The Assam State Archives is the nodal agency for processing applications of different Government and non-Government organizations as well as individuals who are seeking financial assistance from the National Archives of India for preserving documents, manuscripts or rare books under their custody.
The grant of scheme is up to Rupees 10 lakhs on the condition that the applicant organization should bear 25% of the project cost. The schemes are recommended to the National Archives of India by the State Level Screening Committee of the Assam State Archives. The financial assistance is provided in the ratio of 75:25 (i.e. Central Government share is 75% and State Government share is 25%).