Grant – in - aid (GIA) Scheme for Assistance to Voluntary Organisations

The Ministry of Women and Child Development is implementing a Scheme called the General Grant -in -Aid Scheme, also called Scheme for innovative projects for women and children.

• The objective of the Scheme is to support innovative voluntary action and initiatives to provide services for women and children.
• This Scheme is meant to supplement the existing schemes of the Ministry and of the Central Social Welfare Board and not to duplicate them.
• Financial assistance is provided for services that are not covered by the structured schemes of the Ministry or Board.