Scheme for Construction of Multipurpose Community Halls in Areas Inhabited by Tribal Community (Sanskruti Bhavan)

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.

• 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.

1. 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.

1. The applicant must propose the project in areas inhabited by the Tribal Community.
2. The applicant must ensure that the total cost of the project, including the cost of land, must not exceed ₹50,00,000/-.
3. The applicant must ensure that the land is free from all encumbrances.
4. 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.

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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.