Sarkari Yojana
Scheme of Grants-in-Aid for supporting professional associations/ organisations of social scientists, companies and trusts duly registered under the Companies Act for their development
About Scheme of Grants-in-Aid for supporting professional associations/ organisations of social scientists, companies and trusts duly registered under the Companies Act for their development
Under the Ministry of Education, the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) extends Grants-in-Aid to professional associations and organisations of social scientists, along with companies and trusts registered under the Companies Act, to support their institutional development. Whatever is sanctioned must go strictly toward running costs — electricity, rent, telephone, and similar office expenses — as well as purchasing library books/journals, postage, computers, furniture, and stationery. The ad-hoc grant is ordinarily capped at Rs. 8,00,000 annually, though ICSSR may also fund associations of national importance, or other innovative ideas that benefit the social science community more broadly. As with other ICSSR grants, the closing 10% instalment is paid only after the Audited Statement of Accounts and Utilization Certificate for the full sanctioned amount are submitted.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry of Education
Indian Council Of Social Science Research
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Scheme of Grants-in-Aid for supporting professional associations/ organisations of social scientists, companies and trusts duly registered under the Companies Act for their development, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The applicant must be a national-level association or…
The applicant must be a national-level association or organisation.
It must have been functioning for a minimum…
It must have been functioning for a minimum of two years.
If privately funded, it must be registered under…
If privately funded, it must be registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.
The association, organisation, company, or trust must have…
The association, organisation, company, or trust must have a track record of engagement with national, regional, or local socio-economic research objectives.
Annual reports, audited accounts, and membership lists for…
Annual reports, audited accounts, and membership lists for the preceding three years must be submitted.
Benefits Provided
Scheme of Grants-in-Aid for supporting professional associations/ organisations of social scientists, companies and trusts duly registered under the Companies Act for their development provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Grant-in-aid of up to Rs
Grant-in-aid of up to Rs. 8,00,000 is available to support the institutional development of eligible associations, organisations, companies, and trusts.
It covers routine office-maintenance expenses such as electricity,…
It covers routine office-maintenance expenses such as electricity, rent, and telephone charges.
The grant can be renewed annually for up…
The grant can be renewed annually for up to five years, subject to review.
Disbursement happens in two parts -- 90% initially,…
Disbursement happens in two parts -- 90% initially, with the remaining 10% released after the Audited Statement of Accounts and Utilisation Certificate are submitted.
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Scheme of Grants-in-Aid for supporting professional associations/ organisations of social scientists, companies and trusts duly registered under the Companies Act for their development through the online application process outlined below.
S. No. Step Action Documents Required
Application Receipt
Applications are accepted by the PRS Division all through the year. Prescribed Application Form (with signature & seal), Annexure-I: Organisation Information, Annexure-II: Audited Accounts & Annual Reports (last 3 years), Annexure-III: Details of Funding Sources (last 3 years), Annexure-IV: SC/ST Certificate (if applicable), List of Members (minimum 200 nationwide), Registration Certificate (if private body) 2. Preliminary Scrutiny by PRS Division Eligibility and completeness of documents are checked. All submitted documents as per Step 1
Proposal to Member Secretary
Approval is sought by the PRS Division to convene an Expert Committee Meeting. Summary of Eligible Applications
Expert Committee Meeting for Evaluation
Academic contribution, objectives, and viability are assessed. Proposal file with complete documentation
Approval of Recommendations
The Member Secretary and the ICSSR Council approve the minutes. Minutes of Expert Committee Meeting
Communication of Award
Award letters are sent to the selected organisations, along with a request for GIB and PFMS details. Award Letter, Grant-in-Aid Bill (GIB), PFMS Details
Sanction Order – First Installment
Sanction orders are processed by PRS and forwarded to Audit and Finance. Sanction Order, GIB, Bank Details
Submission of Utilisation Reports
Details of audited expenditure are submitted for the release of the balance funds. Audited Statement of Accounts, Utilisation Certificate (UC), Updated GIB 9. Sanction Order – Second Installment The second installment is released after audit and finance clearance. Final Sanction Order, Verified Audit and UC
Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible
1. Organisations not engaged in academic activities in social sciences.
2. Associations working only in extension/welfare work..
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.