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Shaheed Gram Vikas Yojana

The scheme "Shaheed Gram Vikas Yojana" by the Welfare Department, Government of Jharkhand, aims to develop villages linked to tribal freedom fighters. It provides housing, infrastructure, and other facilities to eligible Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Jharkhand

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

List of villages under Shaheed Gram Yojana: | S.No.DistrictBlockVillage1KhuntiArkiUlihatu2RanchiChanhoSilagai3SahebganjBarhetBhoganadih4GarhwaBhandariaMadgardi5GumlaSisaiMurgu Sisai6GumlaBisunpurChingari Nava Toli7West SinghbhumRajnagar ThanaGumidpur, Matkom Beda Gaon8KhuntiMurhuAetkedihNOTE: As per requirements, villages of other martyrs of the freedom struggle can also be included under the scheme. | Benefits: | - Housing assistance of ₹2,63,000/- per family for Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes living in Kutcha houses. | - Construction of roads, drains, Anganwadi centers, and community buildings in selected villages. | - Establish libraries and provide sports resources in schools. | - Solar lamps will be distributed to Scheduled Tribe and Scheduled Caste students under the "One Lamp One Child" initiative. | - Infrastructure improvements, including piped water supply and cultural heritage enhancement. | - Cooking gas connections for families under the "Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana".

Who can apply

The shaheed should belong to a Scheduled Tribe or Scheduled Caste.; The family should be residing in one of the selected Shaheed villages.; The shaheed family should live in a kutcha house and not have availed of benefits from any housing scheme in the last 5 years.; Priority will be given to descendants of freedom fighters from selected villages.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

Who is eligible for this scheme?

Scheduled Tribe and Scheduled Caste families living in selected Shaheed villages, residing in kutcha houses, and not benefiting from housing schemes in the past 5 years are eligible.

What are the main benefits provided under this scheme?

Benefits include housing assistance, road and drain construction, water supply, school resources, and cooking gas connections.

How much financial assistance is provided for housing?

[?]2,63,000/- per family is provided for housing construction.

Which villages are covered under this scheme?

Villages associated with tribal freedom fighters, such as Ulihatu (Birsa Munda's village) and Bhognadih (Siddhu-Kanhu's village), are covered.

How can I apply for the scheme?

Applications can be submitted through the District Welfare Office or ITDA project offices.

What documents are required for the application?

Aadhaar card, caste certificate, residential certificate, proof of kutcha housing, and bank passbook are required.

Is there any special consideration for freedom fighters’ descendants?

Yes, priority is given to descendants of tribal freedom fighters from selected villages.

How long will the financial support continue?

Financial support will be available for 3 years from the scheme's initiation.

Who oversees the scheme's implementation?

The District Collector, along with ITDA Project Directors and District Welfare Officers, oversees implementation.

Is there any provision for cultural heritage enhancement?

Yes, the scheme includes strengthening cultural heritage through studies conducted by TRIs.