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Which type of institutions generally receive grants-in-aid?
Which type of institutions generally receive grants-in-aid?
- Private Corporations
- Financial Institutions
- Educational and Medical Institutions (correct)
- Religious Institutions
What is required before a grant is paid to Railway Institutes or Sports Clubs?
What is required before a grant is paid to Railway Institutes or Sports Clubs?
- An audited statement of accounts (correct)
- A public vote of support
- A letter of recommendation
- A proposal for future projects
What is the recurring grant threshold that requires specific conditions for sanction?
What is the recurring grant threshold that requires specific conditions for sanction?
- Rs. 1 lakh per annum (correct)
- Rs. 5 lakh per annum
- Rs. 50,000 per annum
- Rs. 2 lakh per annum
Who has the right to test audit the accounts of institutions receiving grants?
Who has the right to test audit the accounts of institutions receiving grants?
What must a sanctioning authority confirm regarding previous grants?
What must a sanctioning authority confirm regarding previous grants?
Which of the following is NOT a type of institution that receives grants-in-aid?
Which of the following is NOT a type of institution that receives grants-in-aid?
What is a prerequisite for payment of subsidy to Railwaymen's Consumer Co-operative Society?
What is a prerequisite for payment of subsidy to Railwaymen's Consumer Co-operative Society?
What is the minimum proportion of children and wards of Railway servants required in a school to be eligible for grants-in-aid?
What is the minimum proportion of children and wards of Railway servants required in a school to be eligible for grants-in-aid?
Which of these factors is NOT considered when sanctioning grants-in-aid to non-railway schools?
Which of these factors is NOT considered when sanctioning grants-in-aid to non-railway schools?
What is the maximum amount allowed for grant-in-aid per pupil per month for Secondary/Senior Secondary Classes?
What is the maximum amount allowed for grant-in-aid per pupil per month for Secondary/Senior Secondary Classes?
To which type of costs should grants-in-aid be related according to the guidelines?
To which type of costs should grants-in-aid be related according to the guidelines?
In cases where a school already receives grants-in-aid, what condition must exist for the continuation of these payments?
In cases where a school already receives grants-in-aid, what condition must exist for the continuation of these payments?
What is required of schools before they can receive grants-in-aid regarding efforts to obtain assistance?
What is required of schools before they can receive grants-in-aid regarding efforts to obtain assistance?
What is the purpose of analyzing the actual deficit of the school when considering grants-in-aid?
What is the purpose of analyzing the actual deficit of the school when considering grants-in-aid?
Which of the following is a valid basis for fixing the amount of grant-in-aid?
Which of the following is a valid basis for fixing the amount of grant-in-aid?
What information must be provided regarding the grant amounts previously received from Railway revenues?
What information must be provided regarding the grant amounts previously received from Railway revenues?
What is the primary condition for the Railway men's Consumers Cooperative Societies to receive a subsidy from the Railway Administration?
What is the primary condition for the Railway men's Consumers Cooperative Societies to receive a subsidy from the Railway Administration?
Which of the following is NOT a condition for the non-recurring grant mentioned?
Which of the following is NOT a condition for the non-recurring grant mentioned?
What is the general maximum limit for the expenditure incurred by Railway Administrations primarily based on?
What is the general maximum limit for the expenditure incurred by Railway Administrations primarily based on?
What is the interpretation of 'reasonable time' in the context of grant utilization?
What is the interpretation of 'reasonable time' in the context of grant utilization?
What condition must be fulfilled before the sanctioning authority grants a subsidy?
What condition must be fulfilled before the sanctioning authority grants a subsidy?
What was the primary reason for paying grants-in-aid to Non-Railway Schools after 26-1-1960?
What was the primary reason for paying grants-in-aid to Non-Railway Schools after 26-1-1960?
What is the maximum duration over which excess grants can be withdrawn from existing sanctioned schools?
What is the maximum duration over which excess grants can be withdrawn from existing sanctioned schools?
