The National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA), New Delhi, has invited proposals under its Grant-in-Aid Scheme to support educational and research organizations.
The Grant-in-Aid Scheme has been designed to strengthen educational development by encouraging research, innovation, awareness generation, and policy-oriented discussions.
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Key Objectives
The scheme focuses on:
- Promoting awareness of educational policies and programmes.
- Supporting policy-oriented research and evaluation studies.
- Organizing seminars, conferences, and workshops on education-related themes.
- Encouraging participation of teachers, students, youth, women, media, and educational organizations.
- Documenting and disseminating innovative practices in education.
- Supporting reviews and assessments of education policies and programmes.
Activities Supported Under the Scheme
Financial assistance may be provided for activities such as:
- Research studies and impact evaluations.
- Policy analysis and consultancy assignments.
- National and international seminars.
- Conferences and workshops.
- Educational awareness programmes.
- Documentation and dissemination of best practices.
- Educational video and knowledge dissemination projects.
Funding Limits
The scheme provides financial support up to:
| Activity | Maximum Assistance |
|---|---|
| Research Studies / Impact Evaluation Projects | ₹5 Lakh |
| National Seminars / Conferences / Workshops | ₹3 Lakh |
| International Seminars / Conferences / Workshops | ₹5 Lakh |
Selection Process
All proposals will be reviewed by a Grant-in-Aid Committee comprising representatives from the Ministry of Education, NIEPA, NCERT, Planning and Finance authorities, and subject experts.
The committee evaluates proposals based on:
- Relevance to educational policy.
- Feasibility.
- Expected impact.
- Institutional capacity.
- Budget justification.
Official Notification: https://www.niepa.ac.in/guidelinesgia