• Financial support for skill development projects aimed at improving socio-economic conditions of OBCs.
• Simplified and transparent application and approval process.
• Regular monitoring and evaluation to ensure effective utilization of funds.
• Support for NGOs to enhance their capacity and expand their reach.
• Encouragement of self-employment and gainful employment for OBCs.
• Priority given to projects in backward districts and villages under SAGY.

Extent of Assistance:

• Government may cover up to 90% of approved project expenditure.
• PSUs or other organizations limited to 30% of project cost for skill development programs.
• First installment up to 75% on submission of necessary documents.
• Second installment on receipt of audited accounts and utilization certificates.

For the Organization:

1. Registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 (XXI of 1860) or any relevant Act of the State/Union Territory/Public trust.
2. The organization should have an appropriate administrative structure and managing/executive committee.
3. The organization should be democratically governed without external control.
4. The organization must be registered for at least three years (waivable in exceptional cases).
5. The organization should maintain a bank account in the organization’s name for at least three years.
6. The organization should not be run for profit by any individual or a body of individuals.

The following criteria would be kept in view while selecting the new VOs/NGOs:

1. Experience of at least two years in the relevant field.
2. Projects should be in Backward Districts identified by the Planning Commission.

For the Beneficiaries:

1. The beneficiary must belong to the Central or state/UT OBC list.
2. The beneficiary's annual family income should not exceed ₹1,00,000/-..

• NGO Pan Card
• Utilization Certificate
• Audited/Unaudited Accounts of the Previous Year
• Budget Estimates for the Current Financial Year
• Performance Report with Statistical Data for the Previous Year