Consider the following facts with respect to the scheme of establishment of Ashram schools:

1. They are established mainly for promoting education in tribal areas.
2. The scheme provides 100% funding for establishment/building of these schools for boys in Naxal affected areas.
3. Expenditure on other items of non-recurring nature, for instance, furniture, etc. is to be shared with the Centre on 50:50 basis.

Which of the above is/are true?

The objective of the scheme is to increase education among Scheduled Tribes including PTGs. Ashram Schools provide education with residential facilities in an environment conducive to learning. The scheme is in operation since 1990-91. Salient features of the scheme are:

a)    The scheme is operational in the Tribal Sub-Plan States/UT Administrations. b)   Construction of Ashram schools for the primary, middle, secondary and senior secondary stages of education as well as upgradation of existing Ashram Schools for Scheduled Tribe boys and girls including PTGs. c)   100% funding for establishment of Ashram Schools, i.e. school buildings, hostels, kitchen and staff quarters for girls in TSP areas. In addition, 100% funding for establishment of Ashram Schools for boys in only TSP areas of the naxal affected districts identified by Ministry of Home Affairs from time to time (list of naxal affected districts as specified by MHA annexed). All other Ashram Schools for boys in TSP states will, however, continue to be funded on 50:50 basis. 100% funding will be provided to UTs. d)    Financial assistance on 50:50 basis will be given for other non-recurring items of expenditure, i.e. purchase of equipment, furniture and furnishing, purchase of few sets of books for a small library for use of inmates of the hostels, etc.