Rule 230(1) of the General…
A Certificate under Rule 230(1) of the General Financial Rules (GFR) 2017 (in the prescribed format, confirming no grant has been received for the same purpose from any other Government of India institution)
Utilisation Certificate (in the GFR 2017 format, with…
Utilisation Certificate (in the GFR 2017 format, with annexures of earlier grants, needed when applying for the Second Instalment)
Progress Report and Photograph/Video Clips (needed for release…
Progress Report and Photograph/Video Clips (needed for release of the Second Instalment)
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Centenaries and Anniversaries Scheme through the offline application process outlined below.
Check the Approved Commemorations List:
First, confirm that your proposed programme matches an ongoing or newly approved commemoration cleared by the National Implementation Committee (NIC).
Details of currently approved commemorations are available at
https://culture.gov.in/
.
Download and Review the Official Guidelines
Download and Review the Official Guidelines:
Before filing a proposal, download and go through these key documents on the official website:
Scheme Guidelines – Centenaries and Anniversaries Scheme
Standard Operating Procedure (SoP)
Checklist of Documents
Register on Mandatory Portals
Register on Mandatory Portals:
For Private Institutions and NGOs:
Register under NITI Aayog's NGO-Partnership System (NGO-PS) DARPAN portal at
http://ngo.india.gov.in
to obtain a Unique Identification Number.
For All Applicants:
Register on the Ministry of Finance's Public Financial Management System (PFMS) portal at
http://pfms.nic.in
, implement the EAT (Expenditure-Advance-Transfer) Module, and set up your vendor/beneficiary details.
Prepare the Proposal and Document Package
Prepare the Proposal and Document Package:
Put together a complete proposal that clearly ties into the approved commemoration's theme, personality, or event.
The package should include:
A detailed concept note on the historical and national significance involved.
The proposed activities, implementation plan, date, venue, and a minute-by-minute programme schedule (with a mandatory day-wise structure if it runs beyond 1 day).
An itemised estimated budget.
All required institutional documents (Registration Certificate, PAN Card, the last 3 years' Audited Accounts Statement, Bank Authorisation letter, Resolution, and Indemnity bond).
Proof of at least 30% co-contribution (NGOs and Trusts only).
Submit the Application Form and Proposal (Hard Copy):
Send the full proposal with all prescribed documents to this physical address:
Ministry of Culture,
Akam Secretariat,
3rd Floor,
Janpath Hotel Building,
Janpath, New Delhi - 110001
Submission Timelines:
For NGOs and Trusts:
Submit the complete proposal at least 45 days before the planned event date.
For Government Ministries/Departments/Autonomous Bodies:
Submit the proposal at least 30 days before the planned event date.
Tracking and Scrutiny of the Application
Tracking and Scrutiny of the Application:
Every proposal received gets a Unique Registration number.
The C&M Division keeps a register showing each proposal's status (under scrutiny, approved, rejected, or pending), updated monthly at
http://amritkaal.nic.in
.
The Commemoration Division checks each proposal for eligibility, completeness, and compliance within 7 working days.
Rectify Deficiencies (If Communicated)
Rectify Deficiencies (If Communicated):
Any gaps found in an incomplete or deficient proposal are conveyed to the applicant, who must then supply the missing details within:
10 days for general event/activity proposals.
15 days for proposals involving exhibitions or documentation.
Note: Missing this window may lead to the proposal being closed.
Evaluation and Final Approval Technical Evaluation
Evaluation and Final Approval Technical Evaluation:
Complete proposals go to the Expert Technical Committee (ETC), which within 15 days assesses relevance, technical feasibility, quality, potential for public participation, and budget reasonableness.
Committee Consideration: Proposals the ETC recommends go before the Commemoration Committee (CC) within 5 days of the ETC meeting for final budget review and approval.
Sanction Issuance: After committee approval, administrative sign-off is completed within 5 days, and the formal sanction letter follows within 5 working days of the Internal Finance Division (IFD)'s concurrence.
Receive First Instalment and Execute the Event -…
Receive First Instalment and Execute the Event
Once sanctioned, the first instalment is disbursed electronically through PFMS straight into the applicant's account.
Central/State Governments and Autonomous bodies get 75% as the first instalment.
NGOs, individuals, and other organisations get 60% as the first instalment.
The organisation then carries out the commemorative events and programmes as planned.
Submit Post-Event Documents for Final Settlement - After…
Submit Post-Event Documents for Final Settlement
After the event, submit the closing documents to the Ministry to claim the remaining instalment (25% for government bodies; 40% for NGOs/Trusts).
These closing documents include the Utilisation Certificate (UC) in the proper format, an audited statement of actual accounts/expenditure, a progress report, and supporting photos or video clips. Private trusts and societies must submit these within 3 months of the first instalment's release.
Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible
1. Proposals involving infrastructure works, permanent construction, civil works, or other capital projects are excluded and shall not be considered under this scheme (as they are subsumed under the "DESH" Scheme).
1. Proposals received less than 45 days prior to the event date (or less than 30 days for Government/Autonomous bodies) will not ordinarily be considered, except under exceptional circumstances with recorded justification and competent authority approval.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.