In which way can Railway administrations assist privately managed schools run by Railway men?
In which way can Railway administrations assist privately managed schools run by Railway men?
How much financial stake should Railway men have in expanding existing school buildings?
How much financial stake should Railway men have in expanding existing school buildings?
What percentage of the amount that would have been spent if the school were a railway school can be provided for furniture and equipment?
What percentage of the amount that would have been spent if the school were a railway school can be provided for furniture and equipment?
What is required from privately managed schools before they can receive certain types of financial assistance?
What is required from privately managed schools before they can receive certain types of financial assistance?
What happens to any structures erected by a licensee on Railway land if the Railway terminates the license?
What happens to any structures erected by a licensee on Railway land if the Railway terminates the license?
What type of assistance is the recurring grant to privately managed schools classified under?
What type of assistance is the recurring grant to privately managed schools classified under?
What condition applies to the assistance for purchasing furniture and equipment?
What condition applies to the assistance for purchasing furniture and equipment?
Why must any excess grants sanctioned before 26-1-60 be withdrawn gradually?
Why must any excess grants sanctioned before 26-1-60 be withdrawn gradually?
What is the primary condition for a school to be recommended for assistance from the Railway Board?
What is the primary condition for a school to be recommended for assistance from the Railway Board?
Who typically serves as the Chairman of the Managing Committee for railway-run schools?
Who typically serves as the Chairman of the Managing Committee for railway-run schools?
What should be considered when granting subsidies and assistance to schools?
What should be considered when granting subsidies and assistance to schools?
What could be a consequence if the Managing Committee does not follow advice from the Railway administration?
What could be a consequence if the Managing Committee does not follow advice from the Railway administration?
What is one factor that impacts the grant for medical institutions from the Railway?
What is one factor that impacts the grant for medical institutions from the Railway?
Which factor is included in determining the Railway's share of expenditure for Tuberculosis Sanatoria?
Which factor is included in determining the Railway's share of expenditure for Tuberculosis Sanatoria?
What must the Railway administration ensure regarding schools before they provide assistance?
What must the Railway administration ensure regarding schools before they provide assistance?
What is one of the criteria the Railway administration uses to evaluate grants to medical institutions?
What is one of the criteria the Railway administration uses to evaluate grants to medical institutions?
What should schools inform the Railway administration of when they are being sanctioned grants?
What should schools inform the Railway administration of when they are being sanctioned grants?
What types of checks are to be conducted concerning schools run by railway personnel?
What types of checks are to be conducted concerning schools run by railway personnel?
What is the minimum non-recurring grant amount that requires approval for specific conditions to be met regarding the accounts of the institution receiving it?
What is the minimum non-recurring grant amount that requires approval for specific conditions to be met regarding the accounts of the institution receiving it?
Which of the following is NOT required to justify a grant-in-aid to Railway Institutes or Sports Clubs?
Which of the following is NOT required to justify a grant-in-aid to Railway Institutes or Sports Clubs?
What must be specified in every order sanctioning a grant?
What must be specified in every order sanctioning a grant?
Which authority has the delegated power to sanction grants-in-aid?
Which authority has the delegated power to sanction grants-in-aid?
What condition applies to grants exceeding Rs. 1 lakh per annum related to their accounts?
What condition applies to grants exceeding Rs. 1 lakh per annum related to their accounts?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a type of institution to receive grants-in-aid?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a type of institution to receive grants-in-aid?
In terms of grants-in-aid, what is a prerequisite for the Railway men's Consumer Co-operative Society?
In terms of grants-in-aid, what is a prerequisite for the Railway men's Consumer Co-operative Society?
What is a necessary condition for the payment of grants that extend beyond the financial year?
What is a necessary condition for the payment of grants that extend beyond the financial year?
Which statement is true regarding the surrender of unspent balances from grants?
Which statement is true regarding the surrender of unspent balances from grants?
