Information Guide on Tamil Nadu Government Welfare Schemes - 2017 - Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department

1. ADIDRAVIDAR AND TRIBAL WELFARE DEPARTMENT
S.No. Name of the Scheme and Details Eligibility for availing assistance
Evidences to be
produced by the
beneficiary
Designation of the
Nodal Officer
Head of the
Department/
Telephone No/ Fax
1. Text Books supplied through
Education Department
All students studying upto XII std in Adi Dravidar/
Tribal Welfare Schools.
-Nil- Headmasters of the
Schools,
District Adi Dravidar
and Tribal Welfare
Officers.
Director,
Department of Adi
Dravidar Welfare,
Telephone: 28594780
Fax: 28419612
2. Note-Books All students studying from III std to X std in Adi
Dravidar/ Tribal Welfare Schools and students
belonging to Adi Dravidar/ Tribal/ Converted
Christian Communities studying IV std to X std.
Community
Certificate
Headmasters of the
Schools,
District Adi Dravidar
and Tribal Welfare
Officers.
Director,
Department of Adi
Dravidar Welfare.
Telephone: 28594780
Fax: 28419612
3. Uniforms All students studying I std to XII std in Adi
Dravidar/ Tribal Welfare Schools.
-Nil- Headmasters of the
Schools,
District Adi Dravidar
and Tribal Welfare
Officers,
Wardens of the Adi
Dravidar and Tribal
Welfare Hostels.
Director,
Department of Adi
Dravidar Welfare.
Telephone: 28594780
Fax: 28419612
4. Special Guide Books at no cost
(Question and Answers)
All students studying in Adi Dravidar/ Tribal
Welfare Schools and appearing for X and XII std
Examinations.
-Nil- Headmasters of the
Schools,
District Adi Dravidar
and Tribal Welfare
Officers,
Wardens of the Adi
Dravidar and Tribal
Welfare Hostels.
Director,
Department of Adi
Dravidar Welfare.
Telephone: 28594780
Fax: 28419612
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2. S.No. Name of the Scheme and Details Eligibility for availing assistance
Evidences to be
produced by the
beneficiary
Designation of the
Nodal Officer
Head of the
Department/
Telephone No/ Fax
5. Supply of Bicycles Students belonging to Adi Dravidar/ Adi Dravidar
converted to Christianity Tribal communities and
studying XI standard (All Schools)
Community
Certificate
Headmasters of the
Schools,
District Adi Dravidar
and Tribal Welfare
Officers.
Director,
Department of Adi
Dravidar Welfare.
Telephone: 28594780
Fax: 28419612
6. Free Boarding and Lodging
facility for all students
Annual income of the family should be less than
Rs.2,00,000/-.
Distance between school and Parents residence
should exceed 5 km (This will not apply to Girls).
Income Certificate
and Community
Certificate
District Adi Dravidar
and Tribal Welfare
Officers and Hostel
Wardens
Director,
Department of Adi
Dravidar Welfare.
Telephone: 28594780
Fax: 28419612
7. The bright students selected from
Adi Dravidar, Tribal and converted
to Christianity communities
studying in 5th
Standard are
admitted in the Reputed
Residential Schools in 6th
standard
and the entire expenditure of these
students is borne by the
Government till 12th
Standard.
Under this scheme, one girl or one
boy who secures the highest mark
in the special examination
conducted in 385 blocks is
admitted in Reputed Residential
Schools
Adi Dravidar/ Adi Dravidar converted to
Christianity / Tribals (No Income Limit).
Community
Certificate
District Adi Dravidar
and Tribal Welfare
Officers
Director,
Department of Adi
Dravidar Welfare.
Telephone: 28594780
Fax: 28419612
8. Exemption from paying tuition
fees for students studying
beyond XII standard in
Government / Aided educational
Institutions.
Adi Dravidar/ Adi Dravidar converted to
Christianity / Tribals (No Income Limit).
Community
Certificate
Principal of the
College
Director of Collegiate
Education,
Chennai-6 and
Director of Technical
Education,
Chennnai-25
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3. S.No. Name of the Scheme and Details Eligibility for availing assistance
Evidences to be
produced by the
beneficiary
Designation of the
Nodal Officer
Head of the
Department/
Telephone No/ Fax
9. Payment of Special fees for
Students studying from VI std to
XII std.
