The scheme "AICTE - Grant for Augmenting Infrastructure in North Eastern Region (GAINER)" was introduced by AICTE to enhance the functional efficiency of the technical institutes located in far-flung areas of North East India, by addressing deficiencies in water, electricity, and internet.
💰The selected institutes will have to complete the sanctioned project as per the following guidelines: | Project Name: Solving Water Problems Project | Limit of Funding: ₹ 15,00,000 | Duration of Project: 2 years from the date of receipt of the first installment. | Project Name: Power/ Solar Energy Project | Limit of Funding: ₹ 20,00,000 | Duration of Project: 6 months from the date of receipt of the fund for the purpose. | Project Name: Internet Connection Project | Limit of Funding: ₹ 5,00,000 | Duration of Project: 6 months from the date of receipt of the fund for the purpose. | Disbursement of the Funds | The first installment is an advance of 80% of the sanctioned grant. | The second installment is reimbursement on successful completion of the project and submission of requisite documents by the institute. | Note: If the project is not initiated within six months, the institute shall have to refund the complete grant with accrued interest to AICTE with justification.