The Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana is an ambitious initiative focused on the integrated, holistic, and inclusive development of tribal communities in Gujarat. The scheme aims to create quality social and civil infrastructure, ensure sustainable livelihoods, and boost employment and entrepreneurship in tribal areas. Its overarching goal is to double the income of every tribal family through mission mode, need-based, and outcome-oriented projects that enhance the overall quality of life and foster prosperity.
Focus Areas (Ten Points)
- Employment Opportunities: Generating new job avenues in tribal areas.
- Quality Education & Higher Education: Enhancing access to quality education for tribal children and promoting higher education.
- Economic Development: Promoting sustainable economic activities.
- Health: Improving access to healthcare services.
- Housing: Providing adequate housing to tribal families.
- Safe Drinking Water: Ensuring access to clean and safe drinking water.
- Irrigation: Strengthening irrigation facilities for better agricultural outcomes.
- Universal Electrification: Achieving universal electricity access in tribal households and villages.
- All-Weather Road Connectivity: Developing reliable road networks.
- Urban Development: Developing tribal towns as engines of growth.
Benefits
- Income Doubling: Aims to double the income of all tribal families, including migrant families and Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).
- Livelihood Enhancement: Boosts animal husbandry and dairy-based activities.
- Education: Improves access to quality education for tribal children and emphasizes higher education.
- Housing: Provides a house to each tribal family, including those from particularly vulnerable groups.
- Safe Water: Ensures safe drinking water for all tribal families.
- Agricultural Income: Assures income from agriculture for tribal farmers.
- Electrification: Guarantees universal electrification for all Scheduled Tribe households and villages, enhancing quality of life and economic development.
- Wealth Creation: Promotes wealth creation in tribal areas to improve overall living standards.
- Urban Development: Develops tribal towns as growth engines to further augment income and opportunities.
Eligibility
- The beneficiary must be from a Tribal Category.
- The beneficiary must belong to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) group.
Application Process
- No Direct Application:
Citizens are not required to apply directly to this scheme. The implementation and beneficiary selection are managed by the government based on the prescribed guidelines.
Documents Required
- Tribal Category Document: Proof of tribal status.
- BPL Certificate: Verification of economic status.
- Land-Related Document: Required if availing specific benefits.
- Aadhaar Card: Identity verification.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who can avail the benefits of this scheme?
The scheme benefits tribal families in Gujarat who belong to the BPL category, including migrant tribal families and Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups. -
Who are the beneficiaries for this scheme?
All tribal families meeting the eligibility criteria are considered beneficiaries, with a focus on those in need of socio-economic upliftment.