State Departments: SC and ST Category

State Government Support

Tribal Development Department

Dedicated to the socio-economic development and welfare of tribal communities within Maharashtra.

Key Schemes:

Tribal Development Schemes

Manages welfare schemes for Scheduled Tribes, focusing on education, employment, and health improvement.

✅ Benefits:

  • Free hostel facilities for ST students.
  • Scholarships and educational aid specific to Maharashtra.

📝 Eligibility Criteria:

  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) residents of Maharashtra.
  • Criteria are scheme-specific (e.g., income limits for scholarships).
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Social Justice Department

Works towards social, educational, and economic upliftment of marginalized sections of society in the state.

Key Schemes:

Social Justice Schemes

Offers over 105 schemes focusing on social justice, education, and economic empowerment for marginalized communities.

✅ Benefits:

  • Varies (e.g., stipends, hostel admission, marriage aid).

📝 Eligibility Criteria:

  • SC/ST/Neo-Buddhist residents of Maharashtra.
  • Income and other criteria as per specific scheme guidelines.
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Other Backward Bahujan Welfare

Focuses on the welfare and development of Other Backward Classes, Vimukta Jatis, Nomadic Tribes, and Special Backward Categories.

Key Schemes:

OBBW Schemes

Supports economic, social, and educational growth for Vimukta Jati, Nomadic Tribes, and other backward classes.

✅ Benefits:

  • Varies (e.g., educational scholarships, financial aid for self-employment).

📝 Eligibility Criteria:

  • Vimukta Jati/Nomadic Tribes/OBC/SBC residents of Maharashtra.
  • Income and caste certificates required.
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