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ðLkçktÄw fÕÞký ÞkusLkkVANBANDHU KALYAN YOJANA
VKY Convergence
of Funds, Functions &
Functionaries
Chief Minister's 10-Point Programme
01
VANBANDHU KALYAN YOJANA
Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat
ðLkçktÄw fÕÞký ÞkusLkkVANBANDHU KALYAN YOJANA
Table of ContentsAcronyms and Abbreviations 02
2.1 Conceptualization 052.2 Vision and Mission 062.3 Development Support Agency of Gujarat (D-SAG) 062.4 Focus Areas 072.5 Fund Dissemination 10
3.1 Quality Employment and sustainable Livelihood 113.1.1 Skill Training 113.1.2 Agriculture Diversification Project 143.1.3 Agriculture Mechanization Project 153.1.4 Agriculture collection cum grading centre 163.1.5 Integrated Dairy Development Program 163.1.6 Integrated Livestock Development Program 173.1.7 Forest Rights Act, 2006 173.1.8 Vanvasi Sashaktikaran Yojana 183.1.9 Financial Inclusion 183.1.10 Fisheries 19
3.2 Quality Education 203.2.1 Establishment of residential schools to encourage education 203.2.2 Higher education facilities for tribal youth 203.2.3 University in Tribal Area 203.2.4 Talent Pool Voucher Scheme 203.2.5 Samras Hostel 203.2.6 Hostel facilities for Tribal youth 213.2.7 Biometric Attendance System 213.2.8 Promotion of Sports 223.2.9 Archery Centre 223.2.10 Special Coaching Classes for Medial Entrance Examination 233.2.11 Special coaching classes for Engineering Entrance Examination 23
3.3 Accelerated Economic Development 243.3.1 Economic Development assistance 243.3.2 Eco-tourism 243.3.3 Haat Bazaar 243.3.4 Development of 6 basic amenities for PVTGs and Halpati and in Border Villages 24
3.4 Housing 243.5 Health 24
3.5.1 Health Initiatives 253.5.2 Sickle Cell Anaemia 253.5.3 Doodh Sanjeevani Yojana 263.5.4 Mukhyamantri Amrutam Yojana 26
3.6 Drinking water 273.6.1 Provision of Drinking water 273.6.2 Water supply scheme for Rural Areas 27
3.7 Irrigation 283.8 All Weather road connectivity 283.9 E-Connectivity 293.10 Electrification 29
1 Tribal Development Department, Gujarat 032 Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana 05
3 Convergence of Funds and Initiatives 11
4 Way Forward 31
Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana
Initiative by Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat
About Development Support Agency of Gujarat (D-SAG)
First Published in India in October 2016 By
D-SAG is a Special Purpose Vehicle established by the Government of Gujarat in Tribal Development Department. It is a society registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 and a Trust registered under the Bombay Public Trusts Act, 1950. The Chief Secretary, Government of Gujarat is its Chairperson. The mission of D-SAG is to undertake development activities covered in the Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana (Chief Minister's Ten Point Programme) and implement them in the state in order to upscale livelihood, economic condition, education, infrastructure, health and overall well-being of the tribal community and tribal areas of Gujarat.
Mr.Vikash Anand, Senior Manager, D-SAG
Ms.Mili Patel, Asst. Project Manager, D-SAG
Mr. R C Meena, IAS
Secretary, Tribal Development Department and Vice Chairman, D-SAG
Mr. N K Damor, IAS
CEO, D-SAG
Prizam Printers and Publishers Ltd. Ahmedabad
Development Support Agency of Gujarat
3rd Floor, Birsa Munda Bhavan, Sector 10-A,
Gandhinagar-382010, Gujarat
Phone: +91-79-23257444 Fax: +91-79-23257678
Website: http://www.dsag.gujarat.gov.in,
http://www.vky.gujarat.gov.in
Research Support & Text
Guidance
Design
01
VANBANDHU KALYAN YOJANA
Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat
ðLkçktÄw fÕÞký ÞkusLkkVANBANDHU KALYAN YOJANA
Table of ContentsAcronyms and Abbreviations 02
2.1 Conceptualization 052.2 Vision and Mission 062.3 Development Support Agency of Gujarat (D-SAG) 062.4 Focus Areas 072.5 Fund Dissemination 10
3.1 Quality Employment and sustainable Livelihood 113.1.1 Skill Training 113.1.2 Agriculture Diversification Project 143.1.3 Agriculture Mechanization Project 153.1.4 Agriculture collection cum grading centre 163.1.5 Integrated Dairy Development Program 163.1.6 Integrated Livestock Development Program 173.1.7 Forest Rights Act, 2006 173.1.8 Vanvasi Sashaktikaran Yojana 183.1.9 Financial Inclusion 183.1.10 Fisheries 19
3.2 Quality Education 203.2.1 Establishment of residential schools to encourage education 203.2.2 Higher education facilities for tribal youth 203.2.3 University in Tribal Area 203.2.4 Talent Pool Voucher Scheme 203.2.5 Samras Hostel 203.2.6 Hostel facilities for Tribal youth 213.2.7 Biometric Attendance System 213.2.8 Promotion of Sports 223.2.9 Archery Centre 223.2.10 Special Coaching Classes for Medial Entrance Examination 233.2.11 Special coaching classes for Engineering Entrance Examination 23
3.3 Accelerated Economic Development 243.3.1 Economic Development assistance 243.3.2 Eco-tourism 243.3.3 Haat Bazaar 243.3.4 Development of 6 basic amenities for PVTGs and Halpati and in Border Villages 24
3.4 Housing 243.5 Health 24
3.5.1 Health Initiatives 253.5.2 Sickle Cell Anaemia 253.5.3 Doodh Sanjeevani Yojana 263.5.4 Mukhyamantri Amrutam Yojana 26
3.6 Drinking water 273.6.1 Provision of Drinking water 273.6.2 Water supply scheme for Rural Areas 27
3.7 Irrigation 283.8 All Weather road connectivity 283.9 E-Connectivity 293.10 Electrification 29
1 Tribal Development Department, Gujarat 032 Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana 05
3 Convergence of Funds and Initiatives 11
4 Way Forward 31
Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana
Initiative by Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat
About Development Support Agency of Gujarat (D-SAG)
First Published in India in October 2016 By
D-SAG is a Special Purpose Vehicle established by the Government of Gujarat in Tribal Development Department. It is a society registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 and a Trust registered under the Bombay Public Trusts Act, 1950. The Chief Secretary, Government of Gujarat is its Chairperson. The mission of D-SAG is to undertake development activities covered in the Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana (Chief Minister's Ten Point Programme) and implement them in the state in order to upscale livelihood, economic condition, education, infrastructure, health and overall well-being of the tribal community and tribal areas of Gujarat.
Mr.Vikash Anand, Senior Manager, D-SAG
Ms.Mili Patel, Asst. Project Manager, D-SAG
Mr. R C Meena, IAS
Secretary, Tribal Development Department and Vice Chairman, D-SAG
Mr. N K Damor, IAS
CEO, D-SAG
Prizam Printers and Publishers Ltd. Ahmedabad
Development Support Agency of Gujarat
3rd Floor, Birsa Munda Bhavan, Sector 10-A,
Gandhinagar-382010, Gujarat
Phone: +91-79-23257444 Fax: +91-79-23257678
Website: http://www.dsag.gujarat.gov.in,
http://www.vky.gujarat.gov.in
Research Support & Text
Guidance
Design
02 03
VKY Convergence of Funds, Functions & Functionaries VANBANDHU KALYAN YOJANA
Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat
ACRONYMS AND ABRREVIATIONS
ADP Agriculture Diversification Project
AIRC Agriculture Implement Resource Centre
APMC Agriculture Produce Marketing Committee
BPL Below Poverty Level
CAL Computer Aided Learning
D-SAG Development Support Agency of Gujarat
EMRS Eklavya Model Residential School
FRA Forest Right Act
GIDR Gujarat Institute of Development Research
GSTDES Gujarat State Tribal Development Educational Society
GSFDC Gujarat State Forest Development Corporation
GUJCET Gujarat Common Entrance Test
IDDP Integrated Dairy Development Program
ILD Integrated Livestock Development
ITDA Integrated Tribal Development Area
LLGRS Low Literacy Girls Residential School
PVTG Particularly Vulnerable Tribe Group
SCD Sickle Cell Disease
ST Scheduled Tribe
TDD Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat
TASP Tribal Area Sub Plan
TRTI Tribal Research and Training Institute
VTC Vocational Training Centre
VKY Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana
WASMO Water and Sanitation Management Organization
Tribal Development Department, Gujarat
1
In Gujarat, Schedule Tribe (ST) Population mostly live
in the area along the State's eastern border consisting
of approximately 5,884 villages amounting to 18% of
the total state area. It is one of the Schedule V states in
the country with 14.75% of the state population
(89.17 lakh as per Census 2011) being Scheduled
Tribe (ST). The tribal region consists of 48 talukas, 15
pockets and 4 clusters covered under the 14
Integrated Tribal Development Projects (ITDP). There
are 26 major tribes in the State. The major tribal
communities include (1) Bhils, Bhil, Garasia and Dholi
Bhils, (2) Talavia, Halpati, (3) Dhodia (4) Rathwa, (5)
Naikada, Nayaka, (6) Gamit, Gamata etc. Tribal
communities of Kathodi, Padhar, Siddi, Kolgha and
Kotwalia belong to the Particularly Vulnerable Tribe
Groups (PVTG).
The Tribal Development Department (TDD) of Gujarat
is entrusted with the planning, budgetary provisions
and implementation of Tribal Area Sub Plan (TASP)
funds. Considerable attention has been given to the
development of tribal areas in Gujarat. The
Government of Gujarat made conscious effort to
ensure that around 15% of the budgetary provision is
spent on ST population as a part of the obligation to
implement the Directive Principles of State Policy
enshrined in the Constitution of India. The State
Government had initiated first TSP strategy in the year
1975-76 with the commencement of the 5th Five Year
Plan. Subsequently, the State Government declared
talukas having tribal concentration as Integrated
Tribal Development Areas (ITDA) and appointed
empowered Project Administrators to implement and
monitor development programmes in these areas.
02 03
VKY Convergence of Funds, Functions & Functionaries VANBANDHU KALYAN YOJANA
Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat
ACRONYMS AND ABRREVIATIONS
ADP Agriculture Diversification Project
AIRC Agriculture Implement Resource Centre
APMC Agriculture Produce Marketing Committee
BPL Below Poverty Level
CAL Computer Aided Learning
D-SAG Development Support Agency of Gujarat
EMRS Eklavya Model Residential School
FRA Forest Right Act
GIDR Gujarat Institute of Development Research
GSTDES Gujarat State Tribal Development Educational Society
GSFDC Gujarat State Forest Development Corporation
GUJCET Gujarat Common Entrance Test
IDDP Integrated Dairy Development Program
ILD Integrated Livestock Development
ITDA Integrated Tribal Development Area
LLGRS Low Literacy Girls Residential School
PVTG Particularly Vulnerable Tribe Group
SCD Sickle Cell Disease
ST Scheduled Tribe
TDD Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat
TASP Tribal Area Sub Plan
TRTI Tribal Research and Training Institute
VTC Vocational Training Centre
VKY Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana
WASMO Water and Sanitation Management Organization
Tribal Development Department, Gujarat
1
In Gujarat, Schedule Tribe (ST) Population mostly live
in the area along the State's eastern border consisting
of approximately 5,884 villages amounting to 18% of
the total state area. It is one of the Schedule V states in
the country with 14.75% of the state population
(89.17 lakh as per Census 2011) being Scheduled
Tribe (ST). The tribal region consists of 48 talukas, 15
pockets and 4 clusters covered under the 14
Integrated Tribal Development Projects (ITDP). There
are 26 major tribes in the State. The major tribal
communities include (1) Bhils, Bhil, Garasia and Dholi
Bhils, (2) Talavia, Halpati, (3) Dhodia (4) Rathwa, (5)
Naikada, Nayaka, (6) Gamit, Gamata etc. Tribal
communities of Kathodi, Padhar, Siddi, Kolgha and
Kotwalia belong to the Particularly Vulnerable Tribe
Groups (PVTG).
