Promotion of Tribal Culture

The scheme provides financial grants (up to ₹3,00,000/- per organization) to registered NGOs/Trusts/Voluntary Organizations for promoting tribal culture among ST(P) communities in...

Key details

Benefits

**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._

Eligibility (who can apply)

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

How to Apply

  1. **Offline**
  2. **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.
  3. **Step 2:** The interested applicant should take print of the [prescribed format](https://directoratetribalaffairsplain.assam.gov.in/sites/default/files/swf_utility_folder/departments/directorate_wpt_uneecopscloud_com_oid_4/how_do_i/level_1/promotion_of_tribal_culture_form.pdf) of the application form.
  4. **Step 3:** In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
  5. **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.
  6. Applicants are advised to retain a copy of the submitted application and acknowledgment for future reference.
  7. **Scrutiny & Approval**
  8. The Selection Committee evaluates applications and approves beneficiaries.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for Promotion of Tribal Culture / what is the eligibility?

- 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._

What are the benefits of 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 eligi...

How to apply online for Promotion of Tribal Culture?

**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 form...

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Last updated: 18 Jul 2026