I am a student currently enrolled in class nine or ten and belong to a Scheduled Tribe; am I eligible to receive financial assistance for my education under this initiative?

Yes, you are eligible for the Pre-Matric Scholarship if you are studying in Standard IX or X, provided your parental annual income falls within the prescribed limits.

What is the maximum annual income limit for parents or guardians to enable their wards to qualify for the pre-matric or post-matric scholarship benefits?

The parental annual income must be up to ₹2,50,000/- for a student to be eligible for financial assistance under the Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarship schemes.

Does the government provide financial support for students who have completed their secondary education and wish to pursue higher studies beyond class ten?

Yes, the Post-Matric Scholarship scheme covers all Scheduled Tribe students studying in Class XI and above to support their continued academic advancement.

What specific demographic criteria regarding population must a village meet to be selected for integrated development and funding for infrastructure gaps?

A village must have at least a 50% tribal population and a total of at least 500 Scheduled Tribes to be identified for development activities under the Pradhan Mantri Adi Adarsh Gram Yojana.

How much financial assistance is allocated per village to address critical gaps in sectors like connectivity, health, and education under the village development component?

Each identified village is eligible to receive ₹20,38,000/- to bridge gaps in prominent sectors such as road connectivity, schools, health sub-centres, and drinking water facilities.

Who are the intended beneficiaries of the specific mission launched to improve socio-economic conditions through the provision of secure housing and basic amenities?

The Pradhan Mantri PVTG Development Mission specifically targets Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group families and habitations to provide essential amenities like safe housing, clean drinking water, and sanitation.

Which specific academic levels are covered for quality education under the residential school initiative designed for students in remote tribal areas?

The Eklavya Model Residential Schools are established to provide quality education to Scheduled Tribe students from Class VI to Class XII.

Pradhan Mantri Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana

By Expertie Editorial Team · Expertie editorial desk

Overview

About PMVKY

Pradhan Mantri Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana is a central umbrella scheme run by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs for the welfare of Scheduled Tribe communities. It bundles several tribal-development programmes under one framework: village infrastructure, education, research, and targeted help for the most marginalised groups.

In practice that means integrated village development under the Pradhan Mantri Adi Adarsh Gram Yojana, dedicated work for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs), support to Tribal Research Institutes, and the Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarships that fund Scheduled Tribe students through school and beyond.

For a student, the two scholarships are the parts that matter most. The Pre-Matric award supports schooling in the years before the Class 10 board exams, while the Post-Matric award covers study from Class 11 onward, including college and higher courses. Both are meant for students from Scheduled Tribe families, and the exact income limits, amounts, and documents are listed in the eligibility and benefits sections below.

The Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana was first launched in 2014 and now operates as the ministry's main vehicle for tribal welfare, coordinating schemes that were earlier run separately.

Sources: myScheme (Government of India) – Pradhan Mantri Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana · Vajiram & Ravi – Pradhan Mantri Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana (PMVKY) · Adda247 Current Affairs – Pradhan Mantri Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana

Who runs it

Provider

Ministry Of Tribal Affairs

Central Government

Central Sector Scheme

At a glance

Key details

Level	Central
Scheme type	Central Sector Scheme
Category	Education & Learning, Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiaries	Individual, Village
Benefit type	Composite
Application mode	Online

Calendar

Important dates

Across all open application cycles.

Important dates by cycle
Cycle	Stage	Date

Who can apply

Eligibility criteria

For Pre-Matric Scholarship
The applicant must belong to a Scheduled Tribe.
The applicant must be studying in Standard IX or X.
The applicant's parental annual income must be up to ₹2,50,000/-.
For Post-Matric Scholarship
The applicant must belong to a Scheduled Tribe.
The applicant must be studying in Class XI or above.
The applicant's parental annual income must be up to ₹2,50,000/-.
For Pradhan Mantri Adi Adarsh Gram Yojana (Village Eligibility)
The village must have at least 50% tribal population.
The village must have a total population of at least 500 Scheduled Tribes.
For PVTG Development
The beneficiary must belong to a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) family or habitation.
For Eklavya Model Residential Schools
The applicant must be a Scheduled Tribe student seeking admission in Class VI to XII.

What you get

Award & benefits

Provision of ₹20,38,000/- per village under the Pradhan Mantri Adi Adarsh Gram Yojana to bridge gaps in eight sectors including road connectivity, telecom connectivity, schools, Anganwadi Centres, health sub-centres, drinking water facilities, drainage, and solid waste management.
Financial assistance under the Pradhan Mantri PVTG Development Mission for essential amenities such as secure housing, clean drinking water, sanitation, improved access to education, health, nutrition, and road and telecom connectivity.
Pre-Matric Scholarship
Financial assistance for Scheduled Tribe students studying in Standard IX and X.
Post-Matric Scholarship
Financial assistance for Scheduled Tribe students studying in Class XI and above.
Financial assistance to State Governments and Union Territories for Tribal Research Institutes to facilitate research, documentation, and preservation of tribal cultural heritage.
Procurement of Minor Forest Produces at Minimum Support Price and value addition training programs through Van Dhan Vikas Kendras under the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission.
Residential Education
Access to quality education for students from Class VI to XII through Eklavya Model Residential Schools in blocks with more than 50% ST population and at least 20,000 tribal persons.

What to prepare

Documents required

Caste Certificate (to prove Scheduled Tribe status).

Income Certificate (to prove parental annual income is up to ₹2,50,000/-).

Mark Sheet of the last qualifying examination.

Student Identity Card or bonafide certificate from the educational institution.

Aadhaar Card or proof of identity.

Bank Account Details (Account Number and IFSC Code for Direct Benefit Transfer).

Passport Size Photograph.

Domicile Certificate or Proof of Residence.

Step by step

How to apply

1
Apply online
See the official links below for the application portal.

Source

Official links

PIB Press Release 1 PIB Press Release 2 PIB Press Release 3 myScheme (Government of India)

Questions

PMVKY – FAQ

Disclaimer

Scheme details are compiled from myScheme, the Government of India’s official scheme-discovery platform, and are reproduced without alteration. Amounts, deadlines and eligibility change between cycles — always confirm on the official links above before applying. Expertie does not process applications or charge fees.

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