Assam Tribe / Tea Tribe Welfare Schemes
Wage Compensation Scheme for Pregnant Women of Tea Garden Areas
Launching Date/Time of Wage Compensation Scheme for Pregnant Women of Tea Garden Areas
2018.
Objective of Wage Compensation Scheme for Pregnant Women of Tea Garden Areas
To provide better health and nutrition to pregnant women in tea garden areas.
To offer financial support so pregnant women can take adequate rest and care for themselves and their unborn babies without compromising their family’s livelihood.
To incentivize uptake of maternal health services such as antenatal care and institutional delivery.
Features of Wage Compensation Scheme for Pregnant Women of Tea Garden Areas
Cash benefit of ₹15,000 (recently updated from ₹12,000) paid in four installments:
1st Installment: ₹2,000 at registration within the 1st trimester.
2nd Installment: ₹4,000 during the 6th month of pregnancy.
3rd Installment: ₹3,000 at the time of institutional delivery in government health facilities.
4th Installment: ₹3,000 six weeks post-delivery.
Payment is made via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the beneficiary’s bank account.
The scheme covers all pregnant women residing in tea garden areas regardless of employment status (temporary, permanent, or non-worker).
Two-child norm applies: benefits are available only up to the second child.
Beneficiaries must be 18 years or older.
Online application and district-level validation system for registration and payment processing.
The scheme is linked with initiatives like Project MAAdol to facilitate bank account opening and document collection for beneficiaries.
Beneficiaries of the Scheme
Pregnant women residing in Assam’s tea garden areas.
Includes temporary workers, permanent workers, and non-workers.
Must be 18 years or older.
Eligible only for up to two children due to the state’s two-child policy
The Assam Tea Garden Workers’ Financial Assistance Scheme 2025
Launching Date/Time of The Assam Tea Garden Workers’ Financial Assistance Scheme
Approved by Assam Cabinet on May 10, 2025 as part of the 200th anniversary of Assam tea.
Objective of The Assam Tea Garden Workers’ Financial Assistance Scheme
To provide direct financial support to tea garden workers in Assam as a welfare gesture and to commemorate 200 years of Assam’s tea industry.
Fulfills a promise made in the state budget for 2025–26.
Features of The Assam Tea Garden Workers’ Financial Assistance Scheme
One-time direct financial assistance of ₹5,000 per eligible tea garden worker.
- Grant Amounts:
– Eye Diseases: ₹5,000
– TB/Eye Cataract: ₹10,000
– Accidents: ₹15,000
– Major Diseases (Cancer): ₹50,000
– Heart Diseases/Strokes: ₹75,000 The scheme targets approximately 7 lakh tea garden workers across Assam.
Total budget allocation: ₹342 crore earmarked for the scheme in 2025–26.
Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT): Amount will be transferred directly to the verified bank accounts of eligible workers.
Verification process:
Must be a permanent resident of Assam
Must be currently employed as a tea garden worker
Must have a bank account linked with Aadhaar.
Implementation: Involves form submission, digital uploading, and direct payment after verification.
Beneficiaries of The Assam Tea Garden Workers’ Financial Assistance Scheme
- Tea Tribes & Adivasi Patients: Suffering from TB, cancer, and other major illnesses.
- Financially Constrained Individuals: Those unable to afford treatment costs.
Health Insurance Scheme for Tea Garden Workers
Launching Date/Time of Health Insurance Scheme for Tea Garden Workers
2007-08
Objective of Health Insurance Scheme for Tea Garden Workers
- Health Insurance Coverage: Ensure medical care for tea garden workers and families.
- Address Health Issues: Reduce disease incidence and mortality among the tea tribe community.
Features of Health Insurance Scheme for Tea Garden Workers
- Comprehensive Coverage: Covers various medical expenses for tea tribe workers.
- Hospital Collaboration: Partners with hospitals, including tea garden hospitals.
- Financial Support: Assists with costs for major diseases like TB and cancer.
- PPP Model: Enhances healthcare via Public-Private Partnership, improving infrastructure and staff.
- Monthly Reporting: Hospitals submit monthly reports for monitoring the scheme’s impact.
Beneficiaries of Health Insurance Scheme for Tea Garden Workers
- Tea Garden Workers and Families: Focus on marginalized communities in Assam.
- Patients with Major Health Issues: Financial aid for critical illness treatment.
Assam Plain Tribes Development Scheme
Launching Date/Time of Assam Plain Tribes Development Scheme
NA
Objective of Assam Plain Tribes Development Scheme
- Socio-Economic Development: Improve living standards and alleviate poverty among plain tribes.
- Empowerment: Enhance tribal community welfare through skill development and employment.
Features of Assam Plain Tribes Development Scheme
- Skill Development: Training in various trades for tribal youth employability.
- Financial Support: Aid for self-employment and small businesses.
- Infrastructure Improvement: Develop roads, schools, and health facilities in tribal areas.
- Health & Education: Programs to improve healthcare access and education.
- Department Collaboration: Works with government departments for comprehensive support.
Beneficiaries of Assam Plain Tribes Development Scheme
- Plain Tribe Members: Focus on those below the poverty line in Assam.
- Unemployed Youth: Seekers of skill development and job opportunities.
- Families in Need: Financial assistance for education and healthcare.
Self-Employment Scheme for ST Community in Assam
Launching Date/Time of Self-Employment Scheme for ST Community in Assam
NA
Objective of Self-Employment Scheme for ST Community in Assam
- Generate Self-Employment: Create opportunities for unemployed youths.
- Promote Economic Development: Focus on uplifting marginalized sections through skill development.
Features of Self-Employment Scheme for ST Community in Assam
- Skill Development Training: Enhance employability or enable entrepreneurship.
- Financial Assistance: Support for starting small businesses or self-employment.
- Focus on ST Community: Target Scheduled Tribes for economic advancement.
- Collaboration: Coordinate with various government departments for comprehensive support.
Beneficiaries of Self-Employment Scheme for ST Community in Assam
- Unemployed ST Youths: Improve livelihoods and economic status.
- Aspiring Entrepreneurs: Opportunities for skill development and self-employment in Assam.