Sarkari Yojana
Scheme for Grant of Financial Assistance for Administering Road Safety Advocacy and Awards for the Outstanding Work Done in the Field of Road Safety
About Scheme for Grant of Financial Assistance for Administering Road Safety Advocacy and Awards for the Outstanding Work Done in the Field of Road Safety
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways runs the “Scheme for Grant of Financial Assistance for Administering Road Safety Advocacy and Awards for the Outstanding Work Done in the Field of Road Safety” to build road safety awareness and advocacy nationwide. It funds stakeholders undertaking road safety education, training, publicity, and awareness programmes, and backs initiatives that strengthen Centre-State cooperation on road safety. The scheme also recognizes and rewards standout contributions to road safety.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Road Transport & Highways
Ministry Of Road Transport And Highways, Government Of India
University / Institution
01 Jan 2016
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Scheme for Grant of Financial Assistance for Administering Road Safety Advocacy and Awards for the Outstanding Work Done in the Field of Road Safety, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The Applicant Agency must be an NGO/Trust under…
The Applicant Agency must be an NGO/Trust under the Indian Trusts Act, a Cooperative Society under the Societies Registration Act, a Firm registered under the Companies Act, 1956/2013, or an Academic Institution accredited/affiliated to, or recognized as, a University or Deemed University under the UGC Act. NGO applicants must be registered on the NITI Aayog's DARPAN Platform and provide their Unique ID with the proposal. The Applicant Agency must also meet these conditions:
NGO/voluntary organization applicants must provide documentary evidence (a…
NGO/voluntary organization applicants must provide documentary evidence (a Work Order/Letter of Award/Contract) of having undertaken a road safety programme or similar advocacy activity, for grants-in-aid.
The Applicant Agency may take on the assignment…
The Applicant Agency may take on the assignment alone or form a Joint Venture (JV) with one other Applicant Agency (maximum 2 members), appointing a Lead Member, with all members jointly and severally bound by the terms.
Only projects involving road safety or advocacy/awareness on…
Only projects involving road safety or advocacy/awareness on a social cause count toward the eligible maximum financial assistance.
The Applicant Agency must have completed at least…
The Applicant Agency must have completed at least 1 road safety or advocacy/awareness-related programme in the 3 years before submitting the proposal.
The Applicant Agency must not be blacklisted or…
The Applicant Agency must not be blacklisted or debarred from receiving funds by any State/Central Government entity.
Benefits Provided
Scheme for Grant of Financial Assistance for Administering Road Safety Advocacy and Awards for the Outstanding Work Done in the Field of Road Safety provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
The Applicant Agency's financial assistance follows either a Milestone-wise or Single-Stage structure:
Milestone-wise Payment Structure: For programmes lasting 120 days or more
Sl. No. Milestone Percentage of approved Grant Payment
Mobilization Advance — up to 15% — paid…
Mobilization Advance — up to 15% — paid upon signing the grant agreement, against a Bank Guarantee of the same amount*
Milestone 1 — 40% — paid upon satisfactory…
Milestone 1 — 40% — paid upon satisfactory completion of pre-defined milestones and submission of expenditure reports and supporting documents.
Milestone 2 — 30% — paid upon satisfactory…
Milestone 2 — 30% — paid upon satisfactory completion of pre-defined milestones and submission of expenditure reports and supporting documents.
