Nagaland Rural Development Dept. / Village Development Boards (VDB)
Benefit
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