The Tribal Development Department (TDD) of Gujarat
is entrusted with the planning, budgetary provisions
and implementation of Tribal Area Sub Plan (TASP)
funds. Considerable attention has been given to the
development of tribal areas in Gujarat. The
Government of Gujarat made conscious effort to
ensure that around 15% of the budgetary provision is
spent on ST population as a part of the obligation to
implement the Directive Principles of State Policy
enshrined in the Constitution of India. The State
Government had initiated first TSP strategy in the year
1975-76 with the commencement of the 5th Five Year
Plan. Subsequently, the State Government declared
talukas having tribal concentration as Integrated
Tribal Development Areas (ITDA) and appointed
empowered Project Administrators to implement and
monitor development programmes in these areas.
VKY Convergence of Funds, Functions & Functionaries VANBANDHU KALYAN YOJANA
The Government of Gujarat via its
visionary Acts & Policies and stern
implementation measures have uplifted
the face of tribal Gujarat. The TDD has
successful ly undertaken various
initiatives to achieve its vision of
“Unfolding the capabilities of tribal
people through strategic planning suited
to tribal culture and institutions in a
process of assimilation and integration
with the mainstream of society bringing
social justice and prosperity in Tribal
Gujarat.” The developmental activities
undertaken have significantly improved
the socio-economic condition of the ST
population of Gujarat, and have received
national recognition for the model and
strategy followed.
Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana
2 2.1 Conceptualization
Under the visionary leadership of the then Chief Minister of Gujarat
and currently the Honourable Prime Minster of India Shri Narendra
Modi, Tribal development initiatives took an upper hand. Strong
focus was given to social inclusion and initiatives that would increase
tribal economy in Gujarat as well as enhance the standard of living
for the tribal communities so that they can avail equal opportunities
and facilities similar to those availed by other communities.
Series of consultations and deliberations were undertaken to
strategize the planning and the implementation of schemes for tribal
welfare. A number of agencies like Gujarat Institute of Development
Research (GIDR) conducted a widespread gap study across the tribal
belt of Gujarat. Further, the gaps identified in the reports were
discussed in greater details. The concerned departments were
consulted and all provided various inputs for formulating and
strategizing tribal development initiatives. A department wise
presentation series was undertaken chaired by Hon'ble Chief
Minister; various departments put forth their suggestive action plans
for tribal development in Gujarat.
Post various scheduled deliberation, Government of Gujarat
launched the Chief Minister's Ten Point Programme also known as
Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana (VKY) for the development of tribal areas
in the year 2007. This programme seeks to enable the Schedule Tribe
regions to merge with mainstream development by bridging the gaps
between ITDP blocks and other parts of Gujarat. The programme
aims at ensuring creation of high quality social and civil infrastructure
and sustainable employment in areas such that the income of every
tribal family doubles. The approach is need based and outcome
oriented rather than outlay of funds. It is a significant change in the
approach of the Government of Gujarat
04 05
Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat
VKY Convergence of Funds, Functions & Functionaries VANBANDHU KALYAN YOJANA
The Government of Gujarat via its
visionary Acts & Policies and stern
implementation measures have uplifted
the face of tribal Gujarat. The TDD has
successful ly undertaken various
initiatives to achieve its vision of
“Unfolding the capabilities of tribal
people through strategic planning suited
to tribal culture and institutions in a
process of assimilation and integration
with the mainstream of society bringing
social justice and prosperity in Tribal
Gujarat.” The developmental activities
undertaken have significantly improved
the socio-economic condition of the ST
population of Gujarat, and have received
national recognition for the model and
strategy followed.
Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana
2 2.1 Conceptualization
Under the visionary leadership of the then Chief Minister of Gujarat
and currently the Honourable Prime Minster of India Shri Narendra
Modi, Tribal development initiatives took an upper hand. Strong
focus was given to social inclusion and initiatives that would increase
tribal economy in Gujarat as well as enhance the standard of living
for the tribal communities so that they can avail equal opportunities
and facilities similar to those availed by other communities.
Series of consultations and deliberations were undertaken to
strategize the planning and the implementation of schemes for tribal
welfare. A number of agencies like Gujarat Institute of Development
Research (GIDR) conducted a widespread gap study across the tribal
belt of Gujarat. Further, the gaps identified in the reports were
discussed in greater details. The concerned departments were
consulted and all provided various inputs for formulating and
strategizing tribal development initiatives. A department wise
presentation series was undertaken chaired by Hon'ble Chief
Minister; various departments put forth their suggestive action plans
for tribal development in Gujarat.
Post various scheduled deliberation, Government of Gujarat
launched the Chief Minister's Ten Point Programme also known as
Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana (VKY) for the development of tribal areas
in the year 2007. This programme seeks to enable the Schedule Tribe
regions to merge with mainstream development by bridging the gaps
between ITDP blocks and other parts of Gujarat. The programme
aims at ensuring creation of high quality social and civil infrastructure
and sustainable employment in areas such that the income of every
tribal family doubles. The approach is need based and outcome
oriented rather than outlay of funds. It is a significant change in the
approach of the Government of Gujarat
04 05
Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat
06 07
VKY Convergence of Funds, Functions & Functionaries VANBANDHU KALYAN YOJANA
Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat
2.3 Development Support
Agency of Gujarat (D-SAG)
and involvement of local people in planning and
monitoring of various interventions launched for
the benefit of ST families. The Governing Body of
D-SAG has been authorized to develop specific The implementation of the VKY required re-norms, procedures and systems for management examination of the prevalent procedures, and and supervision of these projects. The Body will guidelines for infrastructure development, function with the representation from concerned selection of partners, monitoring and evaluation departments of the Government of Gujarat under of their performance, development of transparent the Chairmanship of the Chief Secretary forging and consistent project sanctioning procedures. strong convergence with other implementing The State Government decided to create a Special departments of the Government of Gujarat. Purpose Vehicle Development Support Agency of Skilled professionals were engaged through D-Gujarat (D-SAG) to take up these tasks. D-SAG SAG to develop, implement and supervise these has been mandated to assist in implementation of initiatives. VKY, launching of outcome oriented initiatives,
2.2 Vision and
Mission
VKY is a strategic process that
encompasses convergence of funds
and collaboration of initiatives for
holistic development of the tribal
community. It aims at creating
enabling environment for need
based and outcome oriented
holistic development of the tribal
people. This process envisages that
all the intended benefits of goods
and services under various
programmes/schemes of Central
as well as State Governments reach
the target groups by convergence
of resources through appropriate
institutional mechanism.
2.4 Focus Areas
Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana focuses on the integrated, holistic and inclusive
development of tribal communities in core areas of livelihood, education, health,
housing, drinking water, irrigation and access to basic facilities.
The ten focus areas of VKY are as follows
1. Employment Opportunities for 5 Lakh Families
Creation of employment through productivity engagement in agriculture sector
Increase in animal husbandry and dairy based activities
Quality skill training for tribal youth
Development of modern, scientific and technical facilities and linking the tribal
youth to them for increased livelihood opportunities
Preference to women headed households
2. Quality of Education and Higher Education
Higher secondary schools for science in each taluka
Provision for enrolling 1000 students in nationally recognized residential
schools and creating a talent pool for tribals
Navodaya or Eklavya type residential school in each tribal taluka and making
them comparable with quality urban schools
Establishment of 100 additional hostels for college students
Establishment of Arts, Science and Commerce colleges to cover remote and left
out talukas
Establishment of excellent academic units including engineering and medical
colleges, polytechnics, nursing colleges and ITI colleges
06 07
VKY Convergence of Funds, Functions & Functionaries VANBANDHU KALYAN YOJANA
Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat
2.3 Development Support
Agency of Gujarat (D-SAG)
and involvement of local people in planning and
monitoring of various interventions launched for
the benefit of ST families. The Governing Body of
D-SAG has been authorized to develop specific The implementation of the VKY required re-norms, procedures and systems for management examination of the prevalent procedures, and and supervision of these projects. The Body will guidelines for infrastructure development, function with the representation from concerned selection of partners, monitoring and evaluation departments of the Government of Gujarat under of their performance, development of transparent the Chairmanship of the Chief Secretary forging and consistent project sanctioning procedures. strong convergence with other implementing The State Government decided to create a Special departments of the Government of Gujarat. Purpose Vehicle Development Support Agency of Skilled professionals were engaged through D-Gujarat (D-SAG) to take up these tasks. D-SAG SAG to develop, implement and supervise these has been mandated to assist in implementation of initiatives. VKY, launching of outcome oriented initiatives,
2.2 Vision and
Mission
VKY is a strategic process that
encompasses convergence of funds
and collaboration of initiatives for
holistic development of the tribal
community. It aims at creating
enabling environment for need
based and outcome oriented
holistic development of the tribal
people. This process envisages that
all the intended benefits of goods
and services under various
programmes/schemes of Central
as well as State Governments reach
the target groups by convergence
of resources through appropriate
institutional mechanism.
2.4 Focus Areas
Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana focuses on the integrated, holistic and inclusive
development of tribal communities in core areas of livelihood, education, health,
housing, drinking water, irrigation and access to basic facilities.