Payment of Examination fee for
Students studying in X std and XII
std.
The amount will be disbursed
directly to the Headmaster and
Government Examination
Department.
Adi Dravidar/ Adi Dravidar converted to
Christianity / Tribals (No Income Limit).
Community
Certificate
Concerned
Headmasters of
Schools and
District Adi Dravidar
and Tribal Welfare
Officers.
Director,
Department of Adi
Dravidar Welfare.
Telephone: 28594780
Fax: 28419612
10. Pre-Matric scholarship scheme
for the children of those engaged
in unclean occupation
I std to X std. Maintenance
Allowance-
First Standard to 10th
Standard – Rs.110/- per
month (Day Scholars)
Adhoc Grant
Rs.750/- per annum (Day
Scholars)
For children of those cleaning dry latrines/
Scavengers/ Tanners/ flayers/ Waste pickers
irrespective of their religion, caste and income.
Professional
Certificate
Concerned
Headmasters of
Schools and
District Adi Dravidar
and Tribal Welfare
Officers.
Director,
Department of Adi
Dravidar Welfare.
Telephone: 28594780
Fax: 28419612
11. Post Matric Scholarship Scheme
(from 11th Std onwards)
All the compulsory and non-
refundable fees payable by the
students studying in
Government and Government-
aided institutions are sanctioned
as Scholarship.
Students studying beyond X std and belonging to
Hindu Adi Dravidar and Tribal (Family annual
income should not exceed Rs.2.5 lakh).
Community
Certificate
and
Income Certificate
Headmasters of the
Schools/ Principals of
the college/ District
Adi Dravidar and
Tribal Welfare
Officers.
Director,
Department of Adi
Dravidar Welfare.
Telephone: 28594780
Fax: 28419612
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4. S.No. Eligibility for availing assistance
Evidences to be
produced by the
beneficiary
Designation of the
Nodal Officer
Head of the
Department/
Telephone No/ Fax
Name of the Scheme and Details
Maintenance allowance
depending upon the class they
study is also paid to the
students.
Maintenance Allowance :
Days Scholar – Rs.230/- to
Rs.550/- per month.
Hosteller – Rs.380/- to Rs.1200/-
per month.
12. State Special Post Matric
Scholarship Scheme
All the compulsory and non-
refundable fees payable by the
students studying in
Government and Government-
aided institutions are sanctioned
as Scholarship.
From 2012-2013 academic year
maintenance allowance
depending upon the class they
study is also paid to the
students.
Maintenance Allowance :
Days Scholar – Rs.100/- to
Rs.175/- per month.
Hosteller – Rs.175/- to Rs.350/-
per month.
Adi Dravidars converted to Christianity students
who are not eligible for availing scholarship under
Post Matric Scholarship Scheme (Family annual
income should not exceed Rs.2,00,000/-).
For Government employees annual income
excluding D.A.
Community
Certificate
and
Income Certificate
Headmasters of the
Schools/ Principals of
the college/ District
Adi Dravidar and
Tribal Welfare
Officers.
Director,
Department of Adi
Dravidar Welfare.
Telephone: 28594780
Fax: 28419612
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5. S.No. Name of the Scheme and Details Eligibility for availing assistance
Evidences to be
produced by the
beneficiary
Designation of the
Nodal Officer
Head of the
Department/
Telephone No/ Fax
13. Scholarship Scheme for SC/ST
students studying 9th
and 10th
Std.
Pre Matric Scholarship is
sanctioned to the students studying
in IX and X Standard in the
recognized institutions
Maintenance Allowance :
Days Scholar – Rs.150 X 10 =
1500/- per month
Adhoc Grant – Rs.750/-
Total Rs.2250/-
Parents / Guardians annual income upto
Rs.2,00,000/-
Community
Certificate
Concerned
Headmasters of
Schools and
District Adi Dravidar
and Tribal Welfare
Officers.
Director,
Department of Adi
Dravidar Welfare.
Telephone: 28594780
Fax: 28419612
14. Payment of special fees and
examination fees for students
studying in +1 and +2 and
B.A., / B.Sc., / B.Com., and PG
courses.
Those who are not eligible to avail themselves of
the above mentioned two scholarships and studying
in day colleges. No income Limit.
Community
Certificate
Headmasters of the
Schools/ Principals of
the college/ District
Adi Dravidar and
Tribal Welfare
Officers.
