The platform is administered by the Director of Tea Tribes and Adivasi Welfare. It serves a population of close to seven million, almost 20% of the total population of Assam. These communities have been severely underserved with regard to educational and welfare opportunities.
Scholarship Schemes on SIRISH Portal
| Scholarship Name | Level | Benefit |
| Pre matric Scholarship | Class 9 to Class 10 | ₹ 3,000 per annum |
| Post Matric Scholarship | Class 11 to PG | Upto ₹ 7,000 per annum |
| Simon Sing Horo Special Scholarship | HSCL/HSSLC | ₹ 10,000 |
| Financial Assistant for Higher Studies | UG/PG | Upto ₹ 35,000 per annum |
| Financial Assistant for ANM/GNM/Technical Courses | Diploma | Up to 20,000 per annum |
| Coaching for Higher Studies | UPSC, SSC, Banking, JEE/NEET, etc | Up to ₹ 10,000 per month |
| Grants to Women SHGs | SHG Projects | ₹ 25,000 |
| Swahid Dayal Das Panika Swaniyojan Achoni | Self Employed/Entrepreneur | ₹ 25,000 |
| Financial Assistance to Students who Cleared Civil Services Prelims Conducted by UPSC/APSC | UPSC/APSC Qualifiers | N/A |
Pre-Matric Scholarship
The Pre-Matric Scholarship serves as the foundation of SIRISH’s educational support system, targeting students in Classes IX and X. This scheme recognizes the critical importance of preventing educational dropouts during the transition from primary to secondary education.
Eligibility
To be eligible, an applicant must:
- Belong to Tea Tribes and Adivasi Community.
- Be enrolled in Class 9 or 10
- Produce a valid caste certificate
- Have a family income not exceeding ₹5 lakh per annum
- Produce recommendation letter from Headmaster/ Principal or admission/fee receipts
Benefits: ₹3,000 per annum
Post-Matric Scholarship
Eligibility
To be eligible, an applicant must:
- Belong to Tea Tribes and Adivasi Community
- Be enrolled in Class 11 to post graduation programs
- Produce a valid caste certificate
- Have a family income not exceeding ₹5 lakh per annum
- Produce a recommendation letter from the Headmaster/Principal or submit admission/fee receipts
Benefits of Post-Matric Scholarship
| Education Level | Financial Assistance |
| Class – XI to XII | ₹ 5,000 per annum |
| 3 years Degree course | ₹ 7,000 рer annum |
Simon Sing Horo Special Post-Matric Scholarship
Designed to recognize academic achievement and promote continued higher education, this one-time incentive program was created in tribute to a prominent community leader.
- The students should have passed HSLC examinations from SEBA or equivalent educational board recognized by Govt. of Assam and HSSLC examinations from AHSEC or equivalent educational board recognized by Govt. of Assam
- The student must provide admission receipts proving continuation of his/her studies in the next level.
- The candidate must be a permanent resident of Assam and must belong to Tea Tribes and Adivasi Community.
- The applicant must produce a valid caste certificate.
- The applicant must have a family income not exceeding ₹5 lakh per annum.
Benefits: ₹ 10,000
NOTE: The candidates applying for this incentive scheme shall also be eligible for normal Post-Matric Scholarship, Financial Assistance for Higher Studies and Financial Assistance for ANM/GNM/Technical Courses; if eligible, in the same year.
Financial Assistance for Higher Studies
This scheme provides one-time financial support to students who wish to pursue professional or higher education courses. It aims to encourage students to continue their studies beyond school level.
Eligibility
- The applicant should be a permanent resident of Assam and must belong to Tea Tribes and Adivasi community.
- The applicant must produce a valid caste certificate.
- Must produce admission fee receipt of the course undergoing or a recommendation from Head of the Institution certifying that he/she is undergoing the course.
- The applicant must have a family income not exceeding ₹5 lakh per annum.