The ten focus areas of VKY are as follows
1. Employment Opportunities for 5 Lakh Families
Creation of employment through productivity engagement in agriculture sector
Increase in animal husbandry and dairy based activities
Quality skill training for tribal youth
Development of modern, scientific and technical facilities and linking the tribal
youth to them for increased livelihood opportunities
Preference to women headed households
2. Quality of Education and Higher Education
Higher secondary schools for science in each taluka
Provision for enrolling 1000 students in nationally recognized residential
schools and creating a talent pool for tribals
Navodaya or Eklavya type residential school in each tribal taluka and making
them comparable with quality urban schools
Establishment of 100 additional hostels for college students
Establishment of Arts, Science and Commerce colleges to cover remote and left
out talukas
Establishment of excellent academic units including engineering and medical
colleges, polytechnics, nursing colleges and ITI colleges
08 09
VKY Convergence of Funds, Functions & Functionaries VANBANDHU KALYAN YOJANA
Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat
3. Economic Development
Annual allocation of Rs. 1 crore per taluka for development of identified
economic activities through a cluster based approach and market linkages
Linking remote tribal areas to nearby economic centres through development
of basic infrastructure and facilities such as roads, water supply, irrigation and
continuous power supply in all tribal areas
Value addition to local natural resources for higher return to tribal families
4. Health
Benefits of Chiranjeevi Yojana to all ST families
Annual health check-up programmes for all ST families
Financial assistance to BPL families in case of heart surgery
Special drive for tackling endemic diseases such as sickle cell anaemia,
leptospirosis,etc
Removal of malnutrition in pregnant and lactating mothers as well as children
under the age of 6 through effective implementation of schemes
5. Housing
Housing for all ST families within the next five years
6. Safe Drinking Water
All ST families to get safe, assured and adequate drinking water within the next
five years
At least 25% of the ST population to get access to piped water supply
7. Irrigation
Emphasis on group irrigation schemes
Creation of water conservation structures on watershed basis
Creation of more check dams in tribal areas
Subsidy to BPL families for individual facilities such as oil engines
Financial and technical assistance for promoting drip irrigation
8. Universal Electrification
Electrification to all hitherto uncovered hamlets
Alternative arrangements through solar energy for remote and dispersed
hamlets
Free electrification to all BPL families
9. All Weather Road Connectivity
Improvement in the quality of roads in tribal areas
All hamlets with population of less than 250 to be connected by roads
Special drive for repairing existing roads in tribal areas
08 09
VKY Convergence of Funds, Functions & Functionaries VANBANDHU KALYAN YOJANA
Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat
3. Economic Development
Annual allocation of Rs. 1 crore per taluka for development of identified
economic activities through a cluster based approach and market linkages
Linking remote tribal areas to nearby economic centres through development
of basic infrastructure and facilities such as roads, water supply, irrigation and
continuous power supply in all tribal areas
Value addition to local natural resources for higher return to tribal families
4. Health
Benefits of Chiranjeevi Yojana to all ST families
Annual health check-up programmes for all ST families
Financial assistance to BPL families in case of heart surgery
Special drive for tackling endemic diseases such as sickle cell anaemia,
leptospirosis,etc
Removal of malnutrition in pregnant and lactating mothers as well as children
under the age of 6 through effective implementation of schemes
5. Housing
Housing for all ST families within the next five years
6. Safe Drinking Water
All ST families to get safe, assured and adequate drinking water within the next
five years
At least 25% of the ST population to get access to piped water supply
7. Irrigation
Emphasis on group irrigation schemes
Creation of water conservation structures on watershed basis
Creation of more check dams in tribal areas
Subsidy to BPL families for individual facilities such as oil engines
Financial and technical assistance for promoting drip irrigation
8. Universal Electrification
Electrification to all hitherto uncovered hamlets
Alternative arrangements through solar energy for remote and dispersed
hamlets
Free electrification to all BPL families
9. All Weather Road Connectivity
Improvement in the quality of roads in tribal areas
All hamlets with population of less than 250 to be connected by roads
Special drive for repairing existing roads in tribal areas
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VKY Convergence of Funds, Functions & Functionaries VANBANDHU KALYAN YOJANA
Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat
10. Urban Development
Development of 13 tribal towns to act as growth engines
All tribal talukas to get broadband connectivity within next five years
2.5 Fund Dissemination
TDD finalizes the sectoral outlays in consultation with the concerned
departments, and directs them to prepare schemes in priority areas under
VKY. TDD monitors the performance of all departments implementing
TSP.As a result of the VKY initiative, the financial allocation under TSP
increased from Rs.5, 640 crore under the Tenth Five Year Plan (2002-07)
to Rs.15, 000 crore in the Eleventh Plan (2007-12), the expenditure
against which was Rs.17, 247 crore. Buoyed by this, the State
Government has allotted an ambitious Rs.40, 000 crore in the Twelfth Five
Year Plan (2012-17).
Over the last three years (2012-13 to 2014-15), the total financial
provision was of Rs. 22,754.02 crore of which the amount released was
Rs. 22,242.97 crore. Expenditure of Rs. 20,451.42 crore was incurred,
which is 91.95% of the total revised allocation. Budget allocation over the
Plan period is as below:
A TSP outlay of Rs. 8680 Crore was allocated for 2014-15 of which Rs.
7536 Crore worth expenditure was incurred. An outlay of Rs.9690 Crore
has been allocated for the year 2015-16.
0
5000
10000
15000
20000
25000
30000
35000
40000
45000
5640 5559
15000
17200
40000
22754
20451
2002-07 2007-12 2012-17 2012-15
Allocation Expenditure VKY Outlay
Convergence of Funds and Initiatives
3
Convergence of funds and collaboration
of initiatives with various departments of
Gujarat Government working for tribal
welfare has been followed in a focussed
outcome oriented way under the ambit
of TDD to achieve the mission and vision
of VKY.
The following are the initiatives
undertaken for development of tribal
areas and ST Population of Gujarat;
3.1 Quality Employment and
sustainable Livelihood
3.1.1 Skill Training
The skill training program aims to double the income of
ST families by empowering tribal youth to attain skill
based quality jobs. Implementing partners are
responsible for skilling, placement and handholding of
placed candidates for minimum period of one year.
TDD, through its special purpose vehicle Development
Support Agency of Gujarat (D-SAG) is implementing
several skill training programmes for generation of
sustainable livelihood for tribal youth. These programs
seek to enhance the employability of the tribal youth by
upgrading their existing skill sets and/or addition of
new skills that enhance employability and empower
them for better income generation.
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VKY Convergence of Funds, Functions & Functionaries VANBANDHU KALYAN YOJANA
Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat
10. Urban Development
Development of 13 tribal towns to act as growth engines
All tribal talukas to get broadband connectivity within next five years
2.5 Fund Dissemination
TDD finalizes the sectoral outlays in consultation with the concerned
departments, and directs them to prepare schemes in priority areas under
VKY. TDD monitors the performance of all departments implementing
TSP.As a result of the VKY initiative, the financial allocation under TSP
increased from Rs.5, 640 crore under the Tenth Five Year Plan (2002-07)
to Rs.15, 000 crore in the Eleventh Plan (2007-12), the expenditure
against which was Rs.17, 247 crore. Buoyed by this, the State
Government has allotted an ambitious Rs.40, 000 crore in the Twelfth Five
Year Plan (2012-17).
Over the last three years (2012-13 to 2014-15), the total financial
provision was of Rs. 22,754.02 crore of which the amount released was
Rs. 22,242.97 crore. Expenditure of Rs. 20,451.42 crore was incurred,
which is 91.95% of the total revised allocation. Budget allocation over the
Plan period is as below:
A TSP outlay of Rs. 8680 Crore was allocated for 2014-15 of which Rs.
7536 Crore worth expenditure was incurred. An outlay of Rs.9690 Crore
has been allocated for the year 2015-16.
0
5000
10000
15000
20000
25000
30000
35000
40000
45000
5640 5559
15000
17200
40000
22754
20451
2002-07 2007-12 2012-17 2012-15
Allocation Expenditure VKY Outlay
Convergence of Funds and Initiatives
3
Convergence of funds and collaboration
of initiatives with various departments of
Gujarat Government working for tribal
welfare has been followed in a focussed
outcome oriented way under the ambit
of TDD to achieve the mission and vision
of VKY.
The following are the initiatives
undertaken for development of tribal
areas and ST Population of Gujarat;
3.1 Quality Employment and
sustainable Livelihood
3.1.1 Skill Training
The skill training program aims to double the income of
ST families by empowering tribal youth to attain skill
based quality jobs. Implementing partners are
responsible for skilling, placement and handholding of
placed candidates for minimum period of one year.
TDD, through its special purpose vehicle Development
Support Agency of Gujarat (D-SAG) is implementing
several skill training programmes for generation of
sustainable livelihood for tribal youth. These programs
seek to enhance the employability of the tribal youth by
upgrading their existing skill sets and/or addition of
new skills that enhance employability and empower
them for better income generation.
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Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat
D-SAG has joined hands with reputed private partners, NGOs and
government institutions for the implementation of result oriented Skill
Training Program. Seven State-of-Art well equipped Vocational Training
Centres are established through public-private partnership. Vocational
training/Skill training is provided training in industry and market relevant
trades. Skill training courses are also being imparted by Skill Training
Providers at local level by hiring required accommodation or in their own
campus. Excellent lodging and boarding facility is provided to all the trainees.
Convergence of GoI, GoG and private funds in designing skill
development programs
GoI – Special Central Assistance (SCA), Article 275 (1), Conservation cum
Development Plan (CCD) for PVTG
GoG – Annual Plan of TDD, district level Gujarat Pattern funds with Project
Administrators, funds provided under skill training from Industries Dept.
n
n
All Gujarat Institute of Driving Training and Technical Research,
Waghodiya (Vadodara): TDD (D-SAG) has established this Vocational
Training Centre (VTC) in partnership with Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL)
for training of tribal youth in driving. The institute is having excellent
infrastructure and expertise to impart training in transport related fields. It
can train 2400 youths annually and has trained over 5,000 tribal youth in
expert and modern driving. The VTC is training tribal youths at its full capacity.
Tribal youths trained in the institute have got employment as drivers for
ambulances, corporate firms and transport agencies.
Vocational Training Centre, Vaghaldhara
(Valsad):
Vocational Training Centre, Bharuch:
V o c a t i o n a l T r a i n i n g C e n t r e ,
Chhotaudepur:
Vocational Training Centre, Goraj:
Vocational Training Centre, Dharampur
(Valsad):
Vocational Training Centre, Dahod:
TDD (D-SAG) has established this
VTC in partnership with Vaghaldhara Trust. The
centre is a state-of-the-art facility having
modern machinery and equipment's for skill
development of tribal youth. The VTC is
training tribal youths at its full capacity and
imparting training in the field of Computer-
cum-programming assistant, Civil draftsman,
Electrician, Welder, Fitter, Turner, Plumber and
Refrigeration air-condition mechanic.
TDD
(D-SAG) has established this VTC in
partnership with Sewa Rural. The centre is
imparting training in different trade's i.e.
Turner, Fitter, Welder, Office Assistant,
Computer and Hardware Networking.
TDD (D-SAG) has established
this VTC in partnership with Shroff Foundation
Trust. The centre is imparting training in the
field of Business Process Outsourcing.
TDD (D-
SAG) has established this VTC in partnership
with Muni Sewa Ashram. The centre is
imparting training in the field of health care
and nursing.
TDD (D-SAG) has established this
VTC in partnership with Atul Rural
Development Fund. The centre is imparting
training in the field of Textiles and Chemical
Industry.
TDD
(D-SAG) has established this VTC in
partnership with Gramin Vikas Trust. The
centre is imparting training in the field of
Construction Sector.
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Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat
D-SAG has joined hands with reputed private partners, NGOs and
government institutions for the implementation of result oriented Skill
Training Program. Seven State-of-Art well equipped Vocational Training
Centres are established through public-private partnership. Vocational
training/Skill training is provided training in industry and market relevant
trades. Skill training courses are also being imparted by Skill Training
Providers at local level by hiring required accommodation or in their own
campus. Excellent lodging and boarding facility is provided to all the trainees.
Convergence of GoI, GoG and private funds in designing skill
development programs
GoI – Special Central Assistance (SCA), Article 275 (1), Conservation cum
Development Plan (CCD) for PVTG
GoG – Annual Plan of TDD, district level Gujarat Pattern funds with Project
Administrators, funds provided under skill training from Industries Dept.
n
n
All Gujarat Institute of Driving Training and Technical Research,
Waghodiya (Vadodara): TDD (D-SAG) has established this Vocational
Training Centre (VTC) in partnership with Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL)
for training of tribal youth in driving. The institute is having excellent
infrastructure and expertise to impart training in transport related fields. It
can train 2400 youths annually and has trained over 5,000 tribal youth in
expert and modern driving. The VTC is training tribal youths at its full capacity.
