Central GovernmentSocial Welfare

Scheme of Assistance for the Prevention of Alcoholism & Substance (Drugs) Abuse and for Social Defence Services: General Grant-in-Aid Programme for Financial Assistance in the Field of Social Defence

✓ Information verified — June 2026
Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment

The scheme aims to meet needs falling within the mandate of the Ministry which cannot be met under its regular schemes and support such initiatives of an innovative/pilot nature in the area of welfare and empowerment of the Ministry’s target groups, as cannot be supported under its regular schemes.

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What You Get

  • Financial grants to organizations providing de-addiction and rehabilitation services
  • Support for treatment and counseling programs
  • Funding for social defence initiatives and awareness programs
  • Assistance for preventive services against substance abuse
  • Support for innovative pilot projects in rehabilitation

Who Can Apply

  • Age: 18–100 years
  • Registered NGOs and social organizations working in de-addiction and rehabilitation
  • Government institutions providing social defence services
  • Organizations with prior experience in substance abuse prevention
  • Entities with proper documentation and governance structure
  • Projects that are innovative or pilot in nature in the field of social defence

Documents Needed

0/6 collected

  1. 1. Organization Registration Certificate
  2. 2. PAN Certificate
  3. 3. Bank Account Details
  4. 4. Previous Project Reports
  5. 5. Board Resolution
  6. 6. Audited Financial Statements

How to Apply

  1. 1Check your eligibility criteria above
  2. 2Gather all required documents listed below
  3. 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
  4. 4Fill the application form online / offline
  5. 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
  6. 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
OR visit your nearest CSC (Common Service Centre) Find nearest CSC

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Quick Facts

Scheme Level
Central Government
Ministry
Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
Category
Social Welfare
Target Gender
All genders
Age Group
18–100 years
Application
Check portal
Last Updated
14 Jun 2026

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Last Verified

14 June 2026

Nodal Ministry

Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment

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