Financial Assistance to Pre-primary School in Remote Areas

Financial Assistance to Pre-primary School in Remote Areas is a state scheme by the Department of Tribal Welfare, Government of Goa. It offers money help to set up pre-primary schools in remote tribal areas that have no such facility. The scheme covers premises rent, salary for one teacher and one helper, teaching material, toys and daily snacks for students. Applications are open through the tribal welfare department in 2026.

FAPPSRA, as the scheme is known, is made for tribal children who live far from towns and have no access to early education. The government supports local schools, NGOs and trained teachers to start pre-primary classes. The amount is paid directly to the bank account of the school or agency. This keeps the process clear and cuts out middlemen.

Financial Assistance to Pre-primary School in Remote Areas - Introduction

Financial Assistance to Pre-primary School in Remote Areas is a dedicated state scheme by the Department of Tribal Welfare, Government of Goa. It supports poor tribal families by helping set up pre-primary schools where such facilities are not available. Schools get money for rent, staff salary, teaching aids and mid-day snacks for children.

The scheme covers the main running costs of a pre-primary school. This includes rent up to ₹2,000 per month, salary of one trained teacher at ₹10,000 per month, helper wages as per the Minimum Wages Act, and ₹300 per student per month for refreshments. In the first year, schools get ₹25,000 for teaching aids and toys, and ₹15,000 every year for the next four years. The benefit is sent electronically to the bank account of the school or agency.

Key Information

Benefits

This scheme offers strong support to run a pre-primary school smoothly. Below is the breakdown of money help provided under the scheme:

For helpers, the salary follows the rates fixed under the Minimum Wages Act as revised by the government regularly. If the class has more than 20 students, the government allows one extra teacher and one extra helper to keep up the quality of teaching.

Eligibility

To qualify for this support, the following criteria must be met:

1. The locality must not already have an existing pre-primary school.
2. The school should enroll at least ten Scheduled Tribe (ST) students within a class of twenty to qualify for helper and teacher salary support.
3. Teachers must meet the educational qualifications required by the Education Department for primary or pre-primary teaching posts.
4. If no local trained teacher is available, an untrained teacher may be appointed, provided they finish their certification within three years.

The following can apply: existing government primary or high schools in the area, NGOs with at least three years of experience in running pre-primary education, and qualified trained teachers with experience in early childhood education.

Application Process

Follow these steps for the offline application process:

STEP 1 - Visit the Department of Tribal Welfare, Government of Goa, located at Shram Shakti Bhavan, 5th Floor, Patto, Panaji, Goa 403001.

STEP 2 - Get the application form from the office or download the official proforma from the tribal welfare website.

STEP 3 - Fill in all required fields correctly, attach a passport-sized photograph, and make sure all supporting documents are self-attested.

STEP 4 - Submit the completed application to the Director of Tribal Welfare.

Once submitted, the Director of Tribal Welfare will check the application and place it before the state-level committee for final approval.

Documents Required

Keep these documents ready before applying:

• Resolution of the local Gramsabha or Village Panchayat.
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) or a valid lease agreement from the premises owner.
• An experience certificate for the agency or the main applicant.
• A list of enrolled Scheduled Tribe students in the prescribed format.
• Official details and qualifications of the proposed teacher and helper.
• Proof of application for registration of the pre-primary school with the state Education Department.

References

More details are available in the official documents below:

• Official Scheme Page
• Official Notification
• Citizen's Charter

FAQ's

Are untrained teachers considered under this scheme?

Yes, if a qualified teacher is not available in the area, the government may approve an untrained teacher at a fixed salary of ₹8,000 per month, pending their certification within three years.

Is there a provision for incremental salary increases for trained teachers?

Yes, trained teachers get a 10% yearly salary increase, provided their performance stays satisfactory during the previous year.

What is the salary for teachers and helpers?

Trained teachers get a fixed salary of ₹10,000 per month, while helpers are paid as per the current rates under the Minimum Wages Act.

How does the scheme support teaching materials and toys?

The scheme gives ₹25,000 in the first year for setup costs and ₹15,000 every year for the next four years to keep learning material updated.

How are refreshment expenses calculated?

The scheme gives ₹300 per student every month so children get healthy snacks during school hours.

Is there help available for school rent?

Yes, up to ₹2,000 per month is given for rent, with the exact amount based on the quality and condition of the facility.

Which department manages this scheme?

The Department of Tribal Welfare, Government of Goa, manages this scheme.

Are NGOs eligible for this funding?

Yes, NGOs with at least three years of experience in running pre-primary setups can apply.

Is the application process available online?

No, as of the latest update, applications are accepted only through the offline process at the Department of Tribal Welfare office.