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Nagaland · Tribal / ST / VDB / Village WelfareAlso known as: Village Development Board Tribal Welfare & Development Schemes · VDB · ग्राम विकास बोर्ड (VDB) जनजातीय कल्याण एवं विकास योजनाएं
| Scheme | Village Development Board (VDB) Tribal Welfare & Development Schemes (Nagaland) |
|---|---|
| For | Tribal / ST / VDB / Village Welfare |
| Where | Nagaland |
| One-time help (approx.) | ₹5,000 |
| Department | Nagaland Rural Development Dept. / Village Development Boards (VDB) |
| How to apply | At office / CSC |
In short — check the official website for the full rules.
Get the official application route from your district / department office or the nearest CSC (Common Service Centre).
Open in YojanaSahay App & Check Eligibility → or browse all schemes Visit Official Government Website ↗Resident of Nagaland. Category: SC, ST.
Cluster of welfare and development benefits administered through Nagaland's unique VDB (Village Development Board) system — includes: free textbooks, school bags, and uniforms for tribal students (Class 1–10); village-level infrastructure grants (₹2–5 lakh per village annually for roads, water, community halls); ₹5,000 one-time livelihood start-up grant for tribal youth starting micro-enterprises; handloom weaver identity card + ₹3,000 annual tool kit grant for registered Naga weavers; hostel stipend for ST students studying outside their home district; priority to ENPO (Eastern Nagaland Peoples' Organisation) area villages (about ₹5,000 one-time)
Aadhaar Card, ST (Scheduled Tribe) Certificate issued by Nagaland Govt., Residence / Domicile Certificate (Nagaland village), Tribe Certificate / Village Council Membership Certificate, Income Certificate (BPL preferred), Bank Account (Aadhaar-linked), Passport Photo, For students: School Enrollment Certificate, For weavers: Handloom Registration Card / Tribe Craft Certificate.
Apply online on the official website: https://nagaland.gov.in/rural
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