Pradhan Mantri Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana
Category: Education & Learning, Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Level: Central | State: All
Ministry: Ministry Of Tribal Affairs

Details:
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
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.


Eligibility Criteria:
##### ***For Pre-Matric Scholarship***

- The applicant must belong to a Scheduled Tribe.
- The applicant must be studying in Standard IX or X.
- The applicant's parental annual income must be up to ₹2,50,000/-.

##### ***For Post-Matric Scholarship***

- The applicant must belong to a Scheduled Tribe.
- The applicant must be studying in Class XI or above.
- The applicant's parental annual income must be up to ₹2,50,000/-.

##### ***For Pradhan Mantri Adi Adarsh Gram Yojana (Village Eligibility)***

- The village must have at least 50% tribal population.
- The village must have a total population of at least 500 Scheduled Tribes.

##### ***For PVTG Development***

- The beneficiary must belong to a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) family or habitation.

##### ***For Eklavya Model Residential Schools***

- The applicant must be a Scheduled Tribe student seeking admission in Class VI to XII.