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Pradhan Mantri Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana

The scheme provides comprehensive support through six key components, including integrated village development under Pradhan Mantri Adi Adarsh Gram Yojana, development of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups, support to Tribal Research Institutes, and Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarships.

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About This Scheme

The scheme "Pradhan Mantri Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana" was launched by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India. The scheme aims to address the unique challenges faced by tribal communities by focusing on their holistic development and the preservation of their cultural heritage and identity. The scheme provides comprehensive support through six key components, including integrated village development under Pradhan Mantri Adi Adarsh Gram Yojana, development of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups, support to Tribal Research Institutes, and Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarships. The applicant must belong to a Scheduled Tribe or reside in an identified village with a significant tribal population to avail of specific benefits.

Benefits

##### Village Development

₹20.4 L

Provision of ₹20,38,000/- per village under the Pradhan Mantri Adi Adarsh Gram Yojana to bridge gaps in eight sectors including road connectivity, telecom connectivity, schools, Anganwadi Centres, health sub-centres, drinking water facilities, drainage, and solid waste management.

##### PVTG Development

Financial assistance under the Pradhan Mantri PVTG Development Mission for essential amenities such as secure housing, clean drinking water, sanitation, improved access to education, health, nutrition, and road and telecom connectivity.

##### Pre-Matric Scholarship

Financial assistance for Scheduled Tribe students studying in Standard IX and X.

##### Post-Matric Scholarship

Financial assistance for Scheduled Tribe students studying in Class XI and above.

##### Tribal Research

Financial assistance to State Governments and Union Territories for Tribal Research Institutes to facilitate research, documentation, and preservation of tribal cultural heritage.

##### Livelihood Support

Procurement of Minor Forest Produces at Minimum Support Price and value addition training programs through Van Dhan Vikas Kendras under the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission.

##### Residential Education

Access to quality education for students from Class VI to XII through Eklavya Model Residential Schools in blocks with more than 50% ST population and at least 20,000 tribal persons.

Required Documents

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Caste Certificate (to prove Scheduled Tribe status).
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Income Certificate (to prove parental annual income is up to ₹2,50,000/-).
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Mark Sheet of the last qualifying examination.
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Student Identity Card or bonafide certificate from the educational institution.
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Aadhaar Card or proof of identity.
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Bank Account Details (Account Number and IFSC Code for Direct Benefit Transfer).
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Passport Size Photograph.
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Domicile Certificate or Proof of Residence.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

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Level: Central Government
Max benefit: ₹20.4 L