Milestone 3 — 30% — paid upon satisfactory…
Milestone 3 — 30% — paid upon satisfactory completion of pre-defined milestones and submission of expenditure reports and supporting documents. *The mobilization advance is adjusted against the next installment once the claim for satisfactory completion of 'Milestone-1' activities is received, and the Bank Guarantee is returned on payment for Milestone-1's completion. Single Stage Payment Structure: For programmes lasting less than 120 days Single Stage: Paid upon successful programme completion, verification, and submission of expenditure reports and supporting documents. Note 01: The Competent Authority in MoRTH decides the Financial Assistance/Grant amount based on the proposed programme's expected outcome and impact. Note 02: The maximum financial assistance for a programme cannot exceed double the maximum value of any project the Applicant Agency executed in the last 3 years. Scheme for grant of Awards to the Agencies involved in Road safety advocacy and allied activities: The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways gives three awards (1st, 2nd, and 3rd) in each State/UT to individuals or agencies for outstanding road safety advocacy work, as follows: Sl. No. Category Amount
1st prize — ₹5,00,000/- + Certificate
1st prize — ₹5,00,000/- + Certificate
2nd prize — ₹2,00,000/- + Certificate
2nd prize — ₹2,00,000/- + Certificate
3rd prize — ₹1,00,000/- + Certificate > Reimbursement…
3rd prize — ₹1,00,000/- + Certificate Reimbursement of TA/DA: Awards may be collected by the individual or an authorized representative of the winning agency. Outstation winners get a lump sum of ₹25,000/- per person (up to 2 persons per agency) toward travel and accommodation.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Registration/incorporation certificate
Registration/incorporation certificate
NGO registration certificate from the respective State
NGO registration certificate from the respective State
Power of Attorney for the Lead Member of…
Power of Attorney for the Lead Member of the Consortium
Self-declaration affidavit from an authorized person confirming the…
Self-declaration affidavit from an authorized person confirming the organization hasn't been blacklisted/defaulted with any Indian or foreign entity
Annual report and audited financial statements with audit…
Annual report and audited financial statements with audit report, certified by a Chartered Accountant
Chartered Accountant's certificate on the value of projects…
Chartered Accountant's certificate on the value of projects executed in the last 3 years
Work Order/Letter of Award/Contract for projects executed in…
Work Order/Letter of Award/Contract for projects executed in the last 3 years
Self-declaration affidavit from the organization's head on projects…
Self-declaration affidavit from the organization's head on projects executed
Detailed proposal, approach, and methodology for delivering the…
Detailed proposal, approach, and methodology for delivering the programme
Milestone-wise targets
Milestone-wise targets
Any other document, if required
Any other document, if required
2016-01-01
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Scheme for Grant of Financial Assistance for Administering Road Safety Advocacy and Awards for the Outstanding Work Done in the Field of Road Safety through the online application process outlined below.
Register of NGO/Trust/Cooperative Society/Firm:
An Applicant Agency wishing to implement a road…
An Applicant Agency wishing to implement a road safety programme must submit its proposal online.
Visit the MoRTH NGO Grant Portal
Visit the MoRTH NGO Grant Portal: https://rsa.morth.gov.in/auth/users/login.cshtml.
Click "Register Here" and fill in the form,…
Click "Register Here" and fill in the form, choosing a User ID and Password for future use.
Provide the NGO Darpan ID and PAN Card…
Provide the NGO Darpan ID and PAN Card details of the NGO/Trust/Cooperative Society/Firm as registered on NITI Aayog's Darpan Portal. Pressing TAB after entering these auto-fetches the relevant details from the NITI Aayog Portal.
Verify yourself via an OTP sent to your…
Verify yourself via an OTP sent to your registered email address. Press "Generate OTP" only once — multiple presses trigger multiple OTPs, and only the latest one is valid.
Enter the OTP received to confirm registration
Enter the OTP received to confirm registration.
Note: the OTP email may take a few minutes to arrive — avoid pressing Generate OTP twice or refreshing the page.
If the fetched NITI Aayog details seem off, log in to the Darpan Portal directly to correct them.
Drafting and submitting Proposal:
Log in via the "NGO Login" button using…
Log in via the "NGO Login" button using your User ID and Password.
Go to Bank Records and enter the NGO's…
Go to Bank Records and enter the NGO's bank details — mandatory before the form can be submitted.
Go to Road Safety Advocacy and complete the…
Go to Road Safety Advocacy and complete the application form.
After submission, track your request's status via the…
After submission, track your request's status via the "Application Status" tab or the "Home" tab in the navigation bar.
(User Manual to Apply for Grants for Financial Assistance)
Proposals are evaluated on:
1. Geographical coverage of the programme
2. Alignment with the Scheme's proposed themes
3. The participating agency's past experience in similar programmes
Note 1: The agency must coordinate closely with MoRTH's Regional Offices (Road wing, NHAI, and NHIDCL), and State/District officials, sharing regular progress updates.
Note 2: The agency must publicize the awareness programme/campaign across media and social media, to help assess its impact.
Note 3: Selected programmes will be publicized on the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways' social media accounts.
Note 4: The agency must ensure the programme's coverage is highlighted in local newspapers.
Note 5: The agency must upload monthly progress reports to the MoRTH portal.
Timelines for Receipt of Applications and Completion of the Projects:
The Scheme runs until 31.03.2026, after which no financial assistance can be released.
To receive the full eligible grant, agencies must complete their work before 31.12.2025.
Proposals may be submitted on an ongoing basis and are considered monthly.
Procedure for Selection of Award to the Agencies involved in Road safety advocacy and allied activities:
Awards are given for the calendar year.
Individuals and agencies file nominations with the Principal Secretary (T)/Transport Commissioner/Transport Secretary of the State/UT Government.
State Governments may also nominate an agency/individual on their own initiative, if they've done commendable road safety work.
The State/UT Transport Department recommends up to five agencies to the Ministry, in the format prescribed in Annexure 'E'.
Date of Awards:
Awards are presented on a date, time, and venue decided by the Government of India.
Official Application & Website
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