How should grants-in-aid be structured to support institutions reliant on recurring grants?
How should grants-in-aid be structured to support institutions reliant on recurring grants?
What must be clearly stated in each sanction letter regarding previous grants?
What must be clearly stated in each sanction letter regarding previous grants?
In what scenario may unspent balances not need to be refunded at the end of the financial year?
In what scenario may unspent balances not need to be refunded at the end of the financial year?
Under what condition can a school gain assistance from the Railway Board without being in receipt of full grant-in-aid from the State Government?
Under what condition can a school gain assistance from the Railway Board without being in receipt of full grant-in-aid from the State Government?
What is the primary role of the committee formed by the Railway administration regarding school assistance?
What is the primary role of the committee formed by the Railway administration regarding school assistance?
Who is generally expected to serve as the Chairman of the Managing Committee for schools run by railway personnel?
Who is generally expected to serve as the Chairman of the Managing Committee for schools run by railway personnel?
What consequence may occur if the Managing Committee does not adhere to the Railway administration's advice?
What consequence may occur if the Managing Committee does not adhere to the Railway administration's advice?
What factors affect the Railway's share of expenditure for medical institutions?
What factors affect the Railway's share of expenditure for medical institutions?
What should the Railway administration communicate to school authorities when sanctioning grants?
What should the Railway administration communicate to school authorities when sanctioning grants?
What is an essential criterion for the Railway's financial support of Tuberculosis Sanatoria?
What is an essential criterion for the Railway's financial support of Tuberculosis Sanatoria?
What action does the Railway administration take if shortcomings are observed during inspections?
What action does the Railway administration take if shortcomings are observed during inspections?
What is one typical condition that schools must meet to benefit from Railway assistance for furniture and equipment?
What is one typical condition that schools must meet to benefit from Railway assistance for furniture and equipment?
What aspect of financial management is subjected to Railway Board's approval for Tuberculosis Sanatoria?
What aspect of financial management is subjected to Railway Board's approval for Tuberculosis Sanatoria?
What is the purpose of reporting excess expenditure by Railway Administrations?
What is the purpose of reporting excess expenditure by Railway Administrations?
What duration does the subsidy for Railway men's Consumers Cooperative Societies last?
What duration does the subsidy for Railway men's Consumers Cooperative Societies last?
What must a society certify to continue receiving subsidies from the Railway Administration?
What must a society certify to continue receiving subsidies from the Railway Administration?
What qualifies grants given to other local bodies?
What qualifies grants given to other local bodies?
What is likely the interpretation of 'reasonable time' for grant spending?
What is likely the interpretation of 'reasonable time' for grant spending?
What can happen if a portion of the grant is not utilized as intended?
What can happen if a portion of the grant is not utilized as intended?
What must the sanctioning authority verify before granting a subsidy?
What must the sanctioning authority verify before granting a subsidy?
What information is expected from institutions receiving grants?
What information is expected from institutions receiving grants?
What is a guiding principle for spending grants by local bodies?
What is a guiding principle for spending grants by local bodies?
Which factor is vital for the ongoing evaluation of societies receiving subsidies?
Which factor is vital for the ongoing evaluation of societies receiving subsidies?
What is the maximum per capita grant-in-aid for primary classes according to the guidelines?
What is the maximum per capita grant-in-aid for primary classes according to the guidelines?
Which statement best describes the annual nature of grants-in-aid sanctioned to schools?
Which statement best describes the annual nature of grants-in-aid sanctioned to schools?
What is the minimum student requirement for a school to be eligible for grants-in-aid concerning Railway servants' children?
What is the minimum student requirement for a school to be eligible for grants-in-aid concerning Railway servants' children?
What should be considered when assessing a school's financial situation before granting aid?
What should be considered when assessing a school's financial situation before granting aid?
Which of the following restrictions is placed on the grants-in-aid provided to schools?
Which of the following restrictions is placed on the grants-in-aid provided to schools?