Tribal youths trained in the institute have got employment as drivers for
ambulances, corporate firms and transport agencies.
Vocational Training Centre, Vaghaldhara
(Valsad):
Vocational Training Centre, Bharuch:
V o c a t i o n a l T r a i n i n g C e n t r e ,
Chhotaudepur:
Vocational Training Centre, Goraj:
Vocational Training Centre, Dharampur
(Valsad):
Vocational Training Centre, Dahod:
TDD (D-SAG) has established this
VTC in partnership with Vaghaldhara Trust. The
centre is a state-of-the-art facility having
modern machinery and equipment's for skill
development of tribal youth. The VTC is
training tribal youths at its full capacity and
imparting training in the field of Computer-
cum-programming assistant, Civil draftsman,
Electrician, Welder, Fitter, Turner, Plumber and
Refrigeration air-condition mechanic.
TDD
(D-SAG) has established this VTC in
partnership with Sewa Rural. The centre is
imparting training in different trade's i.e.
Turner, Fitter, Welder, Office Assistant,
Computer and Hardware Networking.
TDD (D-SAG) has established
this VTC in partnership with Shroff Foundation
Trust. The centre is imparting training in the
field of Business Process Outsourcing.
TDD (D-
SAG) has established this VTC in partnership
with Muni Sewa Ashram. The centre is
imparting training in the field of health care
and nursing.
TDD (D-SAG) has established this
VTC in partnership with Atul Rural
Development Fund. The centre is imparting
training in the field of Textiles and Chemical
Industry.
TDD
(D-SAG) has established this VTC in
partnership with Gramin Vikas Trust. The
centre is imparting training in the field of
Construction Sector.
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Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat
Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Indo German Tool Room (IGTR):
Technology (CIPET):
TDD (D-SAG)
TDD (D-SAG) in in collaboration with IGTR, Ahmedabad is
collaboration with CIPET, Ahmedabad is imparting imparting training to tribal youths in the field of
training to tribal youths in the field of Plastic CNC Machine Operation.
Product Manufacturing. Many tribal youths have
gained quality employment in the Middle East
with remuneration of over Rs. 4 lakhs per annum.
3.1.2 Agriculture Diversification Project
Initially introduced under Jeevika and Sunshine
projects by D-SAG, now it has been restructured as
Agriculture Diversification Project (ADP). Under
this project the farmers are provided with high
quality seeds and fertilizers along with training in
modern agricultural practices. The funding
provision is made through the Special Central
Assistance to Tribal Sub Plan (SCA to TSP) and
minimal contribution by the beneficiaries. The
project is implemented through Agriculture Service
Provider (ASP), and the administrative support and
monitoring is done by D-SAG and Project
Administrators in the field.
Crops covered under ADP include Maize, Bitter
Gourd, Bottle gourd, Okra, Tomato & Brinjal.
Under the project, kit comprising of seed &
fertilizer are provided to the participating
beneficiary farmers. Training regarding farming
practices is also provided to the beneficiaries.
More than 4 Lakh beneficiaries have benefitted
under the scheme. In 2014-15, more than 1.35
Lakh beneficiaries were provided with relevant
assistance in cultivating maize and vegetables. As
a result of these initiatives, vegetable production in
South Gujarat and maize production in Central
Gujarat has increased considerably and has found
market in Surat and Mumbai. It has significantly
improved the socio-economic condition of tribal
population of Gujarat.
3.1.3 Agriculture Mechanization Project
It is an innovative project for the benefit of
tribal farmers with the objective of improving
the agriculture produce. Under this project,
benefits of tractors and other modern
agriculture machinery is provided to tribal
farmers at subsidised rate. D-SAG in
collaboration with John Deere India Private
Limited has established 8 Agriculture
Implementation Research Centres (AIRC) on
BOOT (Build, Own, Operate, and Transfer)
basis. Prominent NGOs i.e. NM Sadguru in
Dahod, BAIF in Surat, Shroff Foundation Trust
in Vadodara and Anarde Foundation in
Valsad have been appointed to set up and
maintain the institutional framework for
AIRCs. Necessary training is also being
provided to beneficiaries through NGOs.
All these centres have been provided with 8-
10 tractors and modern implements like MB
Plough, Laser Leveller, Thresher, Cultivator
etc., which are provided on rent to farmers at
a subsidized rate. These implements provide
a wide range of farming services, from field
preparation to harvesting and threshing. The
Project has assisted more than 50,000
beneficiaries.
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Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat
Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Indo German Tool Room (IGTR):
Technology (CIPET):
TDD (D-SAG)
TDD (D-SAG) in in collaboration with IGTR, Ahmedabad is
collaboration with CIPET, Ahmedabad is imparting imparting training to tribal youths in the field of
training to tribal youths in the field of Plastic CNC Machine Operation.
Product Manufacturing. Many tribal youths have
gained quality employment in the Middle East
with remuneration of over Rs. 4 lakhs per annum.
3.1.2 Agriculture Diversification Project
Initially introduced under Jeevika and Sunshine
projects by D-SAG, now it has been restructured as
Agriculture Diversification Project (ADP). Under
this project the farmers are provided with high
quality seeds and fertilizers along with training in
modern agricultural practices. The funding
provision is made through the Special Central
Assistance to Tribal Sub Plan (SCA to TSP) and
minimal contribution by the beneficiaries. The
project is implemented through Agriculture Service
Provider (ASP), and the administrative support and
monitoring is done by D-SAG and Project
Administrators in the field.
Crops covered under ADP include Maize, Bitter
Gourd, Bottle gourd, Okra, Tomato & Brinjal.
Under the project, kit comprising of seed &
fertilizer are provided to the participating
beneficiary farmers. Training regarding farming
practices is also provided to the beneficiaries.
More than 4 Lakh beneficiaries have benefitted
under the scheme. In 2014-15, more than 1.35
Lakh beneficiaries were provided with relevant
assistance in cultivating maize and vegetables. As
a result of these initiatives, vegetable production in
South Gujarat and maize production in Central
Gujarat has increased considerably and has found
market in Surat and Mumbai. It has significantly
improved the socio-economic condition of tribal
population of Gujarat.
3.1.3 Agriculture Mechanization Project
It is an innovative project for the benefit of
tribal farmers with the objective of improving
the agriculture produce. Under this project,
benefits of tractors and other modern
agriculture machinery is provided to tribal
farmers at subsidised rate. D-SAG in
collaboration with John Deere India Private
Limited has established 8 Agriculture
Implementation Research Centres (AIRC) on
BOOT (Build, Own, Operate, and Transfer)
basis. Prominent NGOs i.e. NM Sadguru in
Dahod, BAIF in Surat, Shroff Foundation Trust
in Vadodara and Anarde Foundation in
Valsad have been appointed to set up and
maintain the institutional framework for
AIRCs. Necessary training is also being
provided to beneficiaries through NGOs.
All these centres have been provided with 8-
10 tractors and modern implements like MB
Plough, Laser Leveller, Thresher, Cultivator
etc., which are provided on rent to farmers at
a subsidized rate. These implements provide
a wide range of farming services, from field
preparation to harvesting and threshing. The
Project has assisted more than 50,000
beneficiaries.
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Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat
3.1.4 Agriculture collection cum grading are earning minimum Rs. 3500 to 4000 per
centre month per cattle with dairy activities. Improved
dairy infrastructure of the area under the project is The objective of establishing Agriculture
the catalytic factor for overall prosperity. Thus, Collection Cum Grading Centre is to facilitate
IDDP is helping to spread the benefits of the strong forward market linkages and fetch higher price for
milk cooperative network of the state to poor tribal agriculture produce. The farmers bring vegetable
population and helping them to come out of produce to collection-cum-grading centers. The
clutches of poverty. More than 90,000 cattle have grading of the vegetable will be done accordingly
been provided to STs under the project IDDP.which will be followed by necessary packing of
vegetables. It will be sold to the buyers who would
be coming to these centers for purchasing /
procuring the vegetable or it will be transported to
nearby Urban Centers.These centres act as a
small market place enabling the tribal farmers to
sell their farm produce (vegetables). Fetching
better prices for produces and eliminating middle
men, these centres assist farmers to gain
economically. Management of the Collection
centres is done by the Farmers Club/ Village
Development Committee. 100 Collection centers
are being established across the tribal districts
with an average of 7-8 centers in each Integrated
Tribal Development Program (ITDP) Districts.
3.1.5 Integrated Dairy Development
Program
Integrated Dairy Development Project (IDDP) was
launched during the year 2007-08.The vision
behind the IDDP is to transform dairying into
dynamic income-generating enterprise for BPL
tribal household of Gujarat. The Project aims at
creating a unit of at least four animals in each
participant's house by the end of the project
period so as to make dairying into a viable full
time activity. The project is being implemented by
District Co-operative Milk Unions. Apart from the
milch cattle, complete packages of support inputs
are also provided to the participant.
With the implementation of the project, dairy has
emerged as a key medium for economic
improvement of the tribal people. Beneficiaries
Rs. 2,000
Rs. 15,000 Rs. 20,000
Rs. 17,400
Loan
Gol support
GoG Support
Beneficiary Contribution
Figure : Financial Assistance given for purchase of cattle
3.1.6 Integrated Livestock Development
Program
Several complementary projects have also been
introduced and converged with IDDP to make
dairying successful which include Integrated
Livestock Development (ILD) project, Fodder
Development Project. The ILD Program addresses
shortage of good quality cattle providing efficient
breed improvement services. ILD centres are
being established across the tribal belt of Gujarat
in partnership with District Co-operative Milk
Unions, BAIF and J K Trust. Under this project
Artificial Insemination service and after care
services of new born calves is provided at the door
step of tribal dairy farmers by female Para
Veterinary Workers also known by “Mahila
Gopal”. The good quality crossbred calves born
under the ILD project has resulted in the quality
stock of milch cattle in the tribal region of Gujarat.
The good quality crossbred calves born under the
ILD project has resulted in qualitative as well as
quantitative improvement of milch cattle in tribal
areas. Under this project, more than 25,000
calves were born that will significantly improve
the income of tribal farmers.
3.1.7 Forest Rights Act, 2006
The Act envisages registering & conferring the
traditional habitat and livelihood rights of the ST
& Other Traditional Forest Dwellers in Scheduled
as well as Non-Scheduled forest areas of the
state.
Individual Rights: More than 70,000 Individual
rights have been granted under FRA.
Community Rights: More than 4,000 Individual
rights have been granted under FRA.
Special Focus to FRA beneficiaries: The tribal
farmers cultivating forest land for decades were
hitherto considered illegal cultivators and,
therefore, ineligible for the benefit of any land-
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Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat
3.1.4 Agriculture collection cum grading are earning minimum Rs. 3500 to 4000 per
centre month per cattle with dairy activities. Improved
dairy infrastructure of the area under the project is The objective of establishing Agriculture
the catalytic factor for overall prosperity. Thus, Collection Cum Grading Centre is to facilitate
IDDP is helping to spread the benefits of the strong forward market linkages and fetch higher price for
milk cooperative network of the state to poor tribal agriculture produce. The farmers bring vegetable
population and helping them to come out of produce to collection-cum-grading centers. The
clutches of poverty. More than 90,000 cattle have grading of the vegetable will be done accordingly
been provided to STs under the project IDDP.which will be followed by necessary packing of
vegetables. It will be sold to the buyers who would
be coming to these centers for purchasing /
procuring the vegetable or it will be transported to
nearby Urban Centers.These centres act as a
small market place enabling the tribal farmers to
sell their farm produce (vegetables). Fetching
better prices for produces and eliminating middle
men, these centres assist farmers to gain
economically. Management of the Collection
centres is done by the Farmers Club/ Village
Development Committee. 100 Collection centers
are being established across the tribal districts
with an average of 7-8 centers in each Integrated
Tribal Development Program (ITDP) Districts.
