Scheme for Celebration of Birth/death Anniversary of Eminent Personalities
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Business & Entrepreneurship,Exhibitions/Trade fairs/Buyer-seller meet, market development
Target Beneficiaries
NGO
Brief Description
The "Scheme for Celebration of Birth/Death Anniversary of Eminent Personalities" scheme aims to provide financial assistance for the celebration of anniversaries/Jayanti's of Sant Kabir, Sant Gadge, and Sant Durbalnath and in addition to Anniversaries of DR. B.R. Ambedkar, etc.
Benefit Type
Cash
Eligibility Criteria
1. The NGOs should be registered under the Societies Registration Act. 1. The registered NGOs should have audited accounts.
Application Mode
Offline
Application Process
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications. Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required). Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Department for the Welfare of SC/ST/OBC. Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable). Note-1: The application is submitted at least 15 days in advance. Note-2: The recommendation letter is not mandatory during the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct during elections.
Required Documents
- - Audited Accounts of the NGO.
- - Recommendation Letter (from the area MLA or the Minister in charge).
- - Details of Previous Celebrations/Activities.
- - Invitation Card, Backdrop, Banner, Posters .
- - Event Photographs.
FAQs
Who are the personalities celebrated under this scheme?
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Sant Ravidas, Maharishi Balmiki, Sant Kabir, Sant Gadge, and Sant Durbalnath.
Who is eligible to apply for the scheme?
The registered NGOs under the Society Registration Act with audited accounts.
Is there a financial limit for the assistance provided?
Yes, assistance for the arrangements of celebrations up to a maximum of ₹50,000 per occasion.
Can the financial limit be relaxed?
Yes, by the committee under the Hon'ble Minister's chairmanship.
When should the application be submitted?
At least 15 days in advance.
Can NGOs without audited accounts apply?
Yes, for arrangements through approved vendors only.
Are MLA recommendations mandatory?
Not during the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct during elections.
What is the static limit on NGO assistance per year?
NGOs can seek assistance for a maximum of two occasions in one year.
Is photography required for the event?
Yes, the applicant organization must provide a set of photographs to the department.
Can the arrangement be made through other government departments?
Yes, arrangements can be made through empaneled vendors of other government departments.