Director,
Department of Adi
Dravidar Welfare.
Telephone: 28594780
Fax: 28419612
15. Exemption from payment of
Entrance fee / Registration fee
for students of Adi Dravidar and
Tribals at the time of joining
Graduate/ Post Graduate/
Professional Courses.
Adi Dravidar/ Tribals / Adi Dravidar converted to
Christianity Students.
No income limit.
Community
Certificate
District Adi Dravidar
and Tribal Welfare
Officer.
Director of Adi
Dravidar and Tribal
Welfare,
Chennai - 5.
Director,
Department of Adi
Dravidar Welfare.
Telephone: 28594780
Fax: 28419612
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6. S.No. Name of the Scheme and Details Eligibility for availing assistance
Evidences to be
produced by the
beneficiary
Designation of the
Nodal Officer
Head of the
Department/
Telephone No/ Fax
16. State Scholarship for students of
Adi Dravidars pursuing higher
education abroad.
Engineering
Technology
Other science disciplines
Students belonging to Adi Dravidar/ Tribals / Adi
Dravidar converted to Christianity Minimum
Qualification.
a) For Post Doctoral Studies, 60% of marks or
equivalent to first class should be obtained in
the respective subject at Post Graduate level.
50% of marks or second class should be
obtained in the case of Students of Tribals with
five years experience in Doctorate / Research/
Lecturer.
b) For Ph.d., First Class or 60% of marks in the
respective P.G. Course. In the case of Tribals,
Second Class or 50% of marks in the respective
PG course with two years experience in
Teaching /Research/ Professor/ M.Phil in the
respective Field.
c) For Master’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree with
first class or 60% of marks in the respective
subject.
In the case of Tribals, Bachelor’s Degree
with second class or 50% of marks in the
respective subject.
In addition, two years of work experience
in the respective field.
Annual income of the parent or Guardian
should not exceed Rs.3 lakh. Age limit is
35 years.
Income Certificate Director of Adi
Dravidar Welfare,
Chennai – 5.
Director,
Department of Adi
Dravidar Welfare.
Telephone: 28594780
Fax: 28419612
17. Higher Educational Special
Scholarship (HESS)
For students pursuing degree
Courses/ Polytechnic are given a
grant of Rs.7,500/- per annum and
Adi Dravidars/ Tribals / Adi Dravidars converted to
Christianity students studying educational
institutions.
Annual income of the Parent should not exceed
Rs.2,00,000/-.
Community
Certificate
and
Income Certificate
District Adi Dravidar
and Tribal Welfare
Officer through the
principal of the
College.
Director,
Department of Adi
Dravidar Welfare.
Telephone: 28594780
Fax: 28419612
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7. S.No. Name of the Scheme and Details Eligibility for availing assistance
Evidences to be
produced by the
beneficiary
Designation of the
Nodal Officer
Head of the
Department/
Telephone No/ Fax
Post graduate/ Professional course
are given Rs.8,000/- per annum.
18. State Level Awards
The students who secure the
highest marks in standards 10 &
12 Public Examinations at the
State Level are given cash awards
as follows :
i) 10th Std - 1st - Rs.25,000/-
ii) 2nd - Rs.20,000/-
iii) 3rd - Rs.15,000/-
iv) Subject first - Rs.1000/-
v) 12th Std - 1st - Rs.50,000/-
vi) 2nd - Rs.30,000/-
viii) 3rd - Rs.20,000/-
ix) Subject first - Rs.2,000/-
One student from each of the communities of Adi
Dravidars / Tribals / Adi Dravidars converted to
Christianity.
Community
Certificate
Director,
Department of Adi
Dravidar Welfare,
Chennai – 5. Through
District Adi Dravidar
and Tribal Welfare
Officer.
Director,
Department of
Adi Dravidar Welfare.
Telephone: 28594780
Fax: 28419612
19. District Toppers Award
The students who secure the
highest marks in standards 10 &
12 Public Examinations at the
District Level are given cash
awards as follows :
i) 10th Std - 1st - Rs.3,000/-
ii) 2nd - Rs.2,000/-
iii) 3rd - Rs.1,000/-
iv) 12th Std - 1st - Rs.6,000/-
v) 2nd - Rs.4,000/-
vi) 3rd - Rs.2,000/-
One student from all the three communities of Adi
Dravidars / Tribals / Adi Dravidars converted to
Christianity.
