Establishment of Ashram Schools in Tribal Sub-Plan Areas

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs implements a Centrally Sponsored Scheme of “Establishment of Ashram Schools in Tribal Sub Plan Areas”. As per the provisions of the scheme in the Tribal Sub-Plan Areas, 100% central assistance is provided for construction of all ST girls’ ashram schools and boys’ ashram schools in naxal-affected districts identified by Ministry of Home Affairs from time to time and for boys’ ashram schools other than in naxal-affected districts only, 50% of the total estimated cost is shared by the Ministry. Under the scheme, only construction cost is provided in full or shared by the Ministry. The running and maintenance of these ashram schools including filling up of vacancies of teachers is solely the responsibility of the concerned State Government/UT Administration.