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Scheme for Construction of Multipurpose Community Halls in Areas Inhabited by Tribal Community (Sanskruti Bhavan)
6.5/10The scheme aims to provide essential infrastructure by constructing Multipurpose Community Halls (Sanskruti Bhavan) in villages primarily inhabited by Scheduled Tribe Communities. Benefits include a facility that serves as a marriage hall, training center, and recreation room.
States / UT: Madhya Pradesh
Nodal department: Tribal Welfare and Scheduled Caste (SC) Department
Scheme for: Infra
Scheme profile
DBT (direct benefit transfer): No
Categories: Transport & Infrastructure, Housing & Shelter
Sub-categories: Infrastructure, Short home Stay, Housing
Target beneficiaries: Joint Liability Groups (JLGS), Registered Societies
Tags: Community, Tribal, Infrastructure, NGO, Marriage, Training
Details
The scheme “Scheme for Construction of Multipurpose Community Halls in Areas Inhabited by Tribal Community (Sanskruti Bhavan)” was launched by the Department of Tribal Welfare, Government of Goa. The scheme aims to provide the most needed infrastructure of Multipurpose Community Halls to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) community, who often reside in forested areas or remote interior villages lacking facilities like marriage halls. The scheme provides for the construction of a hall, named Sanskruti Bhavan, which is intended to serve multiple functions, including housing a special Anganwadi, a reading room, a recreation room, and a large hall capable of seating between 200 and 300 people. The scheme is implemented by the Directorate of Tribal Welfare, which may utilize an Executing Agency to carry out the construction work.
Benefits
- - Construction of a Multipurpose Community Hall, designated as Sanskruti Bhavan
- The project provides funding for the entire cost of construction, subject to a maximum limit of ₹50,00,000/-, which includes the cost of land. Intended Use of the Benefits
- The hall must be used by the local population as a Multipurpose Community Hall
- The facility must include a special Anganwadi
- The hall must include a reading room
- The hall must include a recreation room
- The main hall must have a seating capacity of 200 to 300 people
- The hall must serve as a marriage hall
- The facility must function as a facilitation point for organizing awareness programmes, conducting trainings, seminars, holding meetings of Forest Right Committees and other socio cultural events. Disbursement
- The entire cost of the project will be deposited with the Executing Agency
- The funds are released after the detailed estimate, drawing of the project is approved by the State Level Committee and the construction license is obtained for the project. Conditions
- A separate long term Maintenance Agreement will be entered into with the Executing Agency for the maintenance of the Sanskruti Bhavan/Multipurpose Community Hall
- Construction of a Multipurpose Community Hall, designated as Sanskruti Bhavan.
- The project provides funding for the entire cost of construction, subject to a maximum limit of ₹50,00,000/-, which includes the cost of land.
Intended Use of the Benefits
- The hall must be used by the local population as a Multipurpose Community Hall.
- The facility must include a special Anganwadi.
- The hall must include a reading room.
- The hall must include a recreation room.
- The main hall must have a seating capacity of 200 to 300 people.
- The hall must serve as a marriage hall.
- The facility must function as a facilitation point for organizing awareness programmes, conducting trainings, seminars, holding meetings of Forest Right Committees and other socio cultural events.
Disbursement
- The entire cost of the project will be deposited with the Executing Agency.
- The funds are released after the detailed estimate, drawing of the project is approved by the State Level Committee and the construction license is obtained for the project.
Conditions
- A separate long term Maintenance Agreement will be entered into with the Executing Agency for the maintenance of the Sanskruti Bhavan/Multipurpose Community Hall.
- The Panchayat may grant use of the facility at the rate fixed by the Government from time to time.
- The amount collected from granting use of the facility will be credited into the maintenance fund of the hall.
Eligibility
- The applicant must represent one of the following -
- A Village Panchayat.
- A group of tribals.
- A Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) working for the betterment of tribals in the Village Panchayat area.
- The applicant must propose the project in areas inhabited by the Tribal Community.
- The applicant must ensure that the total cost of the project, including the cost of land, must not exceed ₹50,00,000/-.
- The applicant must ensure that the land is free from all encumbrances.
- The applicant must ensure that the application is made to the Tribal Welfare Department in the prescribed form.
The scheme classifies tribal habitations into three classes for sanctioning community halls.
- For every five community halls sanctioned, the first two community halls must be sanctioned in "Class A areas". "Class A areas" are the tribal areas in the village(s) situated within the Forest areas where the Forest Right Act is implemented.
