Sarkari Yojana
Pradhan Mantri Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana
About Pradhan Mantri Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana
Run by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, Pradhan Mantri Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana tackles the distinct challenges tribal communities face, focusing on their all-round development while preserving their cultural heritage and identity. It delivers support across six key components — 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, among others. To access specific benefits, an applicant must belong to a Scheduled Tribe or live in an identified village with a substantial tribal population.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Tribal Affairs
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Pradhan Mantri Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
For Pre-Matric Scholarship
Membership in a Scheduled Tribe is required of…
Membership in a Scheduled Tribe is required of the applicant.
Enrolment in Standard IX or X is necessary
Enrolment in Standard IX or X is necessary.
The parental annual income must not exceed ₹2,50,000/-
The parental annual income must not exceed ₹2,50,000/-. For Post-Matric Scholarship
Membership in a Scheduled Tribe is required of…
Membership in a Scheduled Tribe is required of the applicant.
Enrolment in Class XI or above is necessary
Enrolment in Class XI or above is necessary.
The parental annual income must not exceed ₹2,50,000/-
The parental annual income must not exceed ₹2,50,000/-. For Pradhan Mantri Adi Adarsh Gram Yojana (Village Eligibility)
At least 50% of the village's population must…
At least 50% of the village's population must belong to a tribal community.
A total Scheduled Tribes population of at least…
A total Scheduled Tribes population of at least 500 must reside in the village. For PVTG Development
The beneficiary must come from a family or…
The beneficiary must come from a family or habitation belonging to a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG). For Eklavya Model Residential Schools
Admission being sought in Class VI to XII…
Admission being sought in Class VI to XII by a Scheduled Tribe student is the requirement here.
Benefits Provided
Pradhan Mantri Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Village Development Under the Pradhan Mantri Adi…
Village Development Under the Pradhan Mantri Adi Adarsh Gram Yojana, each village gets ₹20,38,000/- to close gaps across eight sectors — road connectivity, telecom connectivity, schools, Anganwadi Centres, health sub-centres, drinking water, drainage, and solid waste management. PVTG Development The Pradhan Mantri PVTG Development Mission funds essential amenities — secure housing, clean drinking water, sanitation, and better access to education, health, nutrition, and road and telecom connectivity. Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheduled Tribe students in Standard IX and X receive financial assistance. Post-Matric Scholarship Scheduled Tribe students in Class XI and above receive financial assistance. Tribal Research State Governments and Union Territories receive financial assistance for Tribal Research Institutes engaged in research, documentation, and preserving tribal cultural heritage. Livelihood Support Minor Forest Produce is procured at Minimum Support Price, alongside value-addition training through Van Dhan Vikas Kendras under the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission. Residential Education Eklavya Model Residential Schools give students from Class VI to XII access to quality education in blocks with more than 50% ST population and at least 20,000 tribal persons.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
A Caste Certificate, proving Scheduled Tribe status
A Caste Certificate, proving Scheduled Tribe status.
An Income Certificate, proving parental annual income of…
An Income Certificate, proving parental annual income of up to ₹2,50,000/-.
The Mark Sheet from the last qualifying examination
The Mark Sheet from the last qualifying examination.
A Student Identity Card or bonafide certificate from…
A Student Identity Card or bonafide certificate from the educational institution.
An Aadhaar Card or other proof of identity
An Aadhaar Card or other proof of identity.
Bank account details — Account Number and IFSC…
Bank account details — Account Number and IFSC Code — for Direct Benefit Transfer.
A passport-size photograph
A passport-size photograph.
A Domicile Certificate or other proof of residence
A Domicile Certificate or other proof of residence.
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Pradhan Mantri Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana through the online application process outlined below.
Application for Scholarships (Pre-Matric and Post-Matric)
Access the National Scholarship Portal, or the relevant…
Access the National Scholarship Portal, or the relevant State Scholarship Portal the State Government has designated.
Register on the portal with basic details such…
Register on the portal with basic details such as name, date of birth, and mobile number to generate login credentials.
Log in and fill out the specific application…
Log in and fill out the specific application form for the ST students' Pre-Matric or Post-Matric Scholarship.
Upload scanned copies of the required documents —…
Upload scanned copies of the required documents — Caste Certificate, Income Certificate, and Mark Sheets — in the prescribed format and size.
Review the entered details and submit the application…
Review the entered details and submit the application online before the given deadline. Application for PVTG and Village Development Components
State Governments and Union Territory administrations prepare proposals…
State Governments and Union Territory administrations prepare proposals based on the specific needs of identified villages and PVTG habitations.
The State Governments submit these proposals to the…
The State Governments submit these proposals to the Ministry of Tribal Affairs for approval and financial assistance.
Once approved, funds are released to the State…
Once approved, funds are released to the State Governments to carry out development activities such as housing, infrastructure, and connectivity.
Official Application & Website
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