Community
Certificate
District Adi Dravidar
and Tribal Welfare
Officer.
Director,
Department of Adi
Dravidar Welfare.
Telephone: 28594780
Fax: 28419612
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8. S.No. Name of the Scheme and Details Eligibility for availing assistance
Evidences to be
produced by the
beneficiary
Designation of the
Nodal Officer
Head of the
Department/
Telephone No/ Fax
20. Prize Money Award Scheme
Students of Undergraduate, Post
graduate and Professional courses
who score the highest marks are
awarded prize money.
Undergraduate - Rs.3,000/-
Post graduate - Rs.5,000/-
Professional courses - Rs.6,000/-
Prizes are awarded to 1,000 such
students.
Students belonging to Adi Dravidars / Tribals / Adi
Dravidars converted to Christianity and passed with
60% marks in Undergraduate, Post graduate and
Professional courses are eligible.
Community
Certificate and Mark
List
Director,
Department of Adi
Dravidar Welfare,
Chennai – 5.
Director,
Department of Adi
Dravidar Welfare.
Telephone: 28594780
Fax: 28419612
21. Awards to Bright Students
Scheme
Two boys and two girls in each
category i.e., Adi Dravidars,
Tribals and Adi Dravidars
converted to Christianity who
secure highest marks in X standard
examination in each district are
granted financial assistance for
next six years for pursuing higher
education. A sum of Rs.1,600/-
each for the first year and
Rs.2,000/- per annum for the
subsequent years is paid.
Two boys and Two girls obtaining first and second
rank at the District level in each category. They
should pursue higher studies. No income limit.
Community
Certificate and Mark
List
Director,
Department of Adi
Dravidar Welfare,
Chennai – 5.
Director,
Department of Adi
Dravidar Welfare.
Telephone: 28594780
Fax: 28419612
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9. S.No. Name of the Scheme and Details Eligibility for availing assistance
Evidences to be
produced by the
beneficiary
Designation of the
Nodal Officer
Head of the
Department/
Telephone No/ Fax
22. Annal Gandhi Memorial Award
Cash award is given to Hindu Adi
Dravidar Student (One boy and
One girl) who secure first rank in
each district in XIIth
std Public
examination. A sum of Rs.2,000/-
for the first year and Rs.1,500/- for
next five years.
Should secure first rank at District level in XIIth
std
Public examination. Students belonging to Hindu
Adi Dravidas.No income limit.
Community
Certificate and Mark
List
Director,
Department of Adi
Dravidar Welfare,
Chennai – 5.
Director,
Department of Adi
Dravidar Welfare.
Telephone: 28594780
Fax: 28419612
23. Merit-Cum-Means Award
Similar to Annal Gandhi Memorial
Award.
For students belonging to Tribals / Adi Dravidars
converted to Christianity.
Community
Certificate and Mark
List
Director,
Department of Adi
Dravidar Welfare,
Chennai – 5.
Director,
Department of Adi
Dravidar Welfare.
Telephone: 28594780
Fax: 28419612
24. Chief Minister’s Merit Award
1,000 boys and 1,000 girls
belonging to Adi Dravidars,
Tribals and Adi Dravidars
converted to Christianity
Communities in order of marks
obtained in XIIth
std public
examinations and who continue
their higher studies are given cash
award.
Students should secure marks at the first 1,000
ranks in XIIth
std public examinations and continue
higher studies. A sum of Rs.3,000/- per annum for
5 years is paid.
Community
Certificate and Mark
List
District Adi Dravidar
and Tribal Welfare
Officer.
Director,
Department of Adi
Dravidar Welfare.
Telephone: 28594780
Fax: 28419612
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10. S.No. Name of the Scheme and Details Eligibility for availing assistance
Evidences to be
produced by the
beneficiary
Designation of the
Nodal Officer
Head of the
Department/
Telephone No/ Fax
25. Special Incentive Scheme for
Girl Students
(a) To reduce drop outs
Girls who are studying in
the standards from III to
V are given an incentive
of Rs.50/- per student for
10 months in a year.
(b) For Continuing
Secondary Education:
Girl students studying in
VIth
standard are given
Rs.100/- per month as an
incentive for 10 months
in a year and for girls
studying in VII and VIII
standards are given
Rs.150/- per month as
incentive for 10 months
in a year.
