Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana

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It is launched for the holistic development and welfare of tribal population in India by plugging the infrastructure gaps and lags in human development indices.

The scheme focuses on

1. Provision for a better standard of living and quality of life
2. Improving access to and quality of education
3. Generating resources for long-term and sustainable growth
4. Bridging infrastructural gaps
5. Protection of tribal culture and heritage.