NGOs rely extensively on dedicated staff members to pursue their mission and carry out their roles, in terms of advocacy and delivery of programmes and projects, especially to the benefit, wellbeing and inclusion of vulnerable groups.

To reward the valuable contribution of long serving staff members in NGOs, the National Social Inclusion Foundation (NSIF) has established an NGO Staff Recognition Scheme open to retiring staff having attained the age of 60.

Selected staff members are awarded a Recognition Certificate and a cash grant of Rs 50,000.

The following eligibility criteria shall apply:

• The staff member should have attained the age of 60 or above at the time of retirement.
• The staff member should have at least 10 years of service with an NGO that is a regular beneficiary of NSIF funding.
• The NGO should have made statutory contributions in respect of the employee as required by law.
• The salary of the staff should have been funded from NSIF funds.
• The NGO should produce written evidence for the above and certify that the staff has worked for the required period.

Applications should be made by the NGO on the prescribed Application Form and sent by email to [email protected].