For Girl Students belonging to Adi Dravidars/
Tribals studying in Government / Government-
aided schools.
Community
Certificate
District Adi Dravidar
and Tribal Welfare
Officer.
Director,
Department of Adi
Dravidar Welfare.
Telephone: 28594780
Fax: 28419612
26. Financial Assistance to Law
Graduates
SC
Law Graudate from Tamil Nadu Law
University
Registered in Tamil Nadu Bar Council
Age limit – 25 to 45
Regular Legal Practitioner
Community
Certificate, Ration
Card, Transfer
Certificate,
Certificate from Bar
Council
District Adi Dravidar
and Tribal Welfare
Officer.
Director,
Department of Adi
Dravidar Welfare.
Telephone: 28594780
Fax: 28419612
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11. S.No. Name of the Scheme and Details Eligibility for availing assistance
Evidences to be
produced by the
beneficiary
Designation of the
Nodal Officer
Head of the
Department/
Telephone No/ Fax
27. Typewriting / Shorthand
training
SC/ST/SCC students studying in recognised
institutions in Districts
Community
Certificate, Nativity
Certificate, Income
Certificate
District Adi Dravidar
and Tribal Welfare
Officer.
Director,
Department of Adi
Dravidar Welfare.
Telephone: 28594780
Fax: 28419612
28. Education Tour - Rs.25,000/-
provided to each Headmasters
Students studying in 207 ADW High /
Hr. Secondary Schools
- District Adi Dravidar
and Tribal Welfare
Officer.
Director,
Department of Adi
Dravidar Welfare.
Telephone: 28594780
Fax: 28419612
29. Government Adi Dravidar ITI,
Vadakarai, Tiruvallur District
Passed 10th
Std. Mark List, Transfer
Certificate,
Community
Certiticate and
Income Certificate
Principal, ITI,
Vadakarai, Tiruvallur
District
Director,
Department of Adi
Dravidar Welfare.
Telephone: 28594780
Fax: 28419612
30. Scouts / Guides - Rs.55,000/-
provided to each Headmasters
Students studying in 207 ADW High /
Hr. Secondary Schools
- District Adi Dravidar
and Tribal Welfare
Officer.
Director,
Department of Adi
Dravidar Welfare.
Telephone: 28594780
Fax: 28419612
31. Regional, District, State Level
Sports Competition
Students studying in 207 ADW High /
Hr. Secondary Schools
- Member Secretary,
Sports Development
Authority, Chennai
Director,
Department of Adi
Dravidar Welfare.
Telephone: 28594780
Fax: 28419612
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12. Department of Tribal Welfare
S.
No.
Name of the Scheme and Details Eligibility for availing assistance
Evidences to be
produced by the
beneficiary
Designation of the
Nodal Officer
Details of Head of the
Department/
Telephone No/ Fax
1. Construction of Free Group
Houses Scheme
(a) Under Extinct Tribes
(Thoda, Kotta, Kurumbar,
Irular, Paniyan and
Kattanayakan)
Development scheme, a
sum of Rs.2.50 lakh is
given for construction of a
house fit for the dwelling
of tribal’s.
(b) Under Indira Gandhi
Memorial Housing
Scheme, a sum of Rs.1.20
lakh is given per house.
(c) Under Chief Minister’s
Green House with Solar
power scheme, a sum of
Rs.2.10 lakh is given per
house.
1. Should belong to tribals community.
2. Below poverty line.
3. Should hold the house site patta.
• Community
Certificate
• Certificate for
ownership of
house.
District Collector/
District Adi Dravidar
and Tribal Welfare
Officer concerned.
1.Director ,
Department of Tribal
Welfare, Chepauk,
Chennai -600 005.
Telephone : 28516689
Fax : 28419612
2.Joint Director (JD)
Department of Tribal
Welfare, Chepauk,
Chennai - 600 005.
Telephone: 28412213
2. Dispersed tribes Development
Scheme
(a) Scheme for supply of
Goats at no cost one goat
unit at the rate of
Rs.30,000/- (one goat unit
– 1 male goat +9 female
goats).
1. Dispersed Tribes except the conventional six
groups of tribals.
2. Should be below poverty line.
• Community
Certificate
• Should be below
poverty line.
