Shaheed Gram Vikas Yojana

Description
The "Shaheed Gram Vikas Yojana" was launched by the Department of Scheduled Tribe, Scheduled Caste, Minority & Backward Class Welfare, Government of Jharkhand, & aims to ensure the holistic development of villages associated with tribal freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for the nation's independence. This scheme provides financial assistance & infrastructural development to Scheduled Tribes & Scheduled Castes residing in these villages.

Benefits
• NOTE: As per requirements, villages of other martyrs of the freedom struggle can also be included under the scheme.
• Benefits:
• Housing assistance of ₹2,63,000/- per family for Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes living in Kutcha houses.
• Construction of roads, drains, Anganwadi centers, and community buildings in selected villages.
• Establish libraries and provide sports resources in schools.
• Solar lamps will be distributed to Scheduled Tribe and Scheduled Caste students under the "One Lamp One Child" initiative.
• Infrastructure improvements, including piped water supply and cultural heritage enhancement.
• Cooking gas connections for families under the "Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana".

Eligibility Criteria
1. The shaheed should belong to a Scheduled Tribe or Scheduled Caste.
2. The family should be residing in one of the selected Shaheed villages.
3. The shaheed family should live in a kutcha house and not have availed of benefits from any housing scheme in the last 5 years.
4. Priority will be given to descendants of freedom fighters from selected villages.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the District Welfare Officer or Project Director, ITDA (Integrated Tribal Development Agency) in your district and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application …
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Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the District Welfare Officer or Project Director, ITDA (Integrated Tribal Development Agency) in your district and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.

Step 2: Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
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Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

Step 3: Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Welfare Officer or Project Director, ITDA (Integrated Tribal Development Agency) in your district.
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Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Welfare Officer or Project Director, ITDA (Integrated Tribal Development Agency) in your district.

Step 4: Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the District Welfare Officer or Project Director, ITDA (Integrated Tribal Development Agency) to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as t…
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Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the District Welfare Officer or Project Director, ITDA (Integrated Tribal Development Agency) to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Required Documents
• Aadhaar Card
• Residential Certificate
• Caste Certificate
• Proof of Kutcha Housing (if applicable)
• Bank Passbook

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible for this scheme?
A: Scheduled Tribe and Scheduled Caste families living in selected Shaheed villages, residing in kutcha houses, and not benefiting from housing schemes in the past 5 years are eligible.

Q: What are the main benefits provided under this scheme?
A: Benefits include housing assistance, road and drain construction, water supply, school resources, and cooking gas connections.

Q: How much financial assistance is provided for housing?
A: [?]2,63,000/- per family is provided for housing construction.

Q: Which villages are covered under this scheme?
A: Villages associated with tribal freedom fighters, such as Ulihatu (Birsa Munda's village) and Bhognadih (Siddhu-Kanhu's village), are covered.

Q: How can I apply for the scheme?
A: Applications can be submitted through the District Welfare Office or ITDA project offices.

Q: What documents are required for the application?
A: Aadhaar card, caste certificate, residential certificate, proof of kutcha housing, and bank passbook are required.

Q: Is there any special consideration for freedom fighters’ descendants?
A: Yes, priority is given to descendants of tribal freedom fighters from selected villages.

Q: How long will the financial support continue?
A: Financial support will be available for 3 years from the scheme's initiation.

Q: Who oversees the scheme's implementation?
A: The District Collector, along with ITDA Project Directors and District Welfare Officers, oversees implementation.

Q: Is there any provision for cultural heritage enhancement?
A: Yes, the scheme includes strengthening cultural heritage through studies conducted by TRIs.