GIA Ashramshala

Grant in Aid Ashramshala

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State

States / UT: Gujarat

Department: Tribal Development Department

Nodal department: Tribal Development Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Target beneficiaries: Tribal Children

Tags: Education, Tribal, Grants, Schools, Free Meals, Quality Education, Integration, Support, NGOs, Government Scheme, Child Welfare, Social Development

Details

The Grant in Aid Ashramshala scheme was implemented by the state government to address the low education rate among tribal children in remote forest areas and hilly regions. Initiated in 1953-54, this scheme aims to provide quality education and instill good values through voluntary organizations. The government offers grants for management and salaries to enhance the education of tribal children and facilitate their integration into broader society.

Benefits

  • - Admission to Ashram Schools is exclusively for tribal children
  • Quality education is provided for children from standards 1 to 8
  • Upper Primary Ashram Schools cater to standards 9 to 10
  • Higher Secondary Ashram Schools serve standards 11 to 12
  • Students receive free accommodation and meals
  • Provisions such as uniforms, soap, oil, books, and other necessary supplies are provided
  • Admission to Ashram Schools is exclusively for tribal children.
  • Quality education is provided for children from standards 1 to 8.
  • Upper Primary Ashram Schools cater to standards 9 to 10.
  • Higher Secondary Ashram Schools serve standards 11 to 12.
  • Students receive free accommodation and meals.
  • Provisions such as uniforms, soap, oil, books, and other necessary supplies are provided.

Eligibility

This scheme is open to all tribal children from Balvatika and standards 1 to 12, regardless of social and economic status.

Application Process

Online

For application, the following documents are required:

  • Aadhaar Card of Heir (Attested Copy)
  • Age Proof
  • Birth Certificate
  • Bonafide Certificate
  • Caste Certificate
  • Children's Aadhaar Card
  • Identity Card
  • Identity proof of Applicant
  • Mark sheet
  • Native Place Proof
  • Passport Size Photos
  • Ration Card
  • School Leaving Certificate
  • Self-attested copies of marksheets of passing Standard-10 or Standard-12

For more information, visit the Tribal Development Department.

Documents Required

No document list is available for this scheme yet.

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Residence Proof
  • Bank Account Details
  • Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

How to Apply for Government Schemes?

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  2. Collect required documents
  3. Fill the application form
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