District Collector/
District Adi Dravidar
and Tribal Welfare
Officer concerned.
1.Director ,
Department of Tribal
Welfare, Chepauk,
Chennai -600 005.
Telephone : 28516689
Fax : 28419612
2.Joint Director (JD)
Department of Tribal
Welfare, Chepauk,
Chennai - 600 005.
Telephone: 28412213
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13. S.
No.
Nam tails
Evidences to be
produced by the
beneficiary
Designation of the
Nodal Officer
Details of Head of the
Department/
Telephone No/ Fax
e of the Scheme and De Eligibility for availing assistance
(b) Scheme for providing
Milch Animals
One Animal at the rate of
Rs.34,400/-.
1. Should belong to Dispersed Tribal
Community.
2. Should be below poverty line.
3. Income Generating Schemes for
tribals
(a) Land Development Scheme
This scheme has been
formulated for ensuring
the infrastructure sources
necessary for converting
the lands of the Tribals
suitable for agricultural
activities.
Subsidies are released for
providing irrigation,
sprinkler irrigation etc.
To develop the land, it
should be registered in the
name of the beneficiary.
Should possess patta and
chitta in respect of the
land.
Should have FMB sketch
and a copy of ‘A’
Register Rs.7.50 lakh of
the estimated cost is given
out of which Rs.3.75
lakh (50%) is released as
subsidy and Rs.3.75 lakh
is sanctioned as bank
loan.
1. Should be Men/ Women belonging to tribals.
2. The extent of land in possession of the family
members should not exceed 2.5 acres in the
case of wet land and 5 acres in the case of dry
land.
3. Age limit is 18 – 55 years.
4. Should have agriculture as profession.
Community Certificate
Income Certificate
Family ration Card
Agreement for the
proposed land purchase
Encumbrance
Certificate and copy of
each of Chitta Adangal.
District Managers
TAHDCO
Managing Director
TAHDCO
31, Cenotaph Road,
Teynampet,
Chennai – 18.
Telephone : 044-
26310021
Fax : 24310196
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14. S.
No.
E
Evidences to be
produced by the
beneficiary
Designation of the
Nodal Officer
Details of Head of the
Department/
Telephone No/ Fax
Name of the Scheme and Details ligibility for availing assistance
(b) Entrepreneur Development
Programme (EDP)
This programme is
implemented with an objective to
engage tribals in business known
to them, business of their choice
and in business they have
previous experience. Out of the
estimated cost, Rs.7.5 lakh is
sanctioned. Out of this amount, a
sum of Rs.3.75 lakh (50%) is
released as subsidy and Rs.3.75
lakh is sanctioned as bank loan
.
(c) Self Employment
Programme for Tribal
Youth ( SEPY)
Educated, unemployed
youth in the age group
between 18 and 35 who
desire to establish their
own profession or
business enterprises in
which they have previous
experience are sanctioned
Rs.7.50 lakh of the
estimated cost. Out of
which Rs.3.75 lakh (50%)
is released as subsidy and
Rs.3.75 lakh is sanctioned
as bank loan.
• The aspirant should belong to tribals.
• Age limit is 18 – 55 years
• Should have previous experience in the
business for which loan is required.
• The aspirant should belong to tribal
community.
• Annual family income should not exceed
Rs.1 lakh.
• Age limit is 18 – 35 years
• Should have previous experience in the
business for which loan is required.
Community Certificate
Income Certificate
Copy of Family
ration Card
Agreement in respect
of the land proposed to
be purchased
Encumbrance
Certificate and extracts
from Chitta Adangal.
Copy of Family
ration Card
Community Certificate
Nativity Certificate
Income Certificate
District Managers
TAHDCO
District Managers
TAHDCO
Managing Director
TAHDCO
31, Cenotaph Road,
Teynampet,
Chennai – 18.
Telephone :044-
26310021
Fax : 24310196
Managing Director
TAHDCO
31, Cenotaph Road,
Teynampet,
Chennai – 18.
Telephone : 044-
26310021
Fax : 24310196
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15. S.
No.
