**Executive Summary**
This document outlines the Welfare Schemes under Article 275(1) of the Constitution, which provides 100% annual grants from the Government of India to 26 states with notified Scheduled Tribes (STs). Funding is allocated to states based on approved proposals to promote ST welfare. State-wise allocations are made, not district-wise.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Grant Provision:** Grants-in-aid under Proviso to Article 275(1) of the Constitution of India are provided as a 100% annual grant from the Government of India to 26 States.
* **Purpose:** The funding is intended to enable State Governments to meet the costs of development schemes undertaken for promoting the welfare of Scheduled Tribes (STs).
* **Eligibility:** The grants are provided to State Governments with notified Scheduled Tribes (STs).
* **Approval Process:** Funds are disbursed based on proposals received from State Governments, which must be approved by the Executive Committee of the State (headed by the Chief Secretary) and subsequently appraised and approved by a Project Appraisal Committee (PAC) constituted by the Ministry.
* **Allocation Method:** Only state-wise allocations are made under this scheme; district-wise allocations are not provided.
* **Chhattisgarh Allocations (Financial Years):**
* 2022-23: Rs. 13853.43 Lakh
* 2023-24: Rs. 16195.69 Lakh
* 2024-25: Rs. 17290.23 Lakh
* **Approved Projects (Durg and Bemetara Districts):**
* **Project 1:** Barbed wire fencing in Hostel/Ashram/EMRS (150 units) in various districts, including Bastar, Dantewada, Bijapur, Gariyaband, Surajpur, Balrampur, Bilaspur, and Durg. Approved by PAC in 2022-23 for Rs. 261 Lakh.
* **Project 2:** Barbed wire fencing in Hostel/Ashram/EMRS (150 units) in various districts, including Bastar, Dantewada, Bijapur, Gariyaband, Surajpur, Balrampur, Bilaspur, and Durg. Approved by PAC in 2022-23 for Rs. 261 Lakh. (Note: This appears to be a duplicate entry based on the provided text).
* **Project 3:** Boundary walls for Ashram/Hostel (112 units) in various districts, including Sukma, Raigarh, Bilaspur, Bemetara, Balod, Kabirdham, Dhamtari, Jashpur, Surajpur, and Balrampur. Approved by PAC in 2022-23 for Rs. 1409.5 Lakh.
**Impact Analysis**
**State Governments with Notified Scheduled Tribes (STs)**
* **Impact:** State Governments receive 100% annual grants to fund development schemes aimed at promoting the welfare of STs.
* **Action Required:** Submit proposals for welfare schemes, duly approved by the State Executive Committee, for appraisal and approval by the Ministry's PAC.
**Ministry of Tribal Affairs (PAC)**
* **Impact:** Responsible for appraising and approving project proposals submitted by State Governments for funding under Article 275(1).
* **Action Required:** Review and approve proposals submitted by State Governments.
**District Administrations (within the mentioned districts)**
* **Impact:** Will benefit from the implementation of approved projects such as barbed wire fencing for hostels/ashrams/EMRS and boundary walls for ashrams/hostels.
* **Action Required:** Facilitate the implementation of approved projects within their respective areas.
Key Entities Referenced
Article 275(1) of the Constitution: The constitutional provision under which welfare schemes for Scheduled Tribes are funded.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs: The ministry responsible for implementing and overseeing the welfare schemes.
Project Appraisal Committee (PAC): The committee within the Ministry of Tribal Affairs responsible for appraising and approving project proposals.
Scheduled Tribes (STs): The specific demographic group targeted for welfare and development through these schemes.
Chhattisgarh: The state that is specifically mentioned as receiving allocations and having projects implemented within its districts.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Welfare Schemes under Article 275(1) of the
Constitution
Posted On: 12 MAR 2026 4:30PM by PIB Delhi
Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs Shri Durgadas Uikey informed Lok Sabha that Grants-in-aid
under Proviso to Article 275(1) of Constitution of India are 100% annual grant from Government of India
to 26 States. It is provided to State Governments with notified Scheduled Tribes (STs) based upon
proposals received from the State Government duly approved by Executive Committee of the State
(headed by Chief Secretary) and after appraisal and approval thereof by a Project Appraisal Committee
(PAC) constituted in this Ministry for this purpose. Funding under this programme is to enable the State to
meet the cost of such schemes of development as may be undertaken by the State for the purpose of
promoting the welfare of STs in that State.
Under the scheme, Only State wise allocation is made. District wise allocation isnot made under the
scheme. The allocation made to the State of Chhattisgarh under the said scheme during the last three years
is given below:-
Financial Year Allocation to Chhattisgarh under Article 275(1) Grants (Rs. in Lakh)
2022-23 13853.43
2023-24 16195.69
2024-25 17290.23
The work wise details of the funds approved by PAC during the last three years for Durg and Bemetara
districts under the Durg Lok Sabha Constituency is as follows:
Sl. District / Location Project Name Project Fund
No. approve/ Approved by
sanction PAC ( Rs.
Year Lakh)
1 Bastar(35), Dantewada(18), Barbed wire fencing in 2022-23 261
Bijapur(38), Gariyaband(1), Hostel/Ashram/EMRS (150
Surajpur(25), Balrampur(20), units)
Bilaspur(10), Durg(31)2 Bastar(35), Dantewada(18), Barbed wire fencing in 2022-23 261
Bijapur(38), Gariyaband(1), Hostel/Ashram/EMRS (150
Surajpur(25), Balrampur(20), units)
Bilaspur(10), Durg(31)
3 Sukma(11), Raigarh(8), Boundary walls for 2022-23 1409.5
Bilaspur(4), Bemetara(2), Ashram/Hostel (112 units)
Balod(8), Kabirdham(11),
Dhamtari(4), Jashpur(10),
Surajpur(8), Koriya(12),
Balrampur(34)
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