3.1.5 Integrated Dairy Development
Program
Integrated Dairy Development Project (IDDP) was
launched during the year 2007-08.The vision
behind the IDDP is to transform dairying into
dynamic income-generating enterprise for BPL
tribal household of Gujarat. The Project aims at
creating a unit of at least four animals in each
participant's house by the end of the project
period so as to make dairying into a viable full
time activity. The project is being implemented by
District Co-operative Milk Unions. Apart from the
milch cattle, complete packages of support inputs
are also provided to the participant.
With the implementation of the project, dairy has
emerged as a key medium for economic
improvement of the tribal people. Beneficiaries
Rs. 2,000
Rs. 15,000 Rs. 20,000
Rs. 17,400
Loan
Gol support
GoG Support
Beneficiary Contribution
Figure : Financial Assistance given for purchase of cattle
3.1.6 Integrated Livestock Development
Program
Several complementary projects have also been
introduced and converged with IDDP to make
dairying successful which include Integrated
Livestock Development (ILD) project, Fodder
Development Project. The ILD Program addresses
shortage of good quality cattle providing efficient
breed improvement services. ILD centres are
being established across the tribal belt of Gujarat
in partnership with District Co-operative Milk
Unions, BAIF and J K Trust. Under this project
Artificial Insemination service and after care
services of new born calves is provided at the door
step of tribal dairy farmers by female Para
Veterinary Workers also known by “Mahila
Gopal”. The good quality crossbred calves born
under the ILD project has resulted in the quality
stock of milch cattle in the tribal region of Gujarat.
The good quality crossbred calves born under the
ILD project has resulted in qualitative as well as
quantitative improvement of milch cattle in tribal
areas. Under this project, more than 25,000
calves were born that will significantly improve
the income of tribal farmers.
3.1.7 Forest Rights Act, 2006
The Act envisages registering & conferring the
traditional habitat and livelihood rights of the ST
& Other Traditional Forest Dwellers in Scheduled
as well as Non-Scheduled forest areas of the
state.
Individual Rights: More than 70,000 Individual
rights have been granted under FRA.
Community Rights: More than 4,000 Individual
rights have been granted under FRA.
Special Focus to FRA beneficiaries: The tribal
farmers cultivating forest land for decades were
hitherto considered illegal cultivators and,
therefore, ineligible for the benefit of any land-
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VKY Convergence of Funds, Functions & Functionaries
Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat
based assistance program/scheme of the The Government imparted training to more than
Government. After their lands have been 3,500 FRA beneficiaries through Tribal Research
regularized under the FRA, the State Government and Training Institute (TRTI) at district level on
has decided to converge on the FRA beneficiaries Land Development, Agriculture with advanced
the schemes of all the concerned departments and and modern techniques, Minor Irrigation
to give them the benefit of agriculture based techniques etc. TRTI & Gujarat State Forest
schemes on priority, in order to compensate the Development Corporation (GSFDC) is also
tribal farmers for the lost years. FRA beneficiaries imparting training on Collection of Minor Forest
are given special focus for schemes like land Products in scientific techniques at district levels.
development, agriculture kit, Wadi scheme, mini
irrigation, drinking water facilities, housing,
electrification, skill up-gradation, training, etc. It
is extended as a process of post claim support to
holders of the Forest Rights through all relevant
departments.
3.1.8 Vanvasi Sashaktikaran Yojana
The Government in t roduced Vanvas i
Sashaktikaran Yojana for accelerated holistic
development of FRA beneficiaries from the year
2014.Rs.963 lakh and Rs.1, 000 lakh have been
provided for the year 2014-15 and 2015-16
respectively. More than 600 beneficiaries have
benefited under this scheme. The Government of
India has also sanctioned Rs.500 lakh for the year
2015-16 for this scheme.
3.1.9 Financial Inclusion
Technology Based Financial Inclusion
Project is implemented by D-SAG in
partnership with Dena Bank. The
project envisages every household in
the project taluka to have bank
account. Opening of Bank Accounts
are being facilitated to provide Saving,
Cash, Credit along with all such
facilities which are available to normal
debit card holders of the bank Under
this project Biometric ATMs have been
installed in tribal areas. Account
holders are provided with ATM card
and Rs. 2000 inbuilt overdraft facility.
Households in Khedbrahma and
Vijaynaagar talukas of Sabarkantha
District have been already covered.
The project is under implementation in
Bhiloda and Meghraj, Aravalli.
3.1.10 Fisheries
Fish seed rearing programme: In
order to promote fish rearing,
fish seed and fish food is
provided by the Fisheries
department. The training related
to fish rearing is also provided to
the farmers.
Spawn rearing by Tribal women:
To provide self-employment to
tribal women through fish seed
rearing relevant scheme was
initiated. Under this scheme,
financial assistance is given to
tribal women for spawn rearing.
Boat net subsidy: Under this
scheme, boat-net is given to a
group of 3 fishermen. 50%
subsidy is given on purchase of
the boat-net.
Training: The 6 training centres
have been started in order to
provide training related to fish
rearing.More than 600 tribal
farmers have availed training
from these centres.
Housing Scheme: Under this
scheme, the active member of
Fisheries Co-operative Society
having huts and kacha housesis
given subsidy of Rs. 50,000 for
construction of pakka houses
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Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat
VANBANDHU KALYAN YOJANA
18
VKY Convergence of Funds, Functions & Functionaries
Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat
based assistance program/scheme of the The Government imparted training to more than
Government. After their lands have been 3,500 FRA beneficiaries through Tribal Research
regularized under the FRA, the State Government and Training Institute (TRTI) at district level on
has decided to converge on the FRA beneficiaries Land Development, Agriculture with advanced
the schemes of all the concerned departments and and modern techniques, Minor Irrigation
to give them the benefit of agriculture based techniques etc. TRTI & Gujarat State Forest
schemes on priority, in order to compensate the Development Corporation (GSFDC) is also
tribal farmers for the lost years. FRA beneficiaries imparting training on Collection of Minor Forest
are given special focus for schemes like land Products in scientific techniques at district levels.
development, agriculture kit, Wadi scheme, mini
irrigation, drinking water facilities, housing,
electrification, skill up-gradation, training, etc. It
is extended as a process of post claim support to
holders of the Forest Rights through all relevant
departments.
3.1.8 Vanvasi Sashaktikaran Yojana
The Government in t roduced Vanvas i
Sashaktikaran Yojana for accelerated holistic
development of FRA beneficiaries from the year
2014.Rs.963 lakh and Rs.1, 000 lakh have been
provided for the year 2014-15 and 2015-16
respectively. More than 600 beneficiaries have
benefited under this scheme. The Government of
India has also sanctioned Rs.500 lakh for the year
2015-16 for this scheme.
3.1.9 Financial Inclusion
Technology Based Financial Inclusion
Project is implemented by D-SAG in
partnership with Dena Bank. The
project envisages every household in
the project taluka to have bank
account. Opening of Bank Accounts
are being facilitated to provide Saving,
Cash, Credit along with all such
facilities which are available to normal
debit card holders of the bank Under
this project Biometric ATMs have been
installed in tribal areas. Account
holders are provided with ATM card
and Rs. 2000 inbuilt overdraft facility.
Households in Khedbrahma and
Vijaynaagar talukas of Sabarkantha
District have been already covered.
The project is under implementation in
Bhiloda and Meghraj, Aravalli.
3.1.10 Fisheries
Fish seed rearing programme: In
order to promote fish rearing,
fish seed and fish food is
provided by the Fisheries
department. The training related
to fish rearing is also provided to
the farmers.
Spawn rearing by Tribal women:
To provide self-employment to
tribal women through fish seed
rearing relevant scheme was
initiated. Under this scheme,
financial assistance is given to
tribal women for spawn rearing.
Boat net subsidy: Under this
scheme, boat-net is given to a
group of 3 fishermen. 50%
subsidy is given on purchase of
the boat-net.
Training: The 6 training centres
have been started in order to
provide training related to fish
rearing.More than 600 tribal
farmers have availed training
from these centres.
Housing Scheme: Under this
scheme, the active member of
Fisheries Co-operative Society
having huts and kacha housesis
given subsidy of Rs. 50,000 for
construction of pakka houses
19
Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat
VANBANDHU KALYAN YOJANA
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Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat
3.2 Quality Education
3.2.1 Establishment of residential schools
to encourage education
Quality education receives major emphasis
under the VKY. 30 Eklavya Model Residential
Schools (EMRS), 43 Low Literacy Girls Residential
Schools (LLGRS) have been established to
provide residential schooling facilities to tribal
students. These are schools with the state of the
art educational and catering more than 20,000
Tribal Students. The main objective of
establishing residential schools is to bridge the
gap in literacy level between the mainstream
population and Schedule Tribe population of
Gujarat.
3.2.2 Higher education facilities for tribal 3.2.4 Talent Pool Voucher Scheme
youthThe talent pool voucher scheme facilitates
Establishment of excellent educational institutes meritorious ST students to study further in the best
for higher education i.e. Engineering Colleges, educational institutions of Gujarat. Under this
Nursing Colleges, Medical College, Science scheme, students whose family's annual income is
College is also being undertaken in the tribal below Rs. 3 Lakh are eligible. Fees up to Rs.80,
areas. Setting up of Science College in every tribal 000 per student per year is given by the
taluka is also being undertaken by TDD in Government. This initiative is targeted to benefit
collaboration with Labour and Employment ST students of class 5 and class 10, seeking
Department, Education Department and admission in the next class after they clear an
Technical Education Department. entrance test scoring more than 60% marks.
Government assists in payment of all the required 3.2.3 University in Tribal Arca
fees. Fees include registration, processing,
It was felt that a special university catering to the admission, security deposit, tuition fees and any
needs of tribal youth is required in the tribal area. extra fees etc. Empanelment of 31 excellent
Looking at this need, the Education Department private residential schools has been done to
has planned setting up a full-fledged university facilitate quality education of meritorious tribal
catering to remote and tribal areas such as students.
Panchmahals, Dahod, Mahisagar, Chhota 3.2.5 Samras Hostel
Udaipur and Vadodra Rural Districts. In this
regard, a special ACT has already been enacted Assessment was done regarding availability of
by the Gujarat Government. Given the name of residential opportunities for ST students enrolled
Govind Guru, the University is being established into higher education institutions in Major urban
in Godhra in central Gujarat. centres of Gujarat. It was deduced that due to
their background or cultural status they were not
adequately accommodated. Therefore, taking a cue
from this, the Government decided to undertake
establishment of State-of-the-Art Hostel facilities for
the underprivileged section of society in major cities of
Gujarat.
In order to facilitate the students of Scheduled Caste,
Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Class
categories to study in major cities of Gujarat, Samaras
Hostel Scheme has been launched by the
Government. Construction of Mega Samras Hostels in
six major cities i.e. Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara,
Bhavnagar, Vallabh Vidyanagar and Rajkot to provide
residential facilities for students of Scheduled Caste,
Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes is
under progress.
3.2.6 Hostel facilities for Tribal youth
To facilitate students studying in secondary and higher
secondary education, residential hostels have been
established through State and Central level schemes.
