Scheme for Construction of Multipurpose Community Halls in Areas Inhabited by Tribal Community (Sanskruti Bhavan)
State: Madhya Pradesh
Ministry: null
Department: Tribal Welfare and Scheduled Caste (SC) Department
Category: Transport & Infrastructure, Housing & Shelter
Beneficiary Type: Joint Liability Groups (JLGS), Registered Societies

The scheme aims to provide essential infrastructure by constructing Multipurpose Community Halls (Sanskruti Bhavan) in villages primarily inhabited by Scheduled Tribe Communities. Benefits include a facility that serves as a marriage hall, training center, and recreation room.

Benefits:
- Construction of a Multipurpose Community Hall, designated as Sanskruti Bhavan.
- The project provides funding for the entire cost of construction, subject to a maximum limit of ₹50,00,000/-, which includes the cost of land.

##### ***Intended Use of the Benefits***

- The hall must be used by the local population as a Multipurpose Community Hall.
- The facility must include a special Anganwadi.
- The hall must include a reading room.
- The hall must include a recreation room.
- The main hall must have a seating capacity of 200 to 300 people.
- The hall must serve as a marriage hall.
- The facility must function as a facilitation point for organizing awareness programmes, conducting trainings, seminars, holding meetings of Forest Right Committees and other socio cultural events.

##### ***Disbursement***

- The entire cost of the project will be deposited with the Executing Agency. 
- The funds are released after the detailed estimate, drawing of the project is approved by the State Level Committee and the construction license is obtained for the project.

##### ***Conditions***

- A separate long term Maintenance Agreement will be entered into with the Executing Agency for the maintenance of the Sanskruti Bhavan/Multipurpose Community Hall.
- The Panchayat may grant use of the facility at the rate fixed by the Government from time to time.
- The amount collected from granting use of the facility will be credited into the maintenance fund of the hall.

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Eligibility:
1.  The applicant must represent one of the following - 

- A Village Panchayat.
- A group of tribals.
- A Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) working for the betterment of tribals in the Village Panchayat area.

2.  The applicant must propose the project in areas inhabited by the Tribal Community.
3.  The applicant must ensure that the total cost of the project, including the cost of land, must not exceed ₹50,00,000/-.
4.  The applicant must ensure that the land is free from all encumbrances.
5.  The applicant must ensure that the application is made to the Tribal Welfare Department in the prescribed form.
##### ***The scheme classifies tribal habitations into three classes for sanctioning community halls.***

- For every five community halls sanctioned, the first two community halls must be sanctioned in &quot;Class A areas&quot;. &quot;Class A areas&quot; are the tribal areas in the village(s) situated within the Forest areas where the Forest Right Act is implemented.
- For every five community halls sanctioned, the next two community halls must be sanctioned in &quot;Class B areas&quot;. &quot;Class B areas&quot; are the tribal areas in the village/hamlet which has the habitation of tribal population for more than 40% of the population in that village/hamlet.
- For every five community halls sanctioned, the next one community hall must be sanctioned in &quot;Class C area&quot;. &quot;Class C areas&quot; are the areas in the villages inhabited by the tribal population with density less than 40% of the population of the village.

##### ***Post-Selection Conditions***

- The applicant must ensure that the Multipurpose Community Hall (Sanskruti Bhavan) will be used by the local population.
- The applicant must agree that any land suitable for the purpose of building the infrastructure may be acquired by the Government in the public interest as per the provisions of the Land Acquisition Act.
- The applicant must agree that land may also be transferred in favor of Government by Gift Deed by private persons.

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Application Process:
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Step 1: Access the Application Form and Prepare the ProposalThe applicant, which may be a Village Panchayat, a group of tribals, or a Non-Governmental Organization, must obtain the prescribed application form for Financial Assistance for Construction of Sanskruti Bhavan and finalize the proposed details, including the total estimated cost of the construction.
Step 2: Gather Supporting Documents and CertificationsThe applicant must compile all necessary enclosures required to substantiate the application, including ownership documents for the land, a No Objection Certificate from the land owner (if applicable), and survey records. If the applicant is a group of tribals, they must collect the signatures of at least 100 persons belonging to the tribal community.
Step 3: Submit the Completed Application to the DepartmentThe application, along with all required documents, must be submitted to the Tribal Welfare Department in the prescribed manner.
Step 4: Scrutiny by the Tribal Welfare DepartmentThe Tribal Welfare Department will scrutinize the applications received to check for completeness and adherence to the stated scheme criteria.
Step 5: Obtain State Level Committee ApprovalThe scrutinized application and proposal will be placed before the State Level Committee for final approval; this committee is chaired by the Minister of Tribal Welfare and includes various government officials like the Director of Tribal Welfare and Secretary, Finance.
Post-Application ProcessesStep 1: Preparation by the Executing AgencyUpon sanction, the Directorate of Tribal Welfare may get the construction work executed through an Executing Agency. This Executing Agency must ensure that the detailed estimate and drawing of the project are approved by the State Level Committee and that the necessary construction license is obtained.
Step 2: Release of Funds to the Executing AgencyThe entire cost of the sanctioned project will be deposited with the Executing Agency only after the requirements regarding the estimate, drawing approval, and construction license are fulfilled.
Step 3: Execute Maintenance AgreementA separate long term Maintenance Agreement must be entered into with the Executing Agency to govern the maintenance of the Sanskruti Bhavan/Multipurpose Community Hall.
Step 4: Management and Maintenance Fund CollectionThe local Panchayat will manage the facility and may grant use of the hall at a rate fixed by the Government from time to time; this amount will be credited into the maintenance fund of the hall.

Documents Required:
Application Submission StageDetails Of The Land Including Copies Of Ownership Documents.
No Objection Certificate From Owner Of The Land (If Any).
Resolution Of The Village Panchayat (If Applying As A Village Panchayat).
Signatures Of At Least 100 Persons Belonging To Tribal Community (If The Request Is Made By A Group Of Tribals).
Gram Sabha Resolution.
Survey Records And Survey Plan Of The Property.
Post-Approval/Fund Release StageDetailed Estimate Of The Project.
Drawing Of The Project.
Construction License For The Project.