🚑 Grant-in-Aid: Mobile Dispensary Project for ST Welfare 🚑
Ministry of Tribal Affairs (GIA-VO-STs Scheme)
Why This Project Matters? (Quality Content Focus)
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) administers the Grant-in-Aid to Voluntary Organisations (GIA-VO-STs) Scheme to support crucial services in tribal regions. The Mobile Dispensary Project is a high-priority component aimed at bridging the severe healthcare infrastructure gap in remote and underserved tribal communities.
This initiative enables NGOs and Trusts to run fully-equipped mobile healthcare units, staffed with qualified doctors and nurses, to deliver essential, on-site medical services, diagnostics, and awareness programs directly to the tribal populace.
Key Objectives of the Mobile Dispensary Unit
- Provide essential primary medical services and emergency care to tribal communities in remote, road-inaccessible areas.
- Reduce infant mortality rates (IMR), maternal mortality rates (MMR), and improve overall public health indicators.
- Conduct regular health check-ups and facilitate the early diagnosis and treatment of prevalent endemic diseases (e.g., Malaria, Sickle Cell Anaemia).
- Promote education on preventive healthcare, sanitation, hygiene, and nutrition among tribal populations.
- Ensure the distribution of free medicines and facilitate access to specialized government health schemes.
Eligibility and Mandatory Requirements
To ensure high-quality implementation, the Ministry enforces strict eligibility criteria for NGOs applying under the GIA-VO-STs Scheme:
- The applicant must be a registered NGO or Public Trust under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, or relevant State Act.
- Mandatory Registration 1: Must be registered on the NGO-Darpan portal of NITI Aayog.
- Mandatory Registration 2: Must be registered under Section 12A of the Income Tax Act. (80G certification is highly recommended for co-financing).
- Mandatory Experience: The organization must have established experience of at least three years in running activities similar to the proposed project.
- Financial Compliance: Must possess both PAN and TAN numbers and have filed Income Tax Returns (ITR) for the last three years.
- The NGO must have a well-structured project proposal, a detailed financial plan, and should not be blacklisted by any government entity.
Note on Funding: While the project is often referred to as '100% funded,' the grant from the Ministry is primarily for supporting core activities. Organizations are expected to have a sound financial capacity to manage operational cash flow and potentially partially co-finance other related aspects of the project.
Documents Required for Application
A comprehensive and professionally prepared set of documents is critical for securing approval:
- NGO Registration Certificate, Memorandum of Association (MoA), and Rules & Byelaws.
- 12A & 80G Approval Certificates (80G is advisory but highly beneficial).
- NGO's PAN & TAN Certificate.
- Audited Financial Statements (Last 3 Financial Years).
- Income Tax Returns (ITR) acknowledgement copies (Last 3 Assessment Years).
- Detailed Project Proposal (DPP) with a well-justified Budget and Implementation Plan.
- Bank Account Details of the NGO (in its name).
- Details of Previous Relevant Healthcare or Tribal Welfare Projects.
Official Application Process (Online Submission Guidelines)
All proposals must be submitted exclusively online through the Ministry's dedicated portal. Physical proposals are strictly not entertained. The process involves two primary stages:
- **Mandatory NGO Registration:** First, register your organization on the NGO-Darpan Portal ($www.ngodarpan.gov.in$) to obtain your unique NGO-ID. This ID is essential for the next step.
- **Proposal Submission:** Register and submit the detailed proposal for the Mobile Dispensary Project on the official MoTA NGO Portal (ngo.tribal.gov.in). This requires completing the application form and uploading all certified documents.
- **Verification and Approval:** The submitted proposal will be forwarded to the District Authority for mandatory inspection and recommendation. It then proceeds to the State Government for further recommendation before reaching the Central Ministry for final sanction.
Professional Project Assistance & Resources
To assist VOs/NGOs in preparing a technically compliant proposal, a detailed project report (DPR) and step-by-step guidance are available:
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