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Scheme for Grant of Financial Assistance for Administering Road Safety Advocacy and Awards for the Outstanding Work Done in the Field of Road Safety

The objective of the Scheme is to stimulate and encourage opportunities for various agencies through participation, in order to create awareness on road safety.

Authority

Central

Region

Central Government

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

The financial assistance to the Applicant Agency shall be provided in Milestone wise or Single Stage as under: | - Milestone-wise Payment Structure: Program Duration-120 days and above | Sl. No.MilestonePercentage of approved GrantPayment1Mobilization AdvanceUp to 15%Upon signing the grant agreement by providing a Bank Guarantee of similar amount2Milestone 140%Installments shall be paid upon satisfactory completion of pre-defined milestones and submission of expenditure reports and supporting documents.3Milestone 230%Installments shall be paid upon satisfactory completion of pre-defined milestones and submission of expenditure reports and supporting documents.4Milestone 330%Installments shall be paid upon satisfactory completion of pre-defined milestones and submission of expenditure reports and supporting documents.The mobilization advance will be set off in the next installment upon receipt of the claim against satisfactory completion of activities under 'Milestone-1'. The Bank Guarantee provided shall be returned upon payment against the completion of ‘Milestone -1’. | Single Stage Payment Structure: Program Duration- Less than 120 days | Single Stage: upon successful completion of the program, verification, and submission of expenditure reports and supporting documents. | Note 01: The amount of Financial Assistance/Grant provided to the Applicant Agency shall be decided by the Competent Authority in MoRTH based on the expected outcome and impact of the proposed programme. | Note 02: The maximum financial assistance to an Applicant Agency for a programme shall not be more than double the maximum value of the project executed by the Applicant Agency during the last 3 years. | Scheme for grant of Awards to the Agencies involved in Road safety advocacy and allied activities: | Ministry of Road Transport & Highways shall give three awards (first, second, and third) in each State/UT to the individuals or agencies engaged in road safety advocacy and allied activities to recognize the outstanding work carried out by them. The details of the awards are as follows. | Sl. No.CategoryAmount11st prize₹5 Lakhs + Certificate22nd prize₹2 Lakhs + Certificate33rd prize₹1 Lakh + Certificate> Reimbursement of TA/DA: | The awards may be received by the Individual or the authorized representative of the selected agency. The outstation winners will be reimbursed a lump sum of INR 25,000/- per person (subject to a maximum of two persons per agency) to meet the costs towards travel and accommodation.

Who can apply

The Applicant Agency shall be an NGO/Trust under the Indian Trusts Act/Cooperative Society under the Societies Registration Act/Firm registered under the Companies Act, 1956/2013 or an Academic Institution accredited/affiliated to or recognized as a University or Deemed University by UGC Act. In case, the Applicant Agency is an NGO, then the Applicant Agency shall be registered on the DARPAN Platform- NITI Aayog and shall provide a Unique ID while submitting the proposal. The Applicant Agency shall comply with the following conditions:; In case the Applicant Agency is NGO/Voluntary organization, the Applicant Agency shall provide documentary evidence (such as a Work Order/Letter of Award/Contract) of undertaking a road safety programme or any other similar activity of an advocacy nature (for grants-in-aid for programme).; The Applicant Agency shall undertake assignment individually or associate with another Applicant Agency to form a JV (Joint Venture), the maximum number of members in the JV shall not exceed two (2). In the case of JV, the members shall appoint a Lead Member and the members agree to the terms and conditions jointly and severally.; Only projects involving road safety activities or involving advocacy/ awareness on any social cause will be considered for arriving at the eligible maximum financial assistance.; The Applicant Agency should have experience in completing at least one (1) road safety or advocacy/awareness-related program in the last three (3) years as of the date of submission of the proposal.; The Applicant Agency should not have been blacklisted or debarred by any State/ Central Government Entities from receiving any funds.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

What is the objective of this scheme?

The objective of the Scheme is to stimulate and encourage opportunities for various agencies through participation, in order to create awareness on road safety.

Which is the implementing agency of this scheme?

Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India

What are the eligibility criteria to apply under the scheme?

The Applicant Agency shall comply with the following conditions: | - The Applicant Agency shall be an NGO/Trust under the Indian Trusts Act/Cooperative Society under the Societies Registration Act/Firm registered under the Companies Act, 1956/2013 or an Academic Institution accredited/affiliated to or recognized as a University or Deemed University by UGC Act. In case, the Applicant Agency is an NGO, then the Applicant Agency shall be registered on the DARPAN Platform- NITI Aayog and shall provide a Unique ID while submitting the proposal. | - In case the Applicant Agency is NGO/Voluntary organization, the Applicant Agency shall provide documentary evidence (such as a Work Order/Letter of Award/Contract) of undertaking a road safety programme or any other similar activity of an advocacy nature (for grants-in-aid for programme).The Applicant Agency shall undertake assignment individually or associate with another Applicant Agency to form a JV (Joint Venture), the maximum number of members in the JV shall not exceed two (2). In the case of JV, the members shall appoint a Lead Member and the members agree to the terms and conditions jointly and severally. | - Only projects involving road safety activities or involving advocacy/ awareness on any social cause will be considered for arriving at the eligible maximum financial assistance. | - The Applicant Agency should have experience in completing at least one (1) road safety or advocacy/awareness-related program in the last three (3) years as of the date of submission of the proposal. | - The Applicant Agency should not have been blacklisted or debarred by any State/ Central Government Entities from receiving any funds.

What are the benefits of this scheme?

Under the scheme, the financial assistance is provided to the Applicant Agency in Milestone wise or Single Stage. Also, the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways shall give three awards (first, second, and third) in each State/UT to the individuals or agencies engaged in road safety advocacy and allied activities to recognize the outstanding work carried out by them.

What is the amount of prize money?

The details of prize money are as follows: | - 1st prize : [?]5 Lakhs + Certificate | - 2nd prize: [?]2 Lakhs + Certificate | - 3rd prize: [?]1 Lakh + Certificate

Can the selected agency for award reimburse the amount of TA/DA?

Yes, the outstation winners will be reimbursed a lump sum of INR 25,000/- per person (subject to a maximum of two persons per agency) to meet the costs towards travel and accommodation.

Is there any limit on maximum financial assistance to an Applicant Agency for a programme?

Yes, the maximum financial assistance to an Applicant Agency for a programme shall not be more than double the maximum value of the project executed by the Applicant Agency during the last 3 years.

Who will decide the amount of Financial Assistance/Grant provided to the Applicant Agency?

The amount of Financial Assistance/Grant provided to the Applicant Agency shall be decided by the Competent Authority in MoRTH based on the expected outcome and impact of the proposed programme.

How to apply under the scheme?

The Applicant Agency desirous of implementing the road safety programme shall submit the proposal online. All Applicant Agency who wish to apply may visit Morth NGO Grant Portal. (https://rsa.morth.gov.in/auth/users/login.cshtml)

What are the criteria for evaluation of proposal?

The proposals shall be evaluated based on the following criteria: | - Geographical coverage of the programme | - Alignment with the themes proposed under the Scheme | - Past experience of the participating agency in the similar programmes