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Tribal Development Department
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Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat
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The Tribal Development Department (TDD) is a state government department under the Government of Gujarat, headquartered at Block No. 2, 5th Floor, New Sachivalaya, Gandhinagar. It administers welfare and development programs for 8.917 million Scheduled Tribe citizens across 14 tribal districts in Gujarat, including 25 Scheduled Tribes and 5 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups. The department functions as the statutory coordinator for tribal welfare mandated under Articles 275(1) of the Constitution, the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Act, 1989, and the Forest Rights Act, 2006.

The department's service portfolio spans four primary domains: education (Eklavya Model Residential Schools, Ashramshalas, Samras Hostels, Pre/Post Matric Scholarships, Swami Vivekananda Technical Scholarship, Talent Pool Voucher Scheme), health and nutrition (Doodh Sanjeevani Yojana for milk supplementation), livelihood and economic development (Integrated Dairy Development Project, Agriculture Diversification Programme, Haats in Tribal Areas, Vocational Training Centres), and land rights enforcement. Delivery is executed through 14 Integrated Tribal Development Project (ITDP) field offices and eight affiliated wholly-owned entities: the Commissionerate of Tribal Development, Development Support Agency of Gujarat (DSAG), Gujarat Tribal Development Corporation, Gujarat State Tribal Education Society (Eklavya), Gujarat Tribal Research and Training Society (TRTI), Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana, Birsa Munda Tribal University, and the Gujarat Landless Labourers & Halpati Housing Board.

The department is publicly funded through state budget allocations, with Tribal Sub-Plan outlay at 14.75% of the total state budget. No commercial pricing applies. Distribution is direct via government offices, affiliated corporations, and implementing agencies at district and taluka levels, with a published Public-Private Partnership framework for private sector participation in welfare delivery. The core technology is a government service delivery portal (tribal.gujarat.gov.in) hosting scheme information, application forms, and government resolutions, compliant with WCAG 2.0 Level AA accessibility standards.

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The Tribal Development Department is a Government of Gujarat state department that administers welfare programs covering education, healthcare, livelihood, and forest rights for 8.917 million Scheduled Tribe citizens across 14 tribal districts in Gujarat.

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HeadquartersGandhinagar, India
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tribal welfare programs, government social services, tribal education schemes, scheduled tribe development, rural livelihood programs
Industry3 codes
1State/Provincial Human Services & Benefits Administration (Welfare, Disability, Child & Family)
CodeBPAIABAIPrimaryYes
2Forestry & Public Lands Administration (State/National Forests)
CodeBPAIAMAFPrimaryNo
3Indigenous/Tribal Education Authorities & Boards
CodeEDADABAMPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Governments921150
  • Administration of Public Health Programs923120
SIC code1 code
  • Services-Social Services8300
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Government Tribal Welfare Services
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1Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana
Description

A comprehensive welfare scheme for the holistic development of tribal communities in Gujarat, covering areas of education, health, livelihood, and infrastructure.

tribal.gujarat.gov.in
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The Tribal Development Department administers state and centrally sponsored welfare schemes for tribal communities in Gujarat through educational institutions (Eklavya Schools, Ashramshalas, hostels), scholarships, healthcare programs (Doodh Sanjeevani Yojana), livelihood initiatives (dairy development, agriculture diversification, vocational training), forest rights implementation, and the umbrella Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana. Services are delivered free of cost through 14 ITDP field offices and affiliated government corporations.

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The Tribal Development Department operates as a government welfare organization administering a comprehensive portfolio of tribal development programs. The portfolio includes educational initiatives (Eklavya Schools, Ashramshalas, scholarships), welfare schemes (Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana), healthcare programs (Doodh Sanjeevani Yojana), and livelihood schemes (dairy development, vocational training). The department functions as a portal providing access to government services rather than a commercial product platform.

Product and service14 records
1Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana
CategoryGovernment Welfare Scheme
Description

A comprehensive welfare program for tribal communities in Gujarat providing integrated support across education, health, livelihood, and infrastructure development. Aimed at Scheduled Tribes and Primitive Tribal Groups.

