Promotion of Tribal Culture

Financial Grant: Maximum of ₹3,00,000/- per organization for tribal culture promotion initiatives (e.g., heritage, literature, local brews).

Disbursement: Subject to Selection Committee approval and fund availability.

*Financial assistance is not a right; approval depends on eligibility and fund availability.

The applicant must be a Registered NGO/Trust/Voluntary Organization under the Societies Registration Act, 1980, or equivalent.

The applicant must have a demonstrated background in promoting tribal culture.

*Priority is given to organizations with ST(P) members.

Offline

Step 1: The Directorate of Welfare of Plains Tribes and Backward Classes, Assam, will advertise the scheme in print and electronic media, along with the prescribed format of the application form.

Step 2: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.

Step 3: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

Step 4: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the Director, WPT & BC, Assam. Applicants are advised to retain a copy of the submitted application and acknowledgment for future reference.



Scrutiny & Approval

The Selection Committee evaluates applications and approves beneficiaries.

Disbursement

Approved funds are allocated to selected organizations.



• The Selection Committee may reject applications without justification.
• Organizations must ensure submitted information is accurate; false details may lead to disqualification.

Registration document of NGO/Trust/Voluntary Organization (valid till 2017–18).

Detailed project report, including plan, estimate, and budget.

Background certification of the organization from the concerned District Deputy Commissioner.