There are as many as 1,104 hostels, of which, 964 are
Grant-in-Aid Hostels while the remaining 140 are
Government hostels. These hostels cater to more than
60,000 students across the tribal belt of Gujarat.
3.2.7 Biometric Attendance
System
The Biometric application and the
Computer Aided Learning System
project aims at automating the
attendance process across the
schools and enabling the schools in
computer aided learning system.
The main objective of introducing
Biometric Attendance System is to
enhance punctuality of students and
teachers. The project has been
effective in providing transparent
and effective mechanism to record
attendance of students, teachers
and also provide e-Learning facility
for students through educational
software.
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VKY Convergence of Funds, Functions & Functionaries VANBANDHU KALYAN YOJANA
Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat
3.2 Quality Education
3.2.1 Establishment of residential schools
to encourage education
Quality education receives major emphasis
under the VKY. 30 Eklavya Model Residential
Schools (EMRS), 43 Low Literacy Girls Residential
Schools (LLGRS) have been established to
provide residential schooling facilities to tribal
students. These are schools with the state of the
art educational and catering more than 20,000
Tribal Students. The main objective of
establishing residential schools is to bridge the
gap in literacy level between the mainstream
population and Schedule Tribe population of
Gujarat.
3.2.2 Higher education facilities for tribal 3.2.4 Talent Pool Voucher Scheme
youthThe talent pool voucher scheme facilitates
Establishment of excellent educational institutes meritorious ST students to study further in the best
for higher education i.e. Engineering Colleges, educational institutions of Gujarat. Under this
Nursing Colleges, Medical College, Science scheme, students whose family's annual income is
College is also being undertaken in the tribal below Rs. 3 Lakh are eligible. Fees up to Rs.80,
areas. Setting up of Science College in every tribal 000 per student per year is given by the
taluka is also being undertaken by TDD in Government. This initiative is targeted to benefit
collaboration with Labour and Employment ST students of class 5 and class 10, seeking
Department, Education Department and admission in the next class after they clear an
Technical Education Department. entrance test scoring more than 60% marks.
Government assists in payment of all the required 3.2.3 University in Tribal Arca
fees. Fees include registration, processing,
It was felt that a special university catering to the admission, security deposit, tuition fees and any
needs of tribal youth is required in the tribal area. extra fees etc. Empanelment of 31 excellent
Looking at this need, the Education Department private residential schools has been done to
has planned setting up a full-fledged university facilitate quality education of meritorious tribal
catering to remote and tribal areas such as students.
Panchmahals, Dahod, Mahisagar, Chhota 3.2.5 Samras Hostel
Udaipur and Vadodra Rural Districts. In this
regard, a special ACT has already been enacted Assessment was done regarding availability of
by the Gujarat Government. Given the name of residential opportunities for ST students enrolled
Govind Guru, the University is being established into higher education institutions in Major urban
in Godhra in central Gujarat. centres of Gujarat. It was deduced that due to
their background or cultural status they were not
adequately accommodated. Therefore, taking a cue
from this, the Government decided to undertake
establishment of State-of-the-Art Hostel facilities for
the underprivileged section of society in major cities of
Gujarat.
In order to facilitate the students of Scheduled Caste,
Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Class
categories to study in major cities of Gujarat, Samaras
Hostel Scheme has been launched by the
Government. Construction of Mega Samras Hostels in
six major cities i.e. Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara,
Bhavnagar, Vallabh Vidyanagar and Rajkot to provide
residential facilities for students of Scheduled Caste,
Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes is
under progress.
3.2.6 Hostel facilities for Tribal youth
To facilitate students studying in secondary and higher
secondary education, residential hostels have been
established through State and Central level schemes.
There are as many as 1,104 hostels, of which, 964 are
Grant-in-Aid Hostels while the remaining 140 are
Government hostels. These hostels cater to more than
60,000 students across the tribal belt of Gujarat.
3.2.7 Biometric Attendance
System
The Biometric application and the
Computer Aided Learning System
project aims at automating the
attendance process across the
schools and enabling the schools in
computer aided learning system.
The main objective of introducing
Biometric Attendance System is to
enhance punctuality of students and
teachers. The project has been
effective in providing transparent
and effective mechanism to record
attendance of students, teachers
and also provide e-Learning facility
for students through educational
software.
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VKY Convergence of Funds, Functions & Functionaries VANBANDHU KALYAN YOJANA
Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat
The other objective of this project is to provide Computer Aided Learning (CAL) using standard
education software. In addition, education software covering various general topics has also
been installed in the computers.
The project is being implemented on Build-Own-Operate (BOO) basis for 5 year period in
partnership with HCL Infosystmes Ltd. Gujarat State Tribal Development Education Society
(GSTDES), society under Tribal Development Department is the nodal agency for the
implementation and monitoring of the project.
3.2.8 Promotion of Sports 3.2.9 Archery Centre
F o r h o l i s t i c In order to hone the archery skills of tribal youth,
development of tribal training them in archery and physical fitness to
students, promotion enable them to compete in international events,
of sports among STs National Archery Centre is being established at
has been taken up as Chotaudepur. This is being established with
one of the thrust convergence of State and Central Government
areas. Proper Sports funding.
facility and training is
p r o v i d e d i n a l l
schools. GSTDES
o rgan i zes yea r l y
sports meet zone-
wise (South Zone,
Central Zone, North
Zone and West Zone)
and also at a State level. Students from 85 schools
under GSTDES participate in the meet and
showcase their potential in various fields i.e.
a r che r y, sp r i n t , KHo Kho , Kabbad i ,
Volleyball,Discus Throw etc.
3.2.10Special Coaching Classes for Medial Assistance for fees
Entrance ExaminationDue to high enrolment fee in self-financed
In order to provide better opportunities to tribal medical colleges, ST students were unable to
students, TDD took up an initiative of conducting secure admission as they did not have the means
special coaching classes for the State Medical to pay such high enrolment charges. In order to do
Entrance Examination GUJCET. Initially, training away with this bottleneck, TDD made special
classes were started at 16 centres with an aim to provision whereby the students enrolling into
enable the students to secure admission in medical colleges will be given financial assistance
Medical courses by passing the GUJCET exams. A to facilitate admission and study in the colleges.
total of 1636 ST students have availed benefits of The financial assistance is given through Gujarat
this scheme. As a result of the implementation of Tribal Development Corporation (GTDC), an
this scheme a total of 323 seats have been filled by organization under TDD.
admission of ST students during the year 2014-3.2.11Special coaching classes for
15. By 2014-15, there were as many as 23 Engineering Entrance Examination
GUJCET Training Centres and 1,869 students got
coaching for examination and admission in 2015- Special coaching classes are also given to tribal
16, out of which 500 ST students have secured students for Joint Entrance Examination for
admissions to medical colleges across the state. admission to various engineering colleges.
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VKY Convergence of Funds, Functions & Functionaries VANBANDHU KALYAN YOJANA
Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat
The other objective of this project is to provide Computer Aided Learning (CAL) using standard
education software. In addition, education software covering various general topics has also
been installed in the computers.
The project is being implemented on Build-Own-Operate (BOO) basis for 5 year period in
partnership with HCL Infosystmes Ltd. Gujarat State Tribal Development Education Society
(GSTDES), society under Tribal Development Department is the nodal agency for the
implementation and monitoring of the project.
3.2.8 Promotion of Sports 3.2.9 Archery Centre
F o r h o l i s t i c In order to hone the archery skills of tribal youth,
development of tribal training them in archery and physical fitness to
students, promotion enable them to compete in international events,
of sports among STs National Archery Centre is being established at
has been taken up as Chotaudepur. This is being established with
one of the thrust convergence of State and Central Government
areas. Proper Sports funding.
facility and training is
p r o v i d e d i n a l l
schools. GSTDES
o rgan i zes yea r l y
sports meet zone-
wise (South Zone,
Central Zone, North
Zone and West Zone)
and also at a State level. Students from 85 schools
under GSTDES participate in the meet and
showcase their potential in various fields i.e.
a r che r y, sp r i n t , KHo Kho , Kabbad i ,
Volleyball,Discus Throw etc.
3.2.10Special Coaching Classes for Medial Assistance for fees
Entrance ExaminationDue to high enrolment fee in self-financed
In order to provide better opportunities to tribal medical colleges, ST students were unable to
students, TDD took up an initiative of conducting secure admission as they did not have the means
special coaching classes for the State Medical to pay such high enrolment charges. In order to do
Entrance Examination GUJCET. Initially, training away with this bottleneck, TDD made special
classes were started at 16 centres with an aim to provision whereby the students enrolling into
enable the students to secure admission in medical colleges will be given financial assistance
Medical courses by passing the GUJCET exams. A to facilitate admission and study in the colleges.
total of 1636 ST students have availed benefits of The financial assistance is given through Gujarat
this scheme. As a result of the implementation of Tribal Development Corporation (GTDC), an
this scheme a total of 323 seats have been filled by organization under TDD.
admission of ST students during the year 2014-3.2.11Special coaching classes for
15. By 2014-15, there were as many as 23 Engineering Entrance Examination
GUJCET Training Centres and 1,869 students got
coaching for examination and admission in 2015- Special coaching classes are also given to tribal
16, out of which 500 ST students have secured students for Joint Entrance Examination for
admissions to medical colleges across the state. admission to various engineering colleges.
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VKY Convergence of Funds, Functions & Functionaries VANBANDHU KALYAN YOJANA
Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat
3.3 Accelerated Economic
Development
3.4 Housing
3.5 Health
produce like agriculture produces, vegetables,
spices, minor forest produce, wild fruits, honey,
clothes, pet birds, eggs, animals, fishes etc. Due to
their poor economic condition, they can't afford 3.3.1 Economic Development assistancetheir own shops and shades. The Government has
With a view towards marketing and value addition planned to develop some traditional Haats as to the agriculture produce, a number of initiatives Modern Haat Bazars with all facilities like were undertaken, these include establishment of platform, shade, parking, toilet, electricity, Cold Storages. Agriculture Produce Marketing drinking water facility, security, etc. and Committee (APMC) has also been set up in the encourage the local people to purchase items tribal areas. from these Haat Bazars. Such Haat Bazars are
being set up in each ITDP district.The Government is also setting up Rurban Growth
Centres with better infrastructure facilities, 3.3.4 Development of 6 basic amenities for connectivity, and communication facilities to PVTGs and Halpati and in Border Villages facilitate accelerated economic development of
The state government has provided assistance for tribal areas.development of Housing, Road, Drinking Water,
3.3.2 Eco-tourism Electrification, Education and Livelihood
opportunities for PTGs and Halpatis. All the Eco-tourism has been given special focus border villages and villages inhabiting Halpatis, considering the employment opportunities that it PVTGs have been especially focussed for can generate. The Forest Department has providing basic amenities. developed 21 Eco-tourism Centres in tribal areas
and the management of the same has been given
to tribal mandalis.