- For every five community halls sanctioned, the next two community halls must be sanctioned in "Class B areas". "Class B areas" are the tribal areas in the village/hamlet which has the habitation of tribal population for more than 40% of the population in that village/hamlet.
- For every five community halls sanctioned, the next one community hall must be sanctioned in "Class C area". "Class C areas" are the areas in the villages inhabited by the tribal population with density less than 40% of the population of the village.
Post-Selection Conditions
- The applicant must ensure that the Multipurpose Community Hall (Sanskruti Bhavan) will be used by the local population.
- The applicant must agree that any land suitable for the purpose of building the infrastructure may be acquired by the Government in the public interest as per the provisions of the Land Acquisition Act.
- The applicant must agree that land may also be transferred in favor of Government by Gift Deed by private persons.
How useful is this scheme?
A practical look at this scheme for citizens
AI-generated insights showing how useful, accessible, and practical this scheme may be — combining deterministic scoring rules with a public-policy LLM analyst.
- Accessibility6.0
- Financial impact9.5
- Rural utility6.0
- Awareness4.5
- Simplicity3.0
- Inclusivity7.0
What problem does this scheme solve?
The scheme provides essential infrastructure for tribal communities, enhancing social and cultural activities.
Key challenges addressed
- Lack of community infrastructure in tribal areas
- Need for multipurpose facilities for social gatherings and training
Most beneficial for
- Tribal communities
- Village Panchayats
- Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
Likely challenges
- Complex application process
- Need for community consensus
- Potential land acquisition issues
Practical insights for citizens
The scheme is practical but requires community mobilization and support.
Rural challenges
- Limited awareness about the scheme
- Difficulty in gathering required signatures
Implementation bottlenecks
- Approval process by State Level Committee
- Land acquisition issues
Awareness challenges
- Low awareness among tribal populations
Application analysis
- Application mode
- Offline office
- Documents burden
- Moderate
- Verification complexity
- High
- Office dependency
- High
- DBT dependency
- No
- CSC support
- Limited
- Estimated citizen effort
- High
Estimated beneficiary reach
Benefit analysis
- Benefit type
- Cash
- Benefit frequency
- One-time
- Benefit practicality
- High, if successfully implemented
- Financial meaningfulness
- High, as it covers substantial construction costs
- Long-term impact
- Positive, fostering community development and cohesion
Plain-language guidance
This scheme helps build community halls for tribal areas, providing spaces for events and training. Local groups can apply for funding to construct these halls.
- Who should apply
- Village Panchayats, tribal groups, and NGOs working with tribal communities.
- Who may struggle
- Individuals unfamiliar with the application process or lacking community support.
- Best application route
- Apply through the local Tribal Welfare Department office.
This intelligence section is generated by an AI policy analyst combined with rule-based scoring. Scores and narrative are estimates derived from the publicly available scheme information shown on this page; actual experience may vary by state, district, and department. Always confirm details on the official portal before you apply.
Application Process
Offline
Step 1:**** Access the Application Form and Prepare the Proposal
The applicant, which may be a Village Panchayat, a group of tribals, or a Non-Governmental Organization, must obtain the prescribed application form for Financial Assistance for Construction of Sanskruti Bhavan and finalize the proposed details, including the total estimated cost of the construction.
Step 2:**** Gather Supporting Documents and Certifications
The applicant must compile all necessary enclosures required to substantiate the application, including ownership documents for the land, a No Objection Certificate from the land owner (if applicable), and survey records. If the applicant is a group of tribals, they must collect the signatures of at least 100 persons belonging to the tribal community.
Step 3:**** Submit the Completed Application to the Department
The application, along with all required documents, must be submitted to the Tribal Welfare Department in the prescribed manner.
Step 4:**** Scrutiny by the Tribal Welfare Department
The Tribal Welfare Department will scrutinize the applications received to check for completeness and adherence to the stated scheme criteria.
Step 5:**** Obtain State Level Committee Approval
The scrutinized application and proposal will be placed before the State Level Committee for final approval; this committee is chaired by the Minister of Tribal Welfare and includes various government officials like the Director of Tribal Welfare and Secretary, Finance.
Post-Application Processes
Step 1:**** Preparation by the Executing Agency
Upon sanction, the Directorate of Tribal Welfare may get the construction work executed through an Executing Agency. This Executing Agency must ensure that the detailed estimate and drawing of the project are approved by the State Level Committee and that the necessary construction license is obtained.
Step 2:**** Release of Funds to the Executing Agency
The entire cost of the sanctioned project will be deposited with the Executing Agency only after the requirements regarding the estimate, drawing approval, and construction license are fulfilled.