Name of the Scheme and Details
Evidences to be
produced by the
beneficiary
Designation of the
Nodal Officer
Details of Head of the
Department/
Telephone No/ Fax
Eligibility for availing assistance
d) Economic Assistance to
Women Self-Help Groups
Tribal women self-help
groups which have been
credit rated twice can
avail loan. The objective
of the programme is to
assist the tribal women
SHGS to engage
themselves in income
generating activities
effectively. 50% of the
estimated cost of the
programme or Rs.3.75
lakh whichever is less is
released as subsidy.
• The group should consist of 12 to 15 members
only of the tribal women.
• The group should have been credit rated
twice.
• Age limit of the members 18 – 60 years .
• Family annual income of each member of the
group should not exceed Rs.1 lakh.
• Family annual income of the promoter of the
group may be upto Rs.2 lakh.
• Priority will be given to groups getting
revolving fund.
Quotation with
TIN No.
Copy of resolution of
the group.
Project report of the
business for which loan
is required.
Certificate in proof of
the group having been
credit rated twice.
Copy of bank pass
book photos of the
promoter and the
members of the group.
SHGs should fill up
the application forms
properly and submit to
the Districts Manager,
TAHDCO directly or
through the project
officer, Tamil Nadu
Women’s
Development
Corporation along
with Community
Certificate and
certificate for credit
rating.
District Managers
TAHDCO
Managing Director
TAHDCO
31, Cenotaph Road,
Teynampet,
Chennai – 18.
Telephone : 044-
26310021
Fax : 24310196
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16. S.
No.
Name of the Scheme and Details Eligibility for availing assistance
Evidences to be
produced by the
beneficiary
Designation of the
Nodal Officer
Details of Head of the
Department/
Telephone No/ Fax
e) Revolving Fund Assistance
for Women’s Self Help Groups
With a view to eradicate
poverty, revolving fund
assistance is given to
SHGs consisting of tribal
women as members
exclusively. This scheme
is implemented with loan
assistance from banks.
A sum of Rs.25,000/- will
be released to bank by
TAHDCO for obtaining
loan assistance to the
group having been credit
rated by the bank after six
month from the inception
of the group
The groups should consist of 12 to 15 tribal women
as members exclusively.
Credit rating should have been done properly after
six months from the inception of the group.
Age limit of the members 18 – 60 years.
Family annual income of each member should not
exceed Rs.1 lakh.
Family annual income of the promoter may be upto
Rs.2 lakh.
Group should not have availed subsidy for
revolving fund under any other schemes of the
Government.
Quotation with
TIN No.
Copy of resolution of
the group.
Project report of the
business for which loan
is required.
Certificate in proof of
the group having been
credit rated twice.
Copy of bank pass book
photos of the promoter
and the members of the
group.
SHGs should fill up
the application forms
properly and submit to
the Districts Manager,
TAHDCO directly or
through the project
officer, Tamil Nadu
Women’s
Development
Corporation along
with Community
Certificate and
certificate for credit
rating.
District Managers
TAHDCO
Managing Director
TAHDCO
31, Cenotaph Road,
Teynampet,
Chennai – 18.
Telephone : 044-
26310021
Fax : 24310196
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17. Department of Adi Dravidar and Tribals Welfare
(Welfare Assistance through sanitary workers Welfare Board)
S.
No.
Name of the Scheme and Details Eligibility for availing assistance
Evidences to be
produced by the
beneficiary
Designation
of the Nodal
Officer
Details of Head of the
Department/ Telephone
No/ Fax
1. Under Accident Insurance scheme, a cover of
Rs.1,00,000/- in the event of death due to
accident Rs.10,000/- to 1,00,000/- for disability
caused by accidents, depending upon the
nature of disability.
a) If death Occurred by accident, financial
assistance shall be given
b) If physically disabled by accident, depending on
the nature of disability financial assistance shall
be given.
Identity card of
the welfare
board.
District
Manager,
TAHDCO
Managing Director
TAHDCO
31, Cenotaph Road,
Teynampet,
Chennai – 18.
Telephone :
044- 26310021
Fax : 24310196
2. Financial Assistance for Natural death
Rs.15,000/-.
On the death of a registered member of the board,
application may be submitted enclosing death
certificate and original identity card for members of
the board.
Member Identity.
Card of the
welfare board.
Death certificate.
District
Manager,
TAHDCO
Managing Director
TAHDCO
31, Cenotaph Road,
Teynampet,
Chennai – 18.
Telephone : 26310021
Fax : 24310196
3. Financial Assistance for Funeral Rites
Rs.2,000/-.
