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Andaman & Nicobar · Tribal / PVTG / Island IndigenousAlso known as: PVTG Welfare & Protection Scheme · PVTG Welfare & Protection Yojana · PVTG Welfare & Protection Scheme Andaman & Nicobar · PVTG कल्याण एवं संरक्षण योजना — AAJVS
| Scheme | PVTG Welfare & Protection Scheme — AAJVS (A&N UT) |
|---|---|
| For | Tribal / PVTG / Island Indigenous |
| Where | Andaman & Nicobar |
| One-time help (approx.) | ₹6,000 |
| Department | A&N Tribal Welfare Dept. / Ministry of Tribal Affairs (GoI) — Andaman Adim Janjati Vikas Samiti (AAJVS) |
| How to apply | At office / CSC |
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AAJVS Headquarters, Port Blair — administered automatically; tribal members need not apply individually
Open in YojanaSahay App & Check Eligibility → or browse all schemesResident of Andaman & Nicobar. Category: ST.
Comprehensive welfare for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (Great Andamanese, Onge, Nicobarese, Shompen) — free housing with modern amenities in tribal reserves; free rations (rice, pulses, edible oil, sugar) provided monthly by AAJVS; free healthcare at dedicated AAJVS health units with resident doctors; free education including residential schools (ashram schools) in tribal areas; ₹500/month cash allowance per adult tribal member; traditional livelihood support (hunting, fishing, gathering tools); no forced displacement or tourism encroachment protections (about ₹6,000 one-time)
Tribe Membership Certificate issued by AAJVS or Tribal Welfare Dept., Aadhaar Card (where applicable — some PVTGs exempt), Residence in designated Tribal Reserve / Protected Area.
AAJVS Headquarters, Port Blair — administered automatically; tribal members need not apply individually
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