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The scheme aims to provide training and equipment to boost inland fisheries among Scheduled Tribe beneficiaries.

Benefit: Scheduled Tribe trainees are given a training kit worth ₹2,500/- after completing three months of training. The kit includes cast nets, gill nets with seekers and floats, nylon twine, cotton ropes, plastic ropes, and net-weaving equipment. Training Kit: The kit is provided after the successful completion of a three-month training program. Frequency of Disbursement: The benefits for this component can be reclaimed only once in a lifetime.

The scheme aims to boost fish production and provide employment through inland fisheries. Under this scheme, Financial assistance is provided as a scholarship to tribal trainees undergoing fisheries training.

Benefit: A trainee is paid a scholarship of ₹2,000/- per month for three months, amounting to a total of ₹6,000/-. Training Details Duration: 3 months Location: Tribal area training centers run by the Fisheries Department at Khedbrahma, Kadana, Chhota Udepur, Rajpipla, Madhuban, and Ukai. Conditions for Receiving Benefits: A trainee is eligible for the scholarship only if they maintain a minimum of 60% attendance during the training period. Validity: The benefit is available once in a lifetime for each eligible trainee.

The scheme "Trekking in Forest Area (Scheduled Tribes)" by the Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to promote love and awareness for nature among youth by organizing trekking programs in forest areas for selected Scheduled Tribes young men and women.

Benefit: Nature Immersion Experience: The selected beneficiaries will have the opportunity to participate in a guided forest trekking program designed to foster a love for nature and environmental awareness. - Exposure to Biodiversity: Participants will get firsthand experience of pristine natural sites, including forests, wildlife, birds, trees, springs, mountains, and ravines.

The scheme aims to provide full financial coverage for motor driving training, including courses for Light Motor Vehicles and Heavy Motor Vehicles, specifically recognizing Goa’s future in the transport sector. It benefits eligible Tribal families in Goa whose annual income is below ₹1,20,000/-.

Benefit: The Government will provide the cost of the training entirely, covering 100% of the training fee. For Light Motor Vehicle training, the proposed financial outlay per beneficiary is ₹3,000/- (Indian Rupees three thousand). For Heavy Motor Vehicle training, the proposed financial outlay per beneficiary is ₹4,000/- (Indian Rupees four thousand). The assistance is provided for training in both Light Motor Vehicles (LMV) and Heavy Motor Vehicles (HMV). It is targeted that 400 persons (200 for LMV and 200 for HMV) will be provided this assistance in a financial year.

This sub-scheme aims to empower Scheduled Tribe (ST) families by providing financial assistance to purchase tourist taxis for self-employment in Goa’s growing tourism industry. It supports tribal households in transitioning from traditional occupations to sustainable livelihood opportunities.

Benefit: For BPL families: A total subsidy of ₹25,000/-, comprising ₹10,000/- from the District Rural Development Agency (DRDA) under the Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY) and ₹15,000/- from the Directorate of Social Welfare (DSW).- For non-BPL tribal families (with annual income < ₹1,20,000/-): A subsidy of ₹15,000/- from DSW.- The subsidy is a one-time financial assistance towards the cost of purchasing a tourist taxi for livelihood use. Target Beneficiaries per Year: 50 tribal households. _The vehicle must be registered and operated as a tourist taxi under applicable transport regulations._ _The vehicle must be used solely for livelihood/self-employment by the beneficiary._ _The subsidy is non-recurring and can be availed only once per household._ _Misuse or transfer of vehicle ownership within the benefit period may lead to withdrawal or recall of the assistance._

The scheme aims to assist tribal families in Goa to purchase motorcycles for self-employment by offering a government subsidy, thereby promoting economic self-reliance among low-income households.

Benefit: Eligible BPL families receive a total subsidy of ₹25,000/-, comprising ₹10,000/- from DRDA under the Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY) and an additional ₹15,000/- from the Directorate of Social Welfare. Non-BPL tribal families (with income < ₹1,20,000/- per annum) receive a subsidy of ₹15,000/- from the Directorate of Social Welfare only. The subsidy is a one-time financial assistance for purchasing a motorcycle (used for livelihood activities such as transport or pilot service). Approximately 200 beneficiaries are targeted each financial year under this component. _The beneficiary must utilise the motorcycle exclusively for livelihood purposes._ _Assistance is extended only once per eligible household._ _In case of misutilisation or non-compliance, the Government may withdraw or recall the benefit._

The scheme aims to attract tourists with better quality mechanized Tea and Coffee shops and tender coconut water parlors, as Goa is a tourist destination, ensuring better hygiene than other restaurants. The scheme provides entire project financing for establishing a parlor.

Benefit: Provision of the entire project financing for establishing a Tea/Coffee and Coconut Parlor, with a project cost of about ₹25,000/- to ₹30,000/-. The beneficiary will be rewarded with the entire amount deposited if they successfully deposit the aforesaid amount. Conditions _The beneficiary has to deposit 50% of the total project cost to the Department._ _The deposit must be paid in 36 installments._ _The required deposit must be completed within a period of three years._ _If the beneficiary fails to deposit the amount or installments in time for three consecutive months or defaults for more than 3 times, their right to ownership will be suspended until the entire amount is paid._ _If the beneficiary fails to repay the amount for six months, the same will be forfeited in favor of the Government._

The scheme "Uniform Assistance for Scheduled Tribe Students" by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Gujarat, provides ₹900/- for three pairs of uniforms to ST students in government and aided primary schools studying in Classes 1 to 8.

Benefit: Financial Assistance: ₹900/- is provided to each eligible student for the purchase of three pairs of school uniforms.

Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana focuses on integrated, holistic, and inclusive development of tribal communities. It aims at creation of quality social and civil infrastructure, and sustainable livelihood, employment & entrepreneurship in tribal areas such that the income of every tribal family doubles.

Benefit: Double the income of all tribal families, with a special focus on the migrant families and the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups - Increas in animal husbandry and dairy based activities - Access to quality education for every eligible tribal child and increased emphasis on higher education. - Double the income of all tribal families including migrant tribal families and Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups - Support the socio-economic development of all tribal families by providing access to necessary amenities for a healthy living. - Provide a house to each tribal family, including those from Particularly Venerable Tribal Groups, - provide access to safe drinking water to all tribal families - Assured income from agriculture to all tribal farmers - Ensure universal electrification for all Scheduled Tribe households and villages for improved quality of life and economic development. - Promote wealth creation in tribal areas and improve the quality of life of all tribal families. - Develop tribal towns as growth engines to augment the income of tribal families.

Under this scheme, free bicycles are gifted to girl students across Gujarat to reduce school dropouts among scheduled tribe girls after class 8.

Benefit: Free bicycles given to the scheduled tribal girl students as a gift.

This scheme aims to provide welfare measures in the form of educational stipends, incentives for academic excellence, and financial support for higher education to the children of SC/ST labourers who demonstrate exceptional academic performance and pursue higher education after 10th grade.

Benefit: Educational Stipends ₹2,250 per student Incentive Award (in addition to ₹2,250/- Educational Stipend) For Boys: ₹1,000; For Girls: ₹1,500 Financial Assistance Traditional Courses (Arts, Science, Commerce, etc.) (a) Graduation: ₹3,750 per student (b) Post-Graduation: ₹7,500 per student Professional Courses (a) Medical Sciences: ₹7,500 per student (b) Agriculture and allied Sciences / Animal Husbandry / Engineering / Pharmacy / Nursing / Other Equivalent Professional Degree Courses: ₹7,500 per student