Guideline for Implementation of Scheme for Pre-Matric Scholarship for the Year 2016-17

1.
Name of the scheme
Pre-Matric Scholarship

2.
Total budget provision
Rs. 550.00 (Rupees five hundred fifty lakh) only.

3.
Objective of the scheme
The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to the students of tea & ex-tea garden tribes who are eligible.

4.
Physical target
An approximate target has been fixed at 40,000 students. However, real physical target will be known to this Directorate only after receipt of applications and list from Sub-Divisional Welfare Officers.

5.
Name of the implementing agency
Directorate for Welfare of Tea & Ex-Tea Garden Tribes.

6.
Method of implementation
Sub-Divisional Welfare officers will submit list of students along with the name of institutions where students are studying. Applications are also received through advertisement. Scholarships against the eligible students will be made directly to the concerned Sub-Divisional Welfare Officers.

7.
Selection of students
Sub-Divisional Level Committee for Tea & Ex-Tea Garden Tribes will select students.

8.
Distribution procedure
Money will be made available to the students through E-transferring/Drafts.

9.
Maintenance of records and Monitoring
This Directorate will keep proper records and monitor the implementation of the scheme.

10.
Submission of progress report
This Directorate will submit monthly progress report to the Govt.

11.
Submission of utilization certificate
This Directorate will submit utilization certificate to the Govt. in time.

12.
Targeted period of completion
March, 2017 current year.