Benefits of Financial Assistance for Higher Studies scholarship
| Category | Annual Assistance | Applicable Courses |
| Group A | ₹ 35,000 | MBBS, BDS, MAMS, BAMS,
BVSc, MVSc, BE, ME. B.Tech, M.Tech, B.Arch, M. Arch., M.Phil, PhD, and equivalent |
| Group B | ₹ 30,000 | MBA, M.Sc (Agri), LLM, B.Sc
(Agri), B.Sc (Bio-Tech), and equivalent |
| Group C | ₹ 25,000 | BSc. Nursing and Post
Graduate courses like – MA, MSc., MSc. Nursing, M.Com, MSW, LLB, B. Ed, and equivalent |
NOTE: The applicant eligible under this scheme will not be eligible for other schemes except for the scheme “Simon Sing Horo (Special Post-Matric) Scholarship”, if eligible, in the same year.
Financial Assistance for ANM/GNM/ Technical Courses
Recognizing the growing demand for healthcare professionals and technical expertise, this scheme specifically targets nursing and technical education.
Eligibility
- The applicant should be a permanent resident of Assam and must belong to Tea Tribes and Adivasi community.
- The applicants must be currently undergoing the courses in a Govt. or Govt. Recognized Institutes.
- The applicant must produce a valid caste certificate.
- Must produce admission fee receipt of the course undergoing or a recommendation from Head of the Institution certifying that he/she is undergoing the course.
- The applicant must have a family income not exceeding ₹5 lakh per annum.
Benefits of Financial Assistance for ANM/GNM/ Technical Courses Scholarship
| Category | Annual Assistance | Applicable Courses |
| Group A | ₹ 20,000 | GNM (both Govt. & NonGovt. Institutions) |
| Group B | ₹ 15,000 | ANM (both Govt. & NonGovt. Institutions) |
| Group C | ₹ 8,000 | Polytechnic, Vocational 3
(three) years Degree Courses and equivalent |
| Group D | ₹ 6,000 | ITI, Lab Technician and
other Diploma courses of not less than 2 (two) years duration. |
| Group E | ₹ 4,000 | PGDCA, Beauty Therapist
and other diploma courses of not less than 1 (one) year duration. |
Coaching for Higher Studies Scholarship
This initiative addresses the competitive examination preparation needs of Tea Tribes and Adivasi candidates, providing structured coaching support for various government service examinations.
Eligibility
- The applicant should be a permanent resident of Assam and must belong to Tea Tribes and Adivasi community.
- The applicant must produce a valid caste certificate.
- The applicant must produce necessary documents regarding qualification for undergoing the coaching.
- For undergraduate students who are preparing for medical & engineering entrance exams, he/she should be from science stream with Physics, Chemistry & Biology (for medical) or Physics, Chemistry & Maths (for engineering)
- The applicant must secure the requisite percentage of marks in the qualifying examination prescribed for the desired coaching, based on subject matter and on the available seats.
- The applicant must have a family income not exceeding ₹5 lakh per annum.
Benefits: ₹ 10,000 per month for up to 1 year
Grants to Women SHGs
This scheme provides financial support to women’s Self-Help Groups from the Tea Tribes and Adivasi communities. The aim is to help women start small businesses or other income-generating activities, so they can become more independent and support their families.
Eligibility
- The Self Help Groups (SHGs) shall comprise of 10 – 20 members.
- All members of the SHGs shall be of the age group of between 18 years to 59 years.
- All members must be valid Indian citizens residing in the State of Assam and belonging to Tea Tribes and Adivasi Community.
- The SHGs should have a Bank account with joint-signatory provision.
- The SHGs should be enrolled in the respective Block Development offices and Block Mission Management Units (BMMU) of Assam State Rural Livelihood Mission (ASRLM).
- The SHGs should submit a group photograph containing all members of the group.
- SHGs once covered under the scheme shall not be entitled for consideration of another grant for at least 3 (three) years.
Benefits: ₹ 25,000
Swahid Dayal Das Panika Swaniyojan Achoni
Named after a revered community leader, this scheme promotes individual entrepreneurship and self-employment initiatives within Tea Tribes communities. The program aims to empower community members by providing them with opportunities to establish their own businesses and achieve financial independence.