With a vision of housing provision for all the tribal The ecotourism initiatives focus on communities, more than 4.48 lakh tribal persons
Promoting nature based non-consumptive were assisted under various Central and State tourism level Housing Scheme like Indira Aawas Yojana,
Sardar Awas Yojana, individual housing, etc. The Facilitating experience based appreciative housing development initiative is undertaken in dynamic balance of nature leading to collaboration of Tribal Development Department, responsible citizenRural Development Department and Panchayat
Encouraging active participation of local Department.peoples for their economic benefits
Engaging multiple stakeholder for active
participation both in conservation and As with other basic services, access to quality
economic activitieshealth facilities, too have eluded tribal
communities due to their distant, difficult and 3.3.3 Haat Bazaar
sparsely populated terrain. The State There are 182 traditional weekly Haats in the
Government, with the 10-Point Programme has tribal belt of Gujarat. The tribal people gather
identified three key areas through which it aims to from different villages to these Haats and sell their
make significant difference in the health
n
n
n
n
Government undertaken by the Health
Department in consultation with Tribal
Development Department for the tribal people.
Around 5.51 lakh ST women have benefited
under the Chiranjeevi Yojana with the help of 135
private Gynaecologist Doctors. 9.54 lakh families
covered under National Health Insurance
Scheme, total 81,360 claims were sanctioned with
an amount of Rs. 37.40 crore between 2013 and
2015. Till 2014-15, 78.99 lakh people were
covered under primary health check-up. Total
13.97 lakh patients of Cardiac, Kidney and
Cancer and other disease were given treatment.
Special financial assistance is also provided by the standards of the ST Population. These areas are
Government to people suffering from TB, Cancer related to accessibility of medical services,
and HIV-AIDS.combating endemic diseases and reduction in the
level of malnutrition. 3.5.2 Sickle Cell Anaemia
Sickle Cell Anemia is a genetic blood disorder,
where the blood cells contain abnormal sickle
shaped hemoglobin called sickle hemoglobin. No
members of medical community, practicing in
tribal areas were aware of the
existence of Sickle gene in tribal population. This has resulted in misdiagnosis and mistreatment.
3.5.1 Health Initiatives Gujarat Sickle Cell Anemia Control Society an
autonomous Society has been set up to assist in Supporting the socio-economic development expeditious screening, diagnosis and treatment of of all tribal families by providing access to people affected by Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). necessary amenities for a healthy living is the
objective of various health initiatives of the
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VKY Convergence of Funds, Functions & Functionaries VANBANDHU KALYAN YOJANA
Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat
3.3 Accelerated Economic
Development
3.4 Housing
3.5 Health
produce like agriculture produces, vegetables,
spices, minor forest produce, wild fruits, honey,
clothes, pet birds, eggs, animals, fishes etc. Due to
their poor economic condition, they can't afford 3.3.1 Economic Development assistancetheir own shops and shades. The Government has
With a view towards marketing and value addition planned to develop some traditional Haats as to the agriculture produce, a number of initiatives Modern Haat Bazars with all facilities like were undertaken, these include establishment of platform, shade, parking, toilet, electricity, Cold Storages. Agriculture Produce Marketing drinking water facility, security, etc. and Committee (APMC) has also been set up in the encourage the local people to purchase items tribal areas. from these Haat Bazars. Such Haat Bazars are
being set up in each ITDP district.The Government is also setting up Rurban Growth
Centres with better infrastructure facilities, 3.3.4 Development of 6 basic amenities for connectivity, and communication facilities to PVTGs and Halpati and in Border Villages facilitate accelerated economic development of
The state government has provided assistance for tribal areas.development of Housing, Road, Drinking Water,
3.3.2 Eco-tourism Electrification, Education and Livelihood
opportunities for PTGs and Halpatis. All the Eco-tourism has been given special focus border villages and villages inhabiting Halpatis, considering the employment opportunities that it PVTGs have been especially focussed for can generate. The Forest Department has providing basic amenities. developed 21 Eco-tourism Centres in tribal areas
and the management of the same has been given
to tribal mandalis.
With a vision of housing provision for all the tribal The ecotourism initiatives focus on communities, more than 4.48 lakh tribal persons
Promoting nature based non-consumptive were assisted under various Central and State tourism level Housing Scheme like Indira Aawas Yojana,
Sardar Awas Yojana, individual housing, etc. The Facilitating experience based appreciative housing development initiative is undertaken in dynamic balance of nature leading to collaboration of Tribal Development Department, responsible citizenRural Development Department and Panchayat
Encouraging active participation of local Department.peoples for their economic benefits
Engaging multiple stakeholder for active
participation both in conservation and As with other basic services, access to quality
economic activitieshealth facilities, too have eluded tribal
communities due to their distant, difficult and 3.3.3 Haat Bazaar
sparsely populated terrain. The State There are 182 traditional weekly Haats in the
Government, with the 10-Point Programme has tribal belt of Gujarat. The tribal people gather
identified three key areas through which it aims to from different villages to these Haats and sell their
make significant difference in the health
n
n
n
n
Government undertaken by the Health
Department in consultation with Tribal
Development Department for the tribal people.
Around 5.51 lakh ST women have benefited
under the Chiranjeevi Yojana with the help of 135
private Gynaecologist Doctors. 9.54 lakh families
covered under National Health Insurance
Scheme, total 81,360 claims were sanctioned with
an amount of Rs. 37.40 crore between 2013 and
2015. Till 2014-15, 78.99 lakh people were
covered under primary health check-up. Total
13.97 lakh patients of Cardiac, Kidney and
Cancer and other disease were given treatment.
Special financial assistance is also provided by the standards of the ST Population. These areas are
Government to people suffering from TB, Cancer related to accessibility of medical services,
and HIV-AIDS.combating endemic diseases and reduction in the
level of malnutrition. 3.5.2 Sickle Cell Anaemia
Sickle Cell Anemia is a genetic blood disorder,
where the blood cells contain abnormal sickle
shaped hemoglobin called sickle hemoglobin. No
members of medical community, practicing in
tribal areas were aware of the
existence of Sickle gene in tribal population. This has resulted in misdiagnosis and mistreatment.
3.5.1 Health Initiatives Gujarat Sickle Cell Anemia Control Society an
autonomous Society has been set up to assist in Supporting the socio-economic development expeditious screening, diagnosis and treatment of of all tribal families by providing access to people affected by Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). necessary amenities for a healthy living is the
objective of various health initiatives of the
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VKY Convergence of Funds, Functions & Functionaries VANBANDHU KALYAN YOJANA
Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat
Treatment of SCD patients through basic 3.5.4 Mukhyamantri Amrutam Yojana
medications like Folic Acid and Pain Killers, The Below Poverty Line (BPL) population is
Intravenous Fluids, antibiotics, Pneumococcal especially vulnerable to the catastrophic health
vaccine, lifesaving Hydroxyurea therapy and risks and large number of households is pushed
blood transfusion is done free of cost. More than into poverty as a result of high costs of household
15000 affected patients have been vaccinated on health care. Mukhyamantri Amrutam Yojana is
with Pneumococcal Vaccine to prevent deaths oriented towards covering treatment of BPL
from Pneumonias. More than 1800 patients are households for tertiary health care. Under the
undergoing free blood transfusions. scheme, free-of-Cost treatment is provided to BPL
families with annual income up to Rs.2 Lakhs per
family. Under this programme, capacity building of
Doctors, paramedical staff and ASHA workers is A total 544 Procedures/Surgeries along with
also done. Sickle cell health cards have already Follow-up procedures for the following 7
been distributed to the identified patients. Specialties are covered under the scheme:
3.5.3 Doodh Sanjeevani Yojana
Doodh Sanjeevani Yojana envisages provision of
flavoured milk (200 ml) daily to the primary school
students .The scheme was started from the year
2007-08 covering 7 tribal talukas. Currently the
scheme is being implemented in 28 tribal talukas.
This scheme is being implemented in
collaboration with Women and Child Department.
More than 8 lakh children have benefitted from
this scheme. As a result of implementation of this
scheme there is a considerable decrease in the
drop rate of the students and an increase in
punctuality of students together with significant
improvement in the health of children suffering
from malnutrition.
Cardiovascular
SurgeriesNeurosurgeries Burns Poly Trauma
Neo-natal (newborn) diseases
Renal (Kidney)Cancer
3.6 Drinking water
3.6.1 Provision of Drinking water
Providing water supply at the door step of every tribal household is
essential to improve the quality of life. Most of the tribal areas are
characterised by hilly terrain, rocky sub strata and presence of
forest on large chunks which makes the problem of supplying safe
drinking water difficult. Water Supply and Sanitation Department
through various water supply schemes viz, Individual or group
piped water supply schemes, Hand Pumps are constructed to
provide drinking water supply facility in tribal areas. Community
Managed in-village water supply schemes , Roof Rain Water
Harvesting and house hold connectivity are taken in rural areas of
tribal by Water and Sanitation Management Organization
(WASMO). More than Eight lakhs Fifty Thousand beneficiaries
have been provided tap drinking water facilities to their
household. It has significantly improved the quality of life of the
tribal people.
Major part of tribal population is living scattered and hand pump
is the only solution to provide water to tribal as per the
requirement. Mini pipe water supply schemes comprising of
installation of single phase power pump on 165 mm dia bore,
storage tank of 10,000 litres and distribution of water on stand
post are taken up.
The Water Supply Department is implementing Mini Water Supply
Scheme in tribal districts. The mini pipeline schemes are
developed habitation wise. The highest point is selected for the
storage tank and water is directly pumped into tank from the
source which is further supplied to the household through gravity.
Entire habitation is connected with household tap facility.
Mini pipe water supply schemes has already covered more than
1200 villages and more than 10,000 electric power based
connections have been made and around 440 solar power based
connections have been installed in the tribal areas.
3.6.2 Water supply scheme for Rural Areas
The objective of the scheme is to provide water supply at the door
step of every household. The scheme envisages that beneficiaries
have to bear 10% of the total cost of installing water supply in the
household. The poor tribal families residing in the interior areas
were unable to avail the benefits of this scheme because they
were unable to share 10% of the total cost. The Tribal
Development Department is financially supporting Water Supply
Department to ensure that the benefit of this scheme also reaches
to the economically poor beneficiaries unable to bear the 10%
contribution of the total cost.
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VKY Convergence of Funds, Functions & Functionaries VANBANDHU KALYAN YOJANA
Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat
Treatment of SCD patients through basic 3.5.4 Mukhyamantri Amrutam Yojana
medications like Folic Acid and Pain Killers, The Below Poverty Line (BPL) population is
Intravenous Fluids, antibiotics, Pneumococcal especially vulnerable to the catastrophic health
vaccine, lifesaving Hydroxyurea therapy and risks and large number of households is pushed
blood transfusion is done free of cost. More than into poverty as a result of high costs of household
15000 affected patients have been vaccinated on health care. Mukhyamantri Amrutam Yojana is
with Pneumococcal Vaccine to prevent deaths oriented towards covering treatment of BPL
from Pneumonias. More than 1800 patients are households for tertiary health care. Under the
undergoing free blood transfusions. scheme, free-of-Cost treatment is provided to BPL
families with annual income up to Rs.2 Lakhs per
family. Under this programme, capacity building of
Doctors, paramedical staff and ASHA workers is A total 544 Procedures/Surgeries along with
also done. Sickle cell health cards have already Follow-up procedures for the following 7
been distributed to the identified patients. Specialties are covered under the scheme:
3.5.3 Doodh Sanjeevani Yojana
Doodh Sanjeevani Yojana envisages provision of
flavoured milk (200 ml) daily to the primary school
students .The scheme was started from the year
2007-08 covering 7 tribal talukas. Currently the
scheme is being implemented in 28 tribal talukas.
This scheme is being implemented in
collaboration with Women and Child Department.
