Information about the Adim Jamati Vikas Yojana
In Maharashtra, the Central Government has notified three Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs):
- Katkari
- Kolam
- Madia Gond
For the all-round development of these communities, various schemes are implemented through the Tribal Development Department under the ‘Adim Jamati Protection and Development Program’ (CCD Plan). This utilizes both Central and State government funds.
Key Schemes / Nature of Benefits:
Beneficiaries can receive various benefits based on their needs and government guidelines (schemes and criteria may change annually):
- Education and Health:
- Educational classes for out-of-school students.
- Financial assistance to retain students from 8th to 10th standard in the education stream.
- Health guidance camps, and medical services.
- Improvement in Living Standards:
- Gharakul / Housing Scheme (Beneficiary must belong to the Katkari, Kolam, or Madia Gond community).
- Hand-operated borewells and well digging for drinking water.
- Employment and Agricultural Development:
- Land for the landless.
- Supply of agricultural tools, lift irrigation, and drip irrigation.
- Modern computer training for the unemployed.
- Cattle sheds for milch animals, and goat distribution units.
Eligibility Criteria:
Eligibility varies according to the specific scheme, but the main criteria are:
- The beneficiary must belong to one of the notified Adim Jamati communities: Katkari, Kolam, or Madia Gond.
- The beneficiary should be from villages with Adim Jamati populations in TSP, OTSPC, MADA, or Mini MADA areas.
- Separate eligibility and documents are required for each sub-scheme (e.g., housing, agriculture).
Application Process:
- To avail the benefits of these schemes, you must contact the Integrated Tribal Development Project (ITDP) Offices.
- The method and timing of the application may vary by scheme. Online applications (e.g., \text{[http://swayam.mahaonline.gov.in](http://swayam.mahaonline.gov.in)} for E-Scholarship) are available for many schemes.
- For new schemes, the Project Offices periodically invite applications or organize camps.
- When applying, you need to attach the Cast Certificate, Income Certificate, Domicile Certificate, and any other documents required for the specific scheme.
