Government Schemes for NGOs in India
The Government of India started various grants and subsidies for Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) for those having aim to be a non-profit organization. The NGOs receive funding through Government schemes and programs to support and promote social welfare causes. The major schemes are for NGOs working in different sectors such as education, health, rural development, social justice etc. Here we have suggested some key schemes and programs that can help NGOs.
Central Social Welfare Board (CSWB) Schemes
Central Social Welfare Board (CSWB) is established by the Government of India under the Ministry of Women & Child Development. This is to support and promote social welfare activities throughout the country to help women, children and physically challenged people.
The main function of CSWB is to provide financial assistance to NGOs and other institutions working in various areas of social welfare and development. The schemes are designed to help women, children and physically challenged persons who are victims of exploitation, violence, family discord, or emotional disturbance. The CSWB also provides a safe place for the children of working mothers. The scheme to facilities like medical facilities, supplementary nutrition, and pre-primary education.
Here in this article we will share some basic intro about an overview of the CSWB’s functions, schemes, and how NGOs can engage with it for betterment:
Functions of Central Social Welfare Board (CSWB)
The Central Social Welfare Board (CSWB) provides financial assistance or grants to NGOs and non-profit institutions. Those working in sectors like child welfare, women’s empowerment, the development of disadvantaged communities etc.
CSWB helps in implement various government schemes and policies related to social welfare & development. CSWB gives their full assistance in the monitoring and evaluation of these schemes and programs.
The Board provides initial and overall training and capacity-building initiatives for NGOs to improve their performance, efficiency and effectiveness.
The CSWB advises and contributes in the formulation of policies and programs specially related to social welfare and development. The CSWB also facilitates in providing networking and collaboration between the social welfare organizations.
The Central Social Welfare Board (CSWB) has implemented several schemes to promote the welfare of women, children, and the physically challenged in India. Here are some of the prominent schemes:
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