Step 3:**** Execute Maintenance Agreement
A separate long term Maintenance Agreement must be entered into with the Executing Agency to govern the maintenance of the Sanskruti Bhavan/Multipurpose Community Hall.
Step 4:**** Management and Maintenance Fund Collection
The local Panchayat will manage the facility and may grant use of the hall at a rate fixed by the Government from time to time; this amount will be credited into the maintenance fund of the hall.
Clarifications
Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).
- If a request is being put forth by an organized cohort of tribal individuals, what minimum number of authorized signatures is mandatory to validate the proposal?
If the request is made by a group of tribals, signatures of at least 100 persons belonging to the tribal community must be attached to the application.
- What essential documents pertaining to the site, such as evidence of title and demarcation details, must be included with the application form?
The applicant must attach the details of the land, including copies of ownership documents, as well as the Survey Records and Survey Plan of the property.
- Can organizations dedicated to uplifting the marginalized sections of society, specifically Non-Governmental Organizations, seek approval for this infrastructure project?
Yes, a Non-Governmental Organization working for the betterment of tribals in the Village Panchayat area can submit the application.
- What is the quota for sanctioning these facilities in villages or hamlets where the concentration of the tribal populace exceeds 40 percent of the total residency?
Two community halls out of every five sanctioned will be allocated to Class B areas, where the tribal population constitutes more than 40 percent of the village or hamlet population.
- Under what circumstances might the relevant Governmental authority take over suitable land using established legal procedures for infrastructure development?
Any land suitable for the purpose of building the infrastructure may be acquired by the Government in the public interest, in accordance with the provisions of the Land Acquisition Act.
- What specific legal condition must the proposed site satisfy before it can be deemed suitable for the construction of the facility?
The land intended for the construction of the infrastructure must be certified as free from all encumbrances and made available by the village community, Village Panchayat, Non-Governmental Organizations, or a group of persons.
- If the application is being submitted by the official local self-government body, what specific resolution must be provided as evidence of approval?
If the applicant is a Village Panchayat, they must attach the Resolution of the Village Panchayat and the Gram Sabha Resolution to the application.
- What proportion of the total sanctioned facilities is reserved for locations where the density of the tribal population is less than 40 percent of the village inhabitants?
One community hall out of every five sanctioned will be allocated to Class C areas, where the tribal population density is less than 40 percent of the total village population.
- Is it possible for a collective entity, such as an assembly of residents belonging to the Scheduled Tribe community, to propose the construction project?
Yes, a group of tribals is eligible to apply for the construction of the Multipurpose Community Hall.
- How many halls will be prioritized for construction in areas located within Forest areas where the Forest Right Act is officially implemented, relative to every five sanctions?
Two community halls out of every five sanctioned must be allocated to Class A areas, which are tribal areas within Forest areas where the Forest Right Act is implemented.
- If the land identified for the project is not owned by the applying entity, what supporting authorization is required from the actual proprietor?
If the land is owned by another party, a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the owner of the land must be attached to the application form.
- What is the maximum permissible expenditure allocated for the entire development initiative, encompassing both the construction costs and the acquisition of the required site?
The total cost of the project, including the cost of land, shall not exceed ₹50,00,000/- (Rupees Fifty Lakhs only).
- Where should the final proposal and supporting documentation be formally submitted once all required details have been assembled?
The application must be made to the Tribal Welfare Department using the prescribed application form annexed as ANNEXURE I.
- Which type of local administrative body is eligible to submit a request for financial assistance to construct this facility in a designated area?
A Village Panchayat is eligible to make the application for the project.
Official links
References
- Guidelines
- https://goaprintingpress.gov.in/downloads/1213/1213-29-SI-OG.pdf
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the purpose of Scheme for Construction of Multipurpose Community Halls in Areas Inhabited by Tribal Community (Sanskruti Bhavan)?
- Scheme for Construction of Multipurpose Community Halls in Areas Inhabited by Tribal Community (Sanskruti Bhavan) is a government welfare initiative designed to support Infra, Joint Liability Groups (JLGS), Registered Societies through benefits related to Transport & Infrastructure, financial assistance, subsidies, social welfare, healthcare, education, or livelihood support.
- Who can apply for Scheme for Construction of Multipurpose Community Halls in Areas Inhabited by Tribal Community (Sanskruti Bhavan)?
- Eligibility for Scheme for Construction of Multipurpose Community Halls in Areas Inhabited by Tribal Community (Sanskruti Bhavan) may depend on factors such as income category, age, gender, occupation, state of residence, social category, and government-defined beneficiary criteria.
