Sarkari Yojana
Scheme of Assistance for the Prevention of Alcoholism & Substance (Drugs) Abuse and for Social Defence Services: General Grant-in-Aid Programme for Financial Assistance in the Field of Social Defence
About Scheme of Assistance for the Prevention of Alcoholism & Substance (Drugs) Abuse and for Social Defence Services: General Grant-in-Aid Programme for Financial Assistance in the Field of Social Defence
Formed on 15th October 2008 by merging two Central Sector Schemes — the ‘Scheme for the Prevention of Alcoholism & Substance (Drugs) Abuse’ and the ‘General Grant-in-Aid Programme for Financial Assistance in the Field of Social Defence’ — this Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment scheme raises awareness about the harms of alcoholism and substance abuse, while offering a full range of community-based services covering identification, motivation, counselling, de-addiction, aftercare, and rehabilitation aimed at whole-person recovery (WPR) for addicts.
Its sub-scheme, the “General Grant-in-Aid Programme for Financial Assistance in the Field of Social Defence”, addresses urgent needs within the Ministry’s mandate that its regular schemes can’t meet, and supports innovative/pilot initiatives for the welfare and empowerment of its target groups that fall outside those regular schemes. Voluntary and other eligible organizations can receive financial assistance covering up to 90% of approved expenditure; where an organization works in a relatively new area with limited voluntary or government effort but substantial need, the Government may cover up to 100% of the cost. > Illustrative Intervention Areas
1. Projects tackling relatively underserved but urgently needed problem areas. 1. Projects filling essential gaps in, and complementing, existing services to maximize impact. 1. Projects offering integrated services, where different components need not all come from one funding source. 1. Projects providing preventive, protective, developmental, and rehabilitative services. 1. Projects mobilizing public opinion and support around pressing social problems. 1. Projects training workers for social welfare activities. 1. Projects not covered under any existing Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment scheme.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Scheme of Assistance for the Prevention of Alcoholism & Substance (Drugs) Abuse and for Social Defence Services: General Grant-in-Aid Programme for Financial Assistance in the Field of Social Defence, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
For Organizations/ Institutions Eligible organizations/institutions include:
A Society registered under the Indian Societies Registration…
A Society registered under the Indian Societies Registration Act, 1860 (Act XXI of 1860); or
A charitable non-profit-making company;
A charitable non-profit-making company;
A Public Trust registered under any law currently…
A Public Trust registered under any law currently in force; or
Any registered non-official organization engaged in conducting and…
Any registered non-official organization engaged in conducting and promoting social welfare.
Universities, research institutes, schools, statutory bodies like Panchayati…
Universities, research institutes, schools, statutory bodies like Panchayati Raj Institutions, Municipal Corporations, Town Area Committees, Red Cross Societies and their branches. Organizations/institutions under (a) to (e) must have:
At least two years of experience in the…
At least two years of experience in the relevant area, or demonstrated competence to run the proposed scheme.
No profit motive benefiting any individual or group
No profit motive benefiting any individual or group.
A properly constituted Managing Body, with powers, duties,…
A properly constituted Managing Body, with powers, duties, and responsibilities clearly set out in a written constitution.
Benefits Provided
Scheme of Assistance for the Prevention of Alcoholism & Substance (Drugs) Abuse and for Social Defence Services: General Grant-in-Aid Programme for Financial Assistance in the Field of Social Defence provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Items Admissible for Assistance
Constructing a building, extending an existing one, or…
Constructing a building, extending an existing one, or renting the building where the service operates (staff quarters excluded, except for wardens, chowkidars, etc.).
Staff salaries and allowances; minimal administrative support may…
Staff salaries and allowances; minimal administrative support may also be considered.
Equipment, furniture, etc
Equipment, furniture, etc.
Charges tied to delivering the service (education, training,…
Charges tied to delivering the service (education, training, food, etc.).
Stipends for trainees, etc
Stipends for trainees, etc.
Other charges necessary for the programme's proper operation
Other charges necessary for the programme's proper operation. Norms of Financial Assistance
Financial assistance covers up to 90% of the…
Financial assistance covers up to 90% of the approved cost, both recurring and non-recurring.
The remaining 10% should come from the voluntary…
The remaining 10% should come from the voluntary agency or another organization, preferably the voluntary organization itself.
Where an organization operates in a relatively new…
Where an organization operates in a relatively new area with limited voluntary/government effort but substantial demand, the government may cover 100% of the cost.
Building Grant Limitation
Building Grant Limitation: government building grants are capped at ₹10,00,000.
Non-Recurring Grant-in-Aid Ceiling
Non-Recurring Grant-in-Aid Ceiling: non-recurring grant-in-aid is capped at ₹10,00,000 per project per year.
Benefits for Staff
Expenditure on Staff
Project Director: ₹8,400 per month
Social Worker: ₹4,200 per month
Doctor (part-time): ₹6,000 per month
Compounder/Nurse: ₹3,000 per month
Vocational Trainer: ₹4,200 per month
Driver: ₹1,800 per month
Peon/Sweeper/Watchman etc.: ₹2,000 per month
Maintenance of Beneficiaries
Diet Charges (Per Person per month): ₹600
Bedding material (Per person): ₹600 (non-recurring)
Uniform/Clothing (per person per annum): ₹1,000
Washing charges (per person per month): ₹150
Books & Stationery (per person per annum): ₹400
Water & Electricity charges (Per annum): ₹6,000
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
For Building Construction Submission of Initial Building Plans and Estimates At this stage, submit a copy of the proposed building's site plans/layout, a rough design sketch, the area to be covered, and an estimated construction cost. Site Acquisition Confirmation A certificate confirming the organization has acquired a site for construction must be submitted with the application — no grant is sanctioned without this, and the grant cannot be used to purchase land. After Building Completion (to be furnished to the Central Government)
A certificate confirming the building was completed per…
A certificate confirming the building was completed per the approved plans and estimates.
An audited statement of construction expenditure
An audited statement of construction expenditure. During Application
A statement of the problem the project addresses
A statement of the problem the project addresses.
The project's objectives
The project's objectives.
Its geographical area of operation
Its geographical area of operation.
The targeted beneficiary group
The targeted beneficiary group.
A description of the services offered, including any…
A description of the services offered, including any charges to beneficiaries.
Expected project outcomes
Expected project outcomes.
The organization's expertise and experience in running such…
The organization's expertise and experience in running such programmes.
Cost estimates, split into recurring and non-recurring items…
Cost estimates, split into recurring and non-recurring items for each year, including staff salaries and allowances.
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Scheme of Assistance for the Prevention of Alcoholism & Substance (Drugs) Abuse and for Social Defence Services: General Grant-in-Aid Programme for Financial Assistance in the Field of Social Defence through the online application process outlined below.
Application Submission Interested organizations complete the application in…
Application Submission Interested organizations complete the application in the prescribed format, attach the required documents, and send it to the authority designated by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
Inspection and Processing A designated agency inspects the…
Inspection and Processing A designated agency inspects the organization upon receiving the application, and the proposal is processed based on the inspection report.
Grant Disbursement Grants come in two installments —…
Grant Disbursement Grants come in two installments — the first, 70% of the sanctioned amount, is released on receipt of the prescribed documentation; the remaining 30% follows once the required documentation is received.
Continuity Bond Before receiving Government of India assistance,…
Continuity Bond Before receiving Government of India assistance, the organization must execute a 5-year continuity bond, under which it must refund the grant amount, with interest, if it fails to meet the grant conditions.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.