What minimum proportion of the total student body should be Railway servants' wards for a school to consider applying for grants?
What minimum proportion of the total student body should be Railway servants' wards for a school to consider applying for grants?
What is the purpose of the investigation into a school's attempts to seek additional assistance from the State Government?
What is the purpose of the investigation into a school's attempts to seek additional assistance from the State Government?
When can a grant-in-aid be sanctioned according to the financial guidelines?
When can a grant-in-aid be sanctioned according to the financial guidelines?
What factor must be checked regarding historical financial support from Railway revenues for granting new aid?
What factor must be checked regarding historical financial support from Railway revenues for granting new aid?
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Grants-in-aid
Grants-in-aid
Financial contributions given to institutions for specific purposes.
Educational and Medical Institutions
Educational and Medical Institutions
Institutions like schools, colleges, hospitals that receive grants-in-aid.
Railway Institutes and Sports Clubs
Railway Institutes and Sports Clubs
Organizations associated with the railways offering education and sports, receiving funds.
Recurring Grants
Recurring Grants
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Non-recurring Grants
Non-recurring Grants
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Grant Sanction Authority
Grant Sanction Authority
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Audited Financial Statements
Audited Financial Statements
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Grants-in-aid for non-railway schools
Grants-in-aid for non-railway schools
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Factors for grant-in-aid
Factors for grant-in-aid
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Railway employee children ratio
Railway employee children ratio
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State government recognition
State government recognition
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Budgetary deficit
Budgetary deficit
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Additional state aid attempts
Additional state aid attempts
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Grant amount limitation
Grant amount limitation
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Annual grants
Annual grants
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Existing grant continuity
Existing grant continuity
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What are the limits on how much railway administrations can spend?
What are the limits on how much railway administrations can spend?
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How are Railway Institutes and Clubs funded?
How are Railway Institutes and Clubs funded?
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What is the subsidy for Railway men's Consumer Cooperative Societies?
What is the subsidy for Railway men's Consumer Cooperative Societies?
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What are the conditions for other local bodies receiving grants?
What are the conditions for other local bodies receiving grants?
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What is the 'reasonable time' for using a grant?
What is the 'reasonable time' for using a grant?
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What are Non-Railway Schools?
What are Non-Railway Schools?
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What are the grants for Non-Railway Schools called?
What are the grants for Non-Railway Schools called?
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When did the policy for Non-Railway Schools change?
When did the policy for Non-Railway Schools change?
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What happens to existing grants after 1960?
What happens to existing grants after 1960?
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Who decides on grants for Non-Railway Schools?
Who decides on grants for Non-Railway Schools?
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What type of schools are run by Railwaymen in colonies?
What type of schools are run by Railwaymen in colonies?
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What is the Railway's role in these private schools?
What is the Railway's role in these private schools?
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What are non-recurring grants for private schools?
What are non-recurring grants for private schools?
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What kinds of non-recurring grants are offered?
What kinds of non-recurring grants are offered?
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What is the recurring assistance for private schools?
What is the recurring assistance for private schools?
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Railway School Assistance
Railway School Assistance
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Railway Representation in School Management
Railway Representation in School Management
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Grant Conditions Enforcement
Grant Conditions Enforcement
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Regular School Inspections
Regular School Inspections
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Consequences of Non-compliance
Consequences of Non-compliance
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Medical Institution Grants
Medical Institution Grants
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Sanatorium Costs
Sanatorium Costs
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Railway Board Approval
Railway Board Approval
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Cost of Medications
Cost of Medications
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Average Patient Benefit
Average Patient Benefit
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What are Grants-in-Aid?
What are Grants-in-Aid?
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Who approves Grants-in-Aid?
Who approves Grants-in-Aid?
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Conditions for receiving Grants-in-Aid
Conditions for receiving Grants-in-Aid
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Auditing of Grants-in-Aid
Auditing of Grants-in-Aid
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What are recurring grants?
What are recurring grants?
