The scheme aims to meet needs falling within the mandate of the Ministry which cannot be met under its regular schemes and support such initiatives of an innovative/pilot nature in the area of welfare and empowerment of the Ministry’s target groups, as cannot be supported under its regular schemes.
The scheme aims to meet needs falling within the mandate of the Ministry which cannot be met under its regular schemes and support such initiatives of an innovative/pilot nature in the area of welfare and empowerment of the Ministry’s target groups, as cannot be supported under its regular schemes.
"Scheme of Assistance for the Prevention of Alcoholism & Substance (Drugs) Abuse and for Social Defence Services" by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, came into existence on 15th October 2008 through the merger of two Central Sector Schemes: the 'Scheme for the Prevention of Alcoholism & Substance (Drugs) Abuse' and 'General Grant in Aid Programme for Financial Assistance in the Field of Social Defence.' The scheme's objectives include creating awareness about the ill effects of alcoholism and substance abuse, as well as providing a comprehensive range of community-based services for indemnification, motivation, counselling, de-addiction, aftercare, and rehabilitation for whole-person recovery (WPR) of addicts.
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The Sub-Scheme "General Grant-in-Aid Programme for Financial Assistance in the Field of Social Defence" aims to meet urgent needs falling within the mandate of the Ministry which cannot be met under its regular schemes and support such initiatives of an innovative/pilot nature in the area of welfare and empowerment of the Ministry’s target groups, as cannot be supported under its regular schemes. Financial assistance is given up to 90% of the approved expenditure to the voluntary and other eligible organizations. In the case of an organization working in a relatively new area where both voluntary and Government effort is very limited but the need for the service is very great, the Government may bear up to 100% of the cost.
> Illustrative Intervention Areas
1. Projects to tackle problem areas that are relatively underserviced but for which there is an urgent need.
1. Projects that fill in essential gaps in existing services and complement them to maximize their impact.
1. Projects that provide integrated services, where all components need not be financially supported by one source.
1. Projects that offer preventive, protective, development, and rehabilitative services.
1. Projects to mobilize public opinion and support to address pressing social problems.
1. Projects for training workers in social welfare activities.
1. Projects not covered by any of the existing schemes of the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment.
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> Items Admissible for Assistance
1. Construction of a building or extension of existing buildings, or rent of the building where the service is provided (staff quarters are excluded, except in the case of wardens, chowkidar, etc.).
1. Salaries and allowances of staff; minimal administration support can also be considered.
1. Cost of equipment, furniture, etc.
1. Charges related to the delivery of the service (education, training, food, etc.).
1. Stipends, etc., in the case of trainees.
1. Other charges as may be necessary for the proper operation of the program.
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> Norms of Financial Assistance
1. Financial assistance will be provided up to 90% of the approved cost, covering both recurring and non-recurring expenditures.
1. The remaining 10% of the cost should be covered by the voluntary agency or any other organization, with a preference for the voluntary organization itself.
1. In cases where an organization operates in a relatively new area where both voluntary and government efforts are limited but the demand for the service is substantial, the government may cover 100% of the cost.
1. Building Grant Limitation: In the case of building grants, the government grant will be limited to ₹10,00,000.
1. Non-Recurring Grant-in-Aid Ceiling: Regarding non-recurring grant-in-aid under the scheme, a ceiling of ₹10,00,000 per annum per project shall be applicable.
> 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
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Step 1: Online — Step 1
Application Submission** Interested organizations should 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. >
Step 2: Online — Step 2
Inspection and Processing** Upon receiving the application, a designated agency will conduct an inspection. Based on the inspection report, the proposal will be processed. >
Step 3: Online — Step 3
Grant Disbursement** Grants will be provided in two installments. The first installment, covering 70% of the sanctioned amount, will be released upon receipt of the prescribed documentation. The remaining 30% will be released as the second installment upon receiving the required documentation. >
Step 4: Online — Step 4
Continuity Bond** Before receiving assistance from the Government of India, the organization must execute a continuity bond, valid for 5 years. This bond states that in case of non-compliance with grant conditions, the organization is liable to refund the grant amount decided by the Government, with interest.
The bond obligates organizations to adhere to grant conditions, and failure to comply may lead to a refund of the grant with interest.
Maintenance charges include diet, bedding material, uniform/clothing, washing, books & stationery, and water & electricity charges.
Organizations must furnish a certificate confirming the acquisition of a site; the grant cannot be used for land purchase.
An organization should have at least two years of experience in the related area or demonstrate competence to undertake the proposed scheme.
Eligible organizations include registered societies, charitable non-profit-making companies, public trusts, non-official organizations involved in social welfare, and certain statutory bodies.
Organizations operating in new areas with limited efforts but substantial demand may receive 100% government funding.
Voluntary organizations can receive up to 90% of the approved expenditure.
The ceiling for non-recurring grant-in-aid is [?]10,00,000 per annum per project.
The government grant for building construction is limited to [?]10,00,000.
Eligible items include construction of buildings, salaries of staff, equipment and furniture, delivery-related charges, stipends for trainees, and other necessary expenses.
Whole-person recovery encompasses the physical, psychological, and social aspects of recovery from addiction.
The scheme came into existence on 15th October 2008.
Applications are accepted only on the official government portal.
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