Goa’s Grant-in-Aid Scheme: 75% Financial Assistance for School Building Repairs

The “Grant-in-Aid Scheme to Village Education Committees/Urban Education Committees for Minor Repairs of Government School Buildings” was launched by the Directorate of Education, Government of Goa. The scheme provides financial aid for urgent minor repairs of Government school buildings, especially before the monsoon season, to ensure the safety and infrastructure maintenance of educational institutions.

Benefits

Grant-in-Aid

  • Financial Assistance: 75% of the estimated cost of repairs is sanctioned as the first installment per repair work.
  • Maximum Ceiling Limit: ₹50,000/- per school, except for works covered under the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) Scheme.
  • Mode of Payment: The grant amount is disbursed via cheque after approval.

Eligibility Criteria

  • The applicant must be a Government School in Goa requiring urgent minor repairs.
  • The application must be submitted by the respective School Education Committee (SEC) or Urban Education Committee (UEC).

Application Process

Offline Application

  1. Preparation of Proposal:

    • The School Education Committee (SEC) or Urban Education Committee (UEC) must identify necessary repairs and prepare a detailed proposal.
    • The proposal should include the cost estimate and other relevant details.
  2. Submission of Application:

    • Submit the completed proposal along with the required documents to:
      Directorate of Education, Porvorim, Goa – 403 501
      • Phone: 0832-2416139, 0832-2416023, 0832-24160332
  3. Post-Application Process:

    • The Director of Education will review the application.
    • If approved, 75% of the estimated repair cost (up to ₹50,000) is released as the first installment.

Important Notes:

  • Apply within the prescribed period (if any).
  • Obtain an acknowledgment receipt from the submission office containing the date, time, and reference number for tracking purposes.

Documents Required

  • Detailed Proposal Document
  • Identification details of the school and SEC/UEC
  • Authorization letter from SEC/UEC
  • Building condition report
  • Photographs of areas needing repair
  • Cost estimates and contractor quotations

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is the purpose of the scheme?
The scheme provides financial assistance for minor repairs in Government schools in Goa to ensure safe and well-maintained school buildings.

Q: Who is eligible for the scheme?
Government schools requiring urgent minor repairs can apply through their respective School Education Committees (SEC) or Urban Education Committees (UEC).

Q: What type of assistance is provided?
The scheme covers 75% of the estimated repair cost, with a ceiling limit of ₹50,000 per school.

Q: How can we apply for the grant?
Schools must submit a detailed proposal through their SEC/UEC to the Directorate of Education, Goa.

Q: What documents are required to apply?
A detailed proposal, building condition report, cost estimates, photographs, and authorization from the School Education Committee (SEC) or Urban Education Committee (UEC).

Q: How long does the approval process take?
The processing time depends on the scrutiny and verification by the Directorate of Education, Goa. Schools can follow up via the provided contact numbers.

Q: How are the funds disbursed?
The approved amount is disbursed through cheques issued by the Directorate of Education.

Q: Are there any schemes that overlap with this one?
Yes, funds for some school repair works may also be allotted under the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) Scheme.

Q: What should be done after the repairs are completed?
A completion report with photographs and expenditure details should be submitted to the Directorate of Education for final verification.

Q: Who should be contacted for more information?
Directorate of Education, Porvorim, Goa
Phone: 0832-2416139, 0832-2416023, 0832-24160332

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