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What are non-recurring grants?
What are non-recurring grants?
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What is the role of the Railway in schools?
What is the role of the Railway in schools?
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Who sanctions grants to non-railway schools?
Who sanctions grants to non-railway schools?
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What's the minimum requirement for railway children in a school?
What's the minimum requirement for railway children in a school?
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Why does a school need to be fully recognized?
Why does a school need to be fully recognized?
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What's the key condition for receiving grants?
What's the key condition for receiving grants?
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What's the annual limit on grants?
What's the annual limit on grants?
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How are existing grants handled?
How are existing grants handled?
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Why can't the grant cover non-recurring costs?
Why can't the grant cover non-recurring costs?
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What happens if there are changes in the number of railway children?
What happens if there are changes in the number of railway children?
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Who has the final say on grants?
Who has the final say on grants?
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Grant Payment Timing
Grant Payment Timing
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Grant Sanction Lapse
Grant Sanction Lapse
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Grant Utilization Certificate
Grant Utilization Certificate
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Grant Sanction Drafting
Grant Sanction Drafting
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Grant Adjustment for Next Year
Grant Adjustment for Next Year
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Spending Limits for Railway Administrations
Spending Limits for Railway Administrations
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Funding for Railway Institutes and Clubs
Funding for Railway Institutes and Clubs
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Subsidy for Railwaymen's Consumer Co-operative Societies
Subsidy for Railwaymen's Consumer Co-operative Societies
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Grant Conditions for Other Local Bodies
Grant Conditions for Other Local Bodies
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Grants for Non-Railway Schools
Grants for Non-Railway Schools
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Conditions for Non-Railway Schools Receiving Grants
Conditions for Non-Railway Schools Receiving Grants
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Grant Amount for Non-Railway Schools
Grant Amount for Non-Railway Schools
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Grant Review and Modification
Grant Review and Modification
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Railway's Role in Private Schools
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Study Notes
Grants-in-Aid
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Grants are given to various institutions like educational/medical, sports clubs, railway cooperatives, and local bodies
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Approval authority is delegated to specific individuals
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Clear stipulations on the purpose, recurring/non-recurring nature, and timeframe for spend are required for grant approvals
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Audited accounts are necessary for railway institutes and cooperative societies to receive grants, including ensuring previous grants were spent appropriately
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Recurring grants over Rs. 1 lakh and non-recurring grants over Rs. 5 lakh are subject to audit by the Railway Accounts Department and the Comptroller and Auditor General
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Educational institutions require full government recognition and need to have at least one-third of students or 100 pupils as railway employees' children
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Grants to non-railway schools can be approved following consultations with the financial advisor, and chief accounts officers, and considering the factors such as: total school students, inclusion of railway employees/children, and if the school meets the requirements of the government's educational code and full grant eligibility and any budget deficits to be supported by the school and efforts to seek state government assistance
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Grants are on a yearly basis, and existing grants to non-railway schools continue unless circumstances substantially change
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Privately managed railway-employee schools in railway colonies may receive support from the railway administration, such as assistance for expanding facilities or construction
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Medical institutions receive grants based on the number of railway patients treated, per capita medicine costs, and estimated recoverable amounts
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Limits are set for railway institutes and clubs
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Railwaymen's consumer cooperative societies may receive subsidies to cover administrative and establishment charges for the first three years
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Other local bodies and institutions receive grants based on individual circumstances, with conditions such as spending funds within a reasonable timeframe and returning unspent funds
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Grants are monitored, including checks to ensure funds are specifically used for the intended purpose
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Grantees are checked and tracked to ensure funds are being used according to the terms of grant.
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If there are mistakes, funding can be withheld
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This quiz covers the essential aspects of grants-in-aid provided to various institutions, including educational and medical organizations. It examines the approval authority, stipulations for grant purposes, and auditing requirements for proper fund allocation and usage. Engage with key points about recurring and non-recurring grants and their specific criteria.