More than 8 lakh children have benefitted from
this scheme. As a result of implementation of this
scheme there is a considerable decrease in the
drop rate of the students and an increase in
punctuality of students together with significant
improvement in the health of children suffering
from malnutrition.
Cardiovascular
SurgeriesNeurosurgeries Burns Poly Trauma
Neo-natal (newborn) diseases
Renal (Kidney)Cancer
3.6 Drinking water
3.6.1 Provision of Drinking water
Providing water supply at the door step of every tribal household is
essential to improve the quality of life. Most of the tribal areas are
characterised by hilly terrain, rocky sub strata and presence of
forest on large chunks which makes the problem of supplying safe
drinking water difficult. Water Supply and Sanitation Department
through various water supply schemes viz, Individual or group
piped water supply schemes, Hand Pumps are constructed to
provide drinking water supply facility in tribal areas. Community
Managed in-village water supply schemes , Roof Rain Water
Harvesting and house hold connectivity are taken in rural areas of
tribal by Water and Sanitation Management Organization
(WASMO). More than Eight lakhs Fifty Thousand beneficiaries
have been provided tap drinking water facilities to their
household. It has significantly improved the quality of life of the
tribal people.
Major part of tribal population is living scattered and hand pump
is the only solution to provide water to tribal as per the
requirement. Mini pipe water supply schemes comprising of
installation of single phase power pump on 165 mm dia bore,
storage tank of 10,000 litres and distribution of water on stand
post are taken up.
The Water Supply Department is implementing Mini Water Supply
Scheme in tribal districts. The mini pipeline schemes are
developed habitation wise. The highest point is selected for the
storage tank and water is directly pumped into tank from the
source which is further supplied to the household through gravity.
Entire habitation is connected with household tap facility.
Mini pipe water supply schemes has already covered more than
1200 villages and more than 10,000 electric power based
connections have been made and around 440 solar power based
connections have been installed in the tribal areas.
3.6.2 Water supply scheme for Rural Areas
The objective of the scheme is to provide water supply at the door
step of every household. The scheme envisages that beneficiaries
have to bear 10% of the total cost of installing water supply in the
household. The poor tribal families residing in the interior areas
were unable to avail the benefits of this scheme because they
were unable to share 10% of the total cost. The Tribal
Development Department is financially supporting Water Supply
Department to ensure that the benefit of this scheme also reaches
to the economically poor beneficiaries unable to bear the 10%
contribution of the total cost.
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3.7 Irrigation
Most of the Tribal population are engaged in agricultural for
livelihood, therefore, improvement in irrigation facilities act
as a special booster for them. Greater focus on group wells
and lift irrigation based check dams is needed in order to
support agriculture in tribal areas and reduce dependence
on monsoon for irrigation. Irrigation related interventions
undertaken include development of Canal, Check Dams,
Ponds, and Lift Irrigation. Improved irrigation facilities have
significantly improved the economic condition of tribal
farmers of Gujarat through improvement in the agriculture
produce.
In tribal areas lift irrigation is the most appropriate
technology due to the undulating topography of the region.
Water Resource Department is actively working for
promoting Lift Irrigation System in tribal areas At present,
the Water Resource Department has installed more than
900 Lift Irrigation covering an area of approx. 40,000 Ha. It
has significantly improved the economic condition of tribal
population of Gujarat.
3.8 All Weather road
connectivity
have been connected through road, and also
connected to taluka place through main roads.
The resurfacing of 7,210 km of roads has been
planned for implementation in the coming years. To provide connectivity to all villages by all-
weather roads, and improve the quality of life in Improvements in the quality of roads in tribal tribal areas, in terms of quick access to health areas have been undertaken and all hamlets with services, better education, social service etc is population more than than 250 will be connected essential. In Gujarat 99.63% of revenue villages by roads. Special focus is also given for repair and
maintenance of existing roads in tribal areas.
984 tribal hamlets with population more than 250
having poor connectivity have been identified. Of
these, 323 hamlets have been already connected
with asphalt road. Remaining 232 hamlets will be
connected in the coming years. Roads connecting
educational institutions and health centres to the
villages are being strengthened and adequate
funds are earmarked for repair and maintenance
of roads.
3.9 E-Connectivity 3.10 Electrification
The objective of building Digital Infrastructure is to Providing quality power supply to all tribal areas
achieve inclusive growth through modern for accelerated socio-economic development of
technology. Digital Technologies have emerged as tribal community is essential. Therefore, providing
catalysts for rapid economic growth and citizen electricity to all has been given special focus under
empowerment. The Government is making VKY. More than 1,000 Peta Paras and 1.92 Lakh
conscious efforts to bridge the gap between the houses have been already achieved under Kutir
tribal area and the mainstream area through e- Jyoti Scheme for Household Electrification. Under
connectivity. Under the broadband provision this Scheme, single-phase connection with Single
initiative under VKY, all tribal talukas would get point wiring is being given, free of cost. Tribal
broadband connectivity, WIFI connectivity. Digital families whose annual income is less than Rs.27,
India project's main aim is to “transform India into 000 and the house is situated within 100 meters
digital empowered society and knowledge radius from the existing LT distribution mains are
economy”. Khedbrahma Taluka of Sabarkantha eligible under this scheme to avail the House Hold
District has connected all 32 Village Panchayats connection. All uncovered/newly created BPL
with high speed internet and became the first hamlets and Peta Paras have been electrified.
tribal taluka to be 100% Wi-Fi enabled. TDD has Alternate arrangements have been done through
already come up with the scheme to provide solar energy for remote and dispersed hamlets.
internet connectivity to tribal talukas across The Energy & Petrochemical Department has
Gujarat. constructed 100 new substations within the tribal
region of the State to ensure 24x7 power supply to
all villages/hamlets in the tribal districts. This has
resulted in uninterrupted good quality power
supply in the tribal areas. Setting up of new
substations in tribal regions will continue to be a
priority of the State Government.
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Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat
3.7 Irrigation
Most of the Tribal population are engaged in agricultural for
livelihood, therefore, improvement in irrigation facilities act
as a special booster for them. Greater focus on group wells
and lift irrigation based check dams is needed in order to
support agriculture in tribal areas and reduce dependence
on monsoon for irrigation. Irrigation related interventions
undertaken include development of Canal, Check Dams,
Ponds, and Lift Irrigation. Improved irrigation facilities have
significantly improved the economic condition of tribal
farmers of Gujarat through improvement in the agriculture
produce.
In tribal areas lift irrigation is the most appropriate
technology due to the undulating topography of the region.
Water Resource Department is actively working for
promoting Lift Irrigation System in tribal areas At present,
the Water Resource Department has installed more than
900 Lift Irrigation covering an area of approx. 40,000 Ha. It
has significantly improved the economic condition of tribal
population of Gujarat.
3.8 All Weather road
connectivity
have been connected through road, and also
connected to taluka place through main roads.
The resurfacing of 7,210 km of roads has been
planned for implementation in the coming years. To provide connectivity to all villages by all-
weather roads, and improve the quality of life in Improvements in the quality of roads in tribal tribal areas, in terms of quick access to health areas have been undertaken and all hamlets with services, better education, social service etc is population more than than 250 will be connected essential. In Gujarat 99.63% of revenue villages by roads. Special focus is also given for repair and
maintenance of existing roads in tribal areas.
984 tribal hamlets with population more than 250
having poor connectivity have been identified. Of
these, 323 hamlets have been already connected
with asphalt road. Remaining 232 hamlets will be
connected in the coming years. Roads connecting
educational institutions and health centres to the
villages are being strengthened and adequate
funds are earmarked for repair and maintenance
of roads.
3.9 E-Connectivity 3.10 Electrification
The objective of building Digital Infrastructure is to Providing quality power supply to all tribal areas
achieve inclusive growth through modern for accelerated socio-economic development of
technology. Digital Technologies have emerged as tribal community is essential. Therefore, providing
catalysts for rapid economic growth and citizen electricity to all has been given special focus under
empowerment. The Government is making VKY. More than 1,000 Peta Paras and 1.92 Lakh
conscious efforts to bridge the gap between the houses have been already achieved under Kutir
tribal area and the mainstream area through e- Jyoti Scheme for Household Electrification. Under
connectivity. Under the broadband provision this Scheme, single-phase connection with Single
initiative under VKY, all tribal talukas would get point wiring is being given, free of cost. Tribal
broadband connectivity, WIFI connectivity. Digital families whose annual income is less than Rs.27,
India project's main aim is to “transform India into 000 and the house is situated within 100 meters
digital empowered society and knowledge radius from the existing LT distribution mains are
economy”. Khedbrahma Taluka of Sabarkantha eligible under this scheme to avail the House Hold
District has connected all 32 Village Panchayats connection. All uncovered/newly created BPL
with high speed internet and became the first hamlets and Peta Paras have been electrified.
tribal taluka to be 100% Wi-Fi enabled. TDD has Alternate arrangements have been done through
already come up with the scheme to provide solar energy for remote and dispersed hamlets.
internet connectivity to tribal talukas across The Energy & Petrochemical Department has
Gujarat. constructed 100 new substations within the tribal
region of the State to ensure 24x7 power supply to
all villages/hamlets in the tribal districts. This has
resulted in uninterrupted good quality power
supply in the tribal areas. Setting up of new
substations in tribal regions will continue to be a
priority of the State Government.
Way Forward4The achievements so far through
convergence of funds and collaboration
of initiatives with various departments
working for tribal welfare under the
ambit of TDD have been very impressive
resulting in Gujarat emerging as the
pioneer in tribal development and
adoption of the Gujarat Vanbandhu
model of development in other parts of
the country. It has brought out
improvements in terms of income,
l i t e r a c y, h e a l t h , e m p l o y m e n t
opportuni t ies etc. I t has been
instrumental in improving the income-
level of the tribal populace, in giving
them productive and respectable means
of employment, and in providing modern
civic infrastructure in tribal areas of
Gujarat.
TDD th rough p roper re source
mobilization and effective administration
will continue its endeavour of bridging
the gap between tribal society and the
mainstream society, and facilitate tribal
development through convergence of
funds and collaboration of departments.
All the stakeholders have equally
supported TDD till date and their
continued support in the future is
required for achieving the vision
“Unfolding the capabilities of tribal
communities through strategic planning,
suited for tribal culture and institutions in
a process of assimilation and integration
with the mainstream of society, thereby,
bringing social justice and prosperity in
Tribal Gujarat.”
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Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat
Way Forward4The achievements so far through
convergence of funds and collaboration
of initiatives with various departments
working for tribal welfare under the
ambit of TDD have been very impressive
resulting in Gujarat emerging as the
pioneer in tribal development and
adoption of the Gujarat Vanbandhu
model of development in other parts of
the country. It has brought out
improvements in terms of income,
l i t e r a c y, h e a l t h , e m p l o y m e n t
opportuni t ies etc. I t has been
instrumental in improving the income-
level of the tribal populace, in giving
them productive and respectable means
of employment, and in providing modern
civic infrastructure in tribal areas of
Gujarat.
TDD th rough p roper re source
mobilization and effective administration
will continue its endeavour of bridging
the gap between tribal society and the
mainstream society, and facilitate tribal
development through convergence of
funds and collaboration of departments.
All the stakeholders have equally
supported TDD till date and their
continued support in the future is
required for achieving the vision
“Unfolding the capabilities of tribal
communities through strategic planning,
suited for tribal culture and institutions in
a process of assimilation and integration
with the mainstream of society, thereby,
bringing social justice and prosperity in
Tribal Gujarat.”
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