Vidiyal (Dawn) Scheme for Denotified Tribe Women — Eligibility, Documents & Apply 2026 | Sarkaari Saathi

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Vidiyal (Dawn) Scheme for Denotified Tribe Women

Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes and Minorities Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu

iAbout This Scheme

Support scheme for women from denotified and nomadic tribes in Tamil Nadu providing livelihood assistance, skill training, financial aid, and social rehabilitation to address their historical marginalization.

🎁Key Benefits

Skill training in tailoring, handicraft, and cottage industries
Financial assistance for self-employment (up to ₹10,000)
Educational assistance for children
Legal aid and awareness programmes
Housing assistance under state housing schemes

✅Eligibility Criteria

1
Must belong to a denotified or nomadic tribe listed in Tamil Nadu's DNT schedule
2
Must be a permanent resident of Tamil Nadu
3
Family income below ₹1.5 lakh per annum

Gender

female

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📝How to Apply

❓Frequently Asked Questions

What schemes are available for women entrepreneurs?

Key schemes: Mudra Yojana (loans up to ₹10 lakh), Stand-Up India (loans ₹10 lakh–₹1 crore for women SC/ST), Mahila Shakti Kendra, WEP (Women Entrepreneurship Platform), and Pradhan Mantri Rozgar Protsahan Yojana.

What is the benefit under Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana?

Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana offers 8.2% interest rate (current), tax exemption under Section 80C, and maturity amount when the girl turns 21 years. Maximum deposit ₹1.5 lakh per year.

What is Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme?

BBBP is a campaign to improve welfare of the girl child by preventing gender-biased sex selective elimination, ensuring survival and protection of the girl child, and ensuring education of the girl child.

Is maternity benefit available for unorganised sector workers?

Yes, Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) provides ₹5,000 cash incentive for the first living child to pregnant and lactating women in the unorganised sector, partially compensating for wage loss.

Required Documents

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Ministry: Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes and Minorities Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu

Vidiyal (Dawn) Scheme for Denotified Tribe Women

iAbout This Scheme

🎁Key Benefits

✅Eligibility Criteria

📝How to Apply

❓Frequently Asked Questions

Required Documents

Required Documents

Quick Info

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