Seva Bhoj Yojna
in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
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Key dates and updates (Andaman and Nicobar Islands)
Nationwide and Andaman and Nicobar Islands-specific milestones. Verify on the official portal before you apply.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scheme launch |
Seva Bhoj Yojna in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Seva Bhoj Yojna is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Apply for Seva Bhoj Yojna in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Scheme Overview
The scheme “Seva Bhoj Yojna” was launched by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India and it has been made operational with effect from the 1st of August, 2018. The scheme shall be applicable within the territorial jurisdiction of India and will remain open from the 1st to 15th of every month.
Eligibility Criteria
A Public Trust or society or body corporate or organization, or institution covered under the provisions of section 10 (23BBA) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 (as amended from time to time) or registered under the provisions of section 12AA of the Income Tax Act, 1961, for charitable/religious purposes, or a company formed and registered under the provisions of section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013 or section 25 of the Companies Act, 1956, as the case may be, for charitable/ religious purposes or a Public Trust registered as such for charitable/religious purposes under any Law for the time being in force, or a society registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, for charitable/religious purposes.
The applicant Public Trust or society or body corporate, or organization or institution, as the case may be, must be involved in charitable/religious activities by way of free and philanthropic distribution of food/prasad/langar (Community Kitchen)/ bhandara free of cost and without discrimination through the modus of public, charitable/religious trusts or endowments including maths, Temples, Gurdwaras, Wakfs, Churches, Synagogues, Agiaries or other places of public religious worship.
The institutions/organizations should have been in existence for the preceding three years before applying for assistance.
Only those institutions would be eligible for financial assistance which has been distributing free food, Langar, and Prasad to the public for at least the past three years on the day of application. For this purpose, entities shall furnish a self-certificate.
Financial assistance under the scheme shall be given only to those institutions which are not in receipt of any financial assistance from the Central/State Government for the purpose of distributing free food.
The institutions shall serve free food to at least 5000 people in a calendar month.
Benefits
Ghee
Edible oil
Sugar / Burra / Jaggery
Rice
Atta / Maida / Rava /Flour
Pulses
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Copy of the valid Registration Certificate |
| 2 | Copy of Memorandum of Association/Article of Association/Charter of Activities of the organization. |
| 3 | Copies of Audited Accounts for the last three years. |
| 4 | Copies of the Annual Report, if any, for the last three years. |
| 5 | List of Office Bearers/Governing Body of the Institution. |
| 6 | Name of the authorized signatory who will sign all documents with contact details and E-mail ID. |
| 7 | Self-certificate indicating that the institution is distributing free food for at least the past three years on the day of application and providing free food to at least 5000 people in a month. |
| 8 | Certificate from District Magistrate indicating that the institution is involved in charitable/religious activities and is distributing free food to the public/devotees etc. for the last three years at least on a daily/monthly basis. |
| 9 | PAN/ TAN Number of the institution/ organization. |
| 10 | List of locations where free food is being distributed by the institution. |
| 11 | Number of persons being served free food by the Institution in the previous year – self-declaration. |
| 12 | Bank Authorization Letter as per prescribed format. |
| 13 | Invoices issued by the suppliers for the purchases of specified items |
Common questions in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Who can apply for Seva Bhoj Yojna in Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
Eligible residents of Andaman and Nicobar Islands who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Seva Bhoj Yojna. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Seva Bhoj Yojna in Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
Applicants in Andaman and Nicobar Islands typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
What are the important dates for Seva Bhoj Yojna?
Key dates are summarized in the table on this page, from 1 August 2018 through 1 August 2018, based on values DeshSeva currently stores for this item.
Frequently Asked Questions
Under the Scheme, Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) and Central Government's share of Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) paid on purchase of specific raw food items by Charitable/Religious Institutions like Gurudwaras, Temples, Dharmik Ashrams, Mosques, Dargahs, Churches, Math, Monasteries, etc. for distributing free food to public shall be reimbursed as Financial Assistance by the Government of India.