On the death of a registered member of the board,
application may be submitted along with death
certificate and original Membership Identity card
issued by the board.
Member Identity
card issued by
the board.
Death
Certificate.
District
Manager,
TAHDCO
Managing Director
TAHDCO
31, Cenotaph Road,
Teynampet,
Chennai – 18.
Telephone : 26310021
Fax : 24310196
4. Scholarship
a) Girl students studying X std – Rs.1,000/-. i. Scholarship is allowed only for two children of
the registered member of the board.
Member Identity
card issued by
District
Manager,
Managing Director
TAHDCO
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18. S.
No.
tails
Evidences to be
produced by the
beneficiary
Designation
of the Nodal
Officer
Details of Head of the
Department/ Telephone
No/ Fax
Name of the Scheme and De Eligibility for availing assistance
b) Girls passed X std – Rs.1,000/-.
c) Girls studying XI std – Rs.1,000/-.
d) Girls studying XI std – Rs.1,000/-.
e) Girls studying XII std – Rs.1,500/-.
f) Girls passed XII std – Rs.1,500/-.
g) 1. Degree course (Regular) – Rs.1,000/-.
2. Degree course (Regular) with
student Hostel facility – Rs.1,750/-.
h) 1. Post graduate course (Regular)
Rs.2,000/-.
2. Post graduate course (Regular) with
student Hostel facility – Rs.3,000/-.
i) 1. Degree course (Professional)
Rs.2,000/-.
2. Degree course (Professional) with
student Hostel facility – Rs.4,000/-.
j) 1. Post graduate course (Professional)
Rs.4,000/-.
2. Post graduate course (Professional)
with students Hostel facility – Rs.6,000/-.
k) 1. I.I.T. or Industrial training course
Rs.1,000/-
2. I.I.T. or Industrial training with
Hostel facility – Rs.1,200/-.
ii. If both husband and wife have applied for
scholarship, it will be sanctioned to one only.
iii. If son/daughter of the member belonging to Adi
Dravidar/ Tribals Community is eligible for
availing scholarship provided by the Department
he/she can avail either of the scholarships only.
the board. TAHDCO 31, Cenotaph Road,
Teynampet,
Chennai – 18.
Telephone : 26310021
Fax : 24310196
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19. 19
S.
No.
Name of the Scheme and Details
Evidences to be
produced by the
beneficiary
Designation
of the Nodal
Officer
Details of Head of the
Department/ Telephone
No/ Fax
Eligibility for availing assistance
5. Marriage assistance – Rs.2,000/- • Should have completed the age prescribed under
Marriage Act.
• Assistance is allowed only twice for the family of
the registered member.
• If both husband and wife have applied for
assistance one of them alone will be sanctioned.
Member Identity
card issued by
the board.
Certificate for
age proof.
District
Manager,
TAHDCO
Managing Director
TAHDCO
31, Cenotaph Road,
Teynampet,
Chennai – 18.
Telephone : 26310021
Fax : 24310196
6. Maternity Assistance
a) Maternity: Rs.6,000/- per month.
b) Abortion/ miscarriage : Rs.3,000/-.
Medical certificate should be obtained. A registered
member can avail only twice. If they have already two
children, they become ineligible.
Membership
card issued by
the board.
Medical
certificate.
District
Manager,
TAHDCO
Managing Director
TAHDCO
31, Cenotaph Road,
Teynampet,
Chennai – 18.
Telephone : 26310021
Fax : 24310196
7. Reimbursement of expenditure on spectacles
upto Rs.500/-.
Registered members shall be given only once. Membership
card issued by
the board.
District
Manager,
TAHDCO
Managing Director
TAHDCO
31, Cenotaph Road,
Teynampet,
Chennai – 18.
Telephone : 26310021
Fax : 24310196
8. Old age person Rs.1000/- per month. People who have completed 60 years of age are
eligible.
Pension under this scheme is allowed for those who
have not completed 60 years and who are unable to
work/ incapacitated.
They should apply with medical certificate issued by a
Doctor not below the rank of a civil surgeon.
Membership
card issued by
the board.
Medical
certificate.
District
Manager,
TAHDCO
Managing Director
TAHDCO
31, Cenotaph Road,
Teynampet,
Chennai – 18.
Telephone : 26310021
Fax : 24310196