A&N Tribal Welfare Scheme — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | Andaman & Nicobar Islands Tribal Welfare Scheme 2026 — Free Housing, Education & Health for Scheduled Tribes | andaman.nic.in |
| State | Andaman & Nicobar Islands (अंडमान और निकोबार) |
| Launched By | Government of Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
| Launch Year | 2008 |
| Benefit | Free pucca housing + free education with boarding + free healthcare + monthly food subsidy for ST families |
| Category | Health |
| Last Verified | 2 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://andaman.nic.in |
What is A&N Tribal Welfare Scheme?
The Andaman & Nicobar Islands Tribal Welfare Scheme provides comprehensive support to the Scheduled Tribe communities of the islands — including the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) such as the Onge, Shompen, Jarwa, and Great Andamanese. Under the scheme, eligible ST families receive free pucca housing, free education with boarding facilities for tribal children, free healthcare at dedicated tribal health centres, and monthly food subsidy. The scheme is implemented by the Andaman & Nicobar Administration's Tribal Welfare Department in coordination with the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. The primary goal is to protect the identity, health, and livelihoods of these vulnerable communities while integrating them with mainstream development.
Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive Free pucca housing + free education with boarding + free healthcare + monthly food subsidy for ST families. The scheme was launched in 2008 and is implemented by the Government of Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
अंडमान और निकोबार द्वीपसमूह की अनुसूचित जनजातियों — विशेषकर Onge, Jarwa, Shompen, Great Andamanese जैसे PVTGs — के लिए यह योजना मुफ्त पक्का मकान, शिक्षा, स्वास्थ्य सेवा और मासिक खाद्य सब्सिडी प्रदान करती है।
मुफ्त पक्का मकान + बोर्डिंग सहित मुफ्त शिक्षा + मुफ्त स्वास्थ्य सेवा + मासिक खाद्य सब्सिडी
Benefits of A&N Tribal Welfare Scheme
✅ Free pucca housing + free education with boarding + free healthcare + monthly food subsidy for ST families
मुफ्त पक्का मकान + बोर्डिंग सहित मुफ्त शिक्षा + मुफ्त स्वास्थ्य सेवा + मासिक खाद्य सब्सिडी
Who is Eligible for A&N Tribal Welfare Scheme?
- ✓ Scheduled Tribe (ST) member or Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) resident of Andaman & Nicobar Islands
- ✓ Must possess a valid ST certificate issued by the A&N Administration
- ✓ Residing in designated tribal habitats or notified areas
- ✓ For housing benefit: must not already have a pucca house constructed under any government scheme
- ✓ Children of eligible ST families automatically qualify for free education and healthcare benefits
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Documents Required for A&N Tribal Welfare Scheme
How to Apply for A&N Tribal Welfare Scheme Online?
- 1Visit the official portal: https://andaman.nic.in
- 2Register using your Aadhaar-linked mobile number and verify OTP
- 3Fill in the application form with personal and bank details
- 4Upload required documents
- 5Submit the application and note down the reference number
- 6Track application status on the official portal
Official Government Portal — Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Apply directly on the official Andaman & Nicobar Islands government website. This is the only authorised portal — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf. Application is completely free.
🔗 Enquire at Andaman Administration PortalFrequently Asked Questions — A&N Tribal Welfare Scheme
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