Grant-in-Aid Scheme
Funds Indian education bodies to run policy studies, evaluations and seminars.
Eligible institutions submit a proposal outlining objectives, methodology, budget and staffing to the Grant-in-Aid Committee, which reviews applications on a rolling basis with no fixed deadline. Approved study grants are paid in three instalments tied to progress reports, while seminar grants are paid in two instalments against a signed bond and a final utilisation certificate. Grantees must get …
The scheme backs organisations working on India's education policy — research studies, evaluation projects, and seminars that help implement the National Education Policy. Funded work can include impact studies, policy consultations, video documentation, and dissemination of good practice in education.
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