The “Out of School Children” scheme envisaged through Goa SSA aims at ensuring the actual delivery of complete elementary education to all children between the ages of 6 to 14 years. The scheme hence facilitates identification of children who are not enrolled in school or have dropped out, and re-integrates them into the educational system through targeted special training offered by NGOs and other educational organizations.
Benefits:
Grant Assistance for Special Training:
The scheme sanctions grants to NGOs to run Special Training Centres as per the norms established by the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA). These centres focus on providing training to out-of-school children to help them catch up with their peers and reintegrate into regular education.
Eligibility:
- Out of School: The child should not be currently enrolled in a school.
- Age Group: The child should be between the ages of 6 to 14 years.
Application Process:
Offline Procedure:
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Survey and Identification:
A survey is conducted with the help of NGOs to identify children who are out of school. This survey will help in identifying the beneficiaries of the scheme. -
Approval for Special Training Centres:
After the survey, the State Project Office of the SSA provides approval for setting up Special Training Centres. These centres will conduct the training for OoSC. -
Grant Disbursement:
The grant for running the Special Training Centres is released to the respective NGOs after signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the SSA and the NGO.
Documents Required:
- Survey Report: Identification of Out of School Children.
- Detailed Proposal Document: Explanation of the plan and methods.
- NGO Registration Certificate: Proof of the NGO’s legal standing.
- Signed MOU: Agreement between the SSA and the NGO.
- Budget Estimate: Financial details for operating the Special Training Centres.
- Approval Letter from SSA: Official letter granting approval for the project.
- Staff Details: Information about the teaching staff for the centres.
- Previous Experience: Experience in handling similar projects (if applicable).
- Monitoring and Evaluation Plan: How the project’s progress will be tracked.
- Bank Account Details: For fund disbursement to the NGO.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q3- What encompasses the assistance under the scheme?
The assistance is in the form of grants for running Special Training Centres and educational resourcing towards bringing back the child into the mainstream education system.
Q4- How can an NGO apply for a grant under this scheme?
The application should include the proposal, the registration certificate, as well as any other documents required by the SSA, including a signed MOU.
Q5- What documents are required to apply for the scheme?
The important documents for the application include survey report, MOU, NGO registration, budget estimates, and training staff details.
Q6: What is the time period for disposal of applications?
The time period would depend on the SSA as regarding the process, but generally, the applications are processed and sanctioned depending on the requirements and merit of the proposal.
Q7: How are funds allocated for the operation of Special Training Centres?
The operation of Special Training Centres is funded through grants provided by SSA depending upon the approved proposal and the budget estimates submitted by the NGO.
Q8: What is the role of the NGOs in this scheme?
NGOs are entitled to identify out of school children, carry out establishment of training centres, and provide the educational support in accordance with the guidelines supplied by SSA.
Q9: How will the quality of education at Special Training Centres be ensured through this scheme?
Regular monitoring and evaluation by SSA will be conducted to ensure quality. As prescribed by SSA, the NGOs are expected to keep all proper records.
Q10: Where to get more information about the scheme?
For further information, an NGO or individual can contact the State Project Office of SSA in Goa or check the official guidelines on the SSA website.
Sources and References:
- Goa Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan
- SSA Guidelines