Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana

It was launched in 2014 with the objective of creating enabling environment for need based and outcome oriented holistic development of the tribal people. It would ensure that all the intended benefits (goods and services) to the tribal people through various programmes/schemes of Central and State Governments covered under the respective Tribal Sub-Plans actually reach them by way of appropriate convergence.

Objectives of the Scheme

• Improving the quality of life in tribal areas
• Improving the quality of education
• Qualitative and sustainable employment for tribal families
• Bridging infrastructure gaps with focus on quality
• Protection of tribal culture and heritage

Components of the Scheme

• Qualitative and sustainable employment.
• Emphasis on quality education & higher education.
• Accelerated economic development of tribal areas.
• Health for all.
• Housing for all.
• Safe drinking water for all at doorsteps.
• Irrigation facilities suited to the terrain.
• All weather roads with connectivity to the nearby town/cities.
• Universal availability of electricity.
• Urban development.
• Robust institutional mechanism to roll the vehicle of development with sustainability.
• Promotion and conservation of Tribal Cultural Heritage.
• Promotion of Sports in Tribal Areas.
  

Since its inception, it’s been vulnerable to changing budgetary allocation. In 2018, no additional funds were allocated and it was supposed to utilize funds under tribal sub-plans. Even in 2019, marginal increase in funds was seen.

The government must implement tribal development schemes in mission mode to ensure utmost effectiveness.