- What benefits are offered under Scheme for Construction of Multipurpose Community Halls in Areas Inhabited by Tribal Community (Sanskruti Bhavan)?
- Benefits under Scheme for Construction of Multipurpose Community Halls in Areas Inhabited by Tribal Community (Sanskruti Bhavan) may include financial assistance, subsidies, scholarships, insurance support, healthcare benefits, pension support, training assistance, or welfare services depending on the scheme guidelines.
- Which department manages Scheme for Construction of Multipurpose Community Halls in Areas Inhabited by Tribal Community (Sanskruti Bhavan)?
- Scheme for Construction of Multipurpose Community Halls in Areas Inhabited by Tribal Community (Sanskruti Bhavan) is managed by Tribal Welfare and Scheduled Caste (SC) Department and may be implemented through district offices, online portals, CSC centres, banks, or authorised government agencies.
- Can users apply online for Scheme for Construction of Multipurpose Community Halls in Areas Inhabited by Tribal Community (Sanskruti Bhavan)?
- Yes, eligible applicants may be able to apply online for Scheme for Construction of Multipurpose Community Halls in Areas Inhabited by Tribal Community (Sanskruti Bhavan) through official government portals, authorised service centres, or digital application systems depending on the implementation process.
- Is Aadhaar mandatory for Scheme for Construction of Multipurpose Community Halls in Areas Inhabited by Tribal Community (Sanskruti Bhavan)?
- Many government schemes may require Aadhaar verification, identity proof, or linked bank account details for beneficiary validation and direct benefit transfer processing.
- Where can users apply for Scheme for Construction of Multipurpose Community Halls in Areas Inhabited by Tribal Community (Sanskruti Bhavan)?
- Applications for Scheme for Construction of Multipurpose Community Halls in Areas Inhabited by Tribal Community (Sanskruti Bhavan) may be submitted through government departments, official scheme portals, CSC centres, district offices, welfare departments, or authorised service centres.
- What documents may be required for Scheme for Construction of Multipurpose Community Halls in Areas Inhabited by Tribal Community (Sanskruti Bhavan)?
- Applicants may need Aadhaar card, income certificate, residence proof, bank account details, caste certificate, photographs, educational records, or occupation-related documents depending on scheme eligibility requirements.
- Is Scheme for Construction of Multipurpose Community Halls in Areas Inhabited by Tribal Community (Sanskruti Bhavan) available in all states?
- No, Scheme for Construction of Multipurpose Community Halls in Areas Inhabited by Tribal Community (Sanskruti Bhavan) is primarily available for eligible residents of Madhya Pradesh and may be implemented through state government departments and local administrative offices.
- Can residents outside Madhya Pradesh apply for Scheme for Construction of Multipurpose Community Halls in Areas Inhabited by Tribal Community (Sanskruti Bhavan)?
- Eligibility for Scheme for Construction of Multipurpose Community Halls in Areas Inhabited by Tribal Community (Sanskruti Bhavan) is generally limited to residents of Madhya Pradesh unless otherwise specified in the official scheme guidelines.
- Can CSC centres help users apply for Scheme for Construction of Multipurpose Community Halls in Areas Inhabited by Tribal Community (Sanskruti Bhavan)?
- Many government schemes may be accessible through nearby CSC centres, authorised digital service centres, or welfare facilitation offices.
- How can users check the latest updates for Scheme for Construction of Multipurpose Community Halls in Areas Inhabited by Tribal Community (Sanskruti Bhavan)?
- Users should verify official notifications, department announcements, application deadlines, and eligibility updates through authorised government portals or implementing agencies.
- Can beneficiaries track application status for Scheme for Construction of Multipurpose Community Halls in Areas Inhabited by Tribal Community (Sanskruti Bhavan)?
- Certain schemes may provide online application tracking, beneficiary verification systems, or status-check facilities through official portals.
- Where can users get help for Scheme for Construction of Multipurpose Community Halls in Areas Inhabited by Tribal Community (Sanskruti Bhavan) in Madhya Pradesh?
- Users in Madhya Pradesh may seek assistance through CSC centres, district welfare offices, government departments, agriculture offices, social welfare departments, or authorised facilitation centres.
- Which nearby public services may help with Scheme for Construction of Multipurpose Community Halls in Areas Inhabited by Tribal Community (Sanskruti Bhavan) applications?
- Depending on the scheme, users may require support from Aadhaar centres, CSC centres, banks, hospitals, post offices, or government welfare offices for document verification and application assistance.