Eligibility
- The applicants should be permanent residents of Assam and must belong to the Tea Tribes community.
- The applicant must produce a valid caste certificate.
- Applicants shall be between 20 to 35 years of age Groups as on 1st January of the year of application.
- Applicants should be self employed youth and must not be members of any Govt./Semi Govt. authorities/boards, PRI members, Selection Committee members, or Permanent salaried staff of Tea Garden.
- The applicant must have less than 10 bighas of land in the name of his family. An undertaking in this regard should be submitted in the prescribed format.
- The applicant must submit an undertaking in the prescribed format stating his/her annual family income.
- Candidates who have successfully completed at least 3 months skills training in the trade shall be given preference.
- The applicant shall submit a trade license issued by the Gram Panchayat or Urban Corporations/Boards, etc.
- Recommendation letter from the Chairman, Sub- Divisional Beneficiary Selection Committee and local MLA / MP stating him/ her as eligible for the scheme should be submitted.
Benefits: ₹ 25,000
Financial Assistance to Students who Cleared Civil Services Prelims Conducted by UPSC/APSC
This scheme gives a cash reward to students from the Tea Tribes and Adivasi communities who clear the preliminary exams of UPSC or APSC. It is meant to encourage and support them in preparing for the next stages of the exam. The financial help can be used for coaching, study materials, or other related needs.
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How to Apply for the SIRISH Schemes?
Before applying for any scheme, you need to log in to the SIRISH portal. If you’re a new user, you must register first. Follow the steps below to complete your registration process.
Step 1: Visit the official SIRISH portal – https://sirishassam.in
Step 2: On the homepage, go to the Login section and click on SIRISH Login.
Step 3: Choose any one of the three available servers. If one doesn’t work, try the next.
Step 4: Click on Sign Up
Step 5: Enter your mobile number, fill in the captcha code, and then enter the OTP sent to your phone.
Step 6: Fill in the basic personal details to complete your registration.
Once registered, you’ll receive the login credentials which are required to proceed further.
Logging in to the SIRISH Portal
Step 1: Go to the SIRISH official portal – https://sirishassam.in
Step 2: Click on SIRISH Login from the login panel
Step 3: Choose any one of the three available servers. If one doesn’t work, try the next.
Step 4: Enter your Login ID and Password
Step 5: Click Sign In to log in to your account
Official Support Channels of SIRISH Portal
| Contact Method | Details |
| Phone | +91 88221-39494 |
| directoratetgtoffice00@gmail.com
director-ttw@assam.gov.in |
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| Address | Directorate of Tea Tribes and Adivasi Welfare, Rupnagar, Guwahati-32, Assam |
SIRISH Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who is eligible to apply for the schemes available through the SIRISH portal?
Applicants must be individuals or groups who are permanent residents of Assam, belong to the Tea Tribes or Adivasi communities, and meet the specific eligibility criteria for the schemes offered on the portal.
What constitutes valid community certification for SIRISH applications?
Applicants require TGL (Tea Garden Labour) or Ex-TGL caste certificates which are duly certified/issued by the Deputy Commissioner of the concerned district or designated officer.
What is the annual income limit for SIRISH schemes?
Most schemes require an annual family income not exceeding Rs. 5 lakh.
Can students pursuing education outside Assam apply for SIRISH schemes?
Yes, permanent residents of Assam from Tea Tribes and Adivasi communities studying in other states remain eligible, provided they meet all other scheme-specific requirements.
How are income limits verified during the application process?
Income verification occurs through income certificates issued by competent authorities or income undertakings as specified in scheme guidelines. False declarations may result in application rejection and future disqualification.
Can beneficiaries receive assistance from multiple SIRISH schemes simultaneously?
Most schemes operate on an exclusive basis, meaning beneficiaries can typically access only one scheme at a time. The Simon Sing Horo Scholarship represents an exception, as it can be combined with certain other educational assistance programs.
What should applicants do if they encounter technical difficulties during application submission?
SIRISH provides multiple server options (Server 1, 2, and 3) to address technical issues. If problems persist, applicants can seek assistance from official support channels.