2Tribal Sub-Plan
CategoryGovernment Planning Framework
Description

A dedicated budget allocation mechanism ensuring flow of funds from state and central government for tribal development activities in scheduled areas of Gujarat.

3Eklavya Model Residential Schools
CategoryEducational Institution
Description

Residential schools providing quality education to tribal students from Class VI to XII with focus on holistic development. Operated under the Gujarat State Tribal Education Society (Eklavya).

4Samras Hostel
CategoryStudent Accommodation
Description

Government-run hostel facilities for Scheduled Tribe students providing free lodging, meals, and academic support services across Gujarat.

5Pre Matric Scholarship
CategoryFinancial Assistance
Description

Scholarship program for tribal students studying in Classes I to X covering tuition fees and maintenance allowance to support education continuation.

6Post Matric Scholarship
CategoryFinancial Assistance
Description

Scholarship program for tribal students pursuing higher secondary and college education, covering tuition and maintenance expenses.

7Doodh Sanjeevani Yojana
CategoryHealth Welfare Scheme
Description

Milk supplementation program for tribal children and pregnant/lactating mothers to address malnutrition and improve health outcomes in tribal areas.

8Ashramshalas
CategoryEducational Institution
Description

Residential schools for tribal children providing free education, boarding facilities, and vocational training across tribal areas of Gujarat.

9Swami Vivekananda Scholarship for Technical and Vocational Courses
CategoryScholarship Program
Description

Scholarship program for tribal students enrolled in technical and vocational education programs to promote skill development and higher education access.

10Talent Pool Voucher Scheme
CategoryEducation Support
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Voucher-based support scheme enabling tribal students to access quality private schools through financial assistance.

11Vocational Training Centres
CategorySkill Development
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Training centers providing vocational skills to tribal youth for employment and self-employment opportunities in Gujarat.

12Integrated Dairy Development Project (IDDP)
CategoryLivelihood Program
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Dairy development initiative promoting economic empowerment of tribal families through cattle rearing, milk production, and dairy infrastructure support.

13Agriculture Diversification Programme (ADP)
CategoryAgricultural Development
Description

Program promoting diversified farming practices for improved income, food security, and agricultural sustainability in tribal areas of Gujarat.

14Haats in Tribal Areas
CategoryMarket Access
Description

Traditional marketplace development enabling tribal artisans and farmers to sell products directly to consumers without middlemen, supporting market access and income.

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Peers8 records
TypeBroad incumbent
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National-level ministry that formulates tribal welfare policy and channels central grants (including Article 275(1) and Umbrella Schemes) that the Gujarat Tribal Development Department depends on. Comparable as the apex governance body for the same beneficiary population.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

National-level body handling MSP for minor forest produce and tribal artisan marketing that overlaps directly with Gujarat TDD's MFP and Haats programs. Comparable in serving the same beneficiary base with overlapping commercial/welfare functions.

TypeOthers
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Constitutional body that oversees safeguards for Scheduled Tribes across states including Gujarat. Adjacent oversight role rather than service delivery, but relevant comparator for governance and rights enforcement.

TypeDirect peer
Description

State-level tribal welfare department managing one of India's largest tribal populations with a similar portfolio of residential schools, scholarships, livelihood schemes, and ITDP-style field offices. Directly comparable peer.

TypeDirect peer
Description

State tribal welfare department in Odisha administering comparable micro-project (ITDP) offices, scholarships, and welfare schemes for a large tribal population. Direct functional peer at state level.

6Maharashtra Tribal Development Department
TypeDirect peer
Description

State-level counterpart administering tribal welfare schemes, Ashram Schools, hostels, and forest rights implementation in Maharashtra. Closely comparable in mandate, structure, and program portfolio to Gujarat's TDD.

TypeDirect peer
Description

State-level department administering tribal welfare, residential schools, and livelihood programs in Rajasthan tribal districts. Comparable in mandate, scheme mix, and ITDP-style field delivery.

8Chhattisgarh Tribal Development Department
TypeDirect peer
Description

State-level department operating one of India's largest tribal development footprints with similar education, livelihood, and forest rights schemes. Direct functional peer.

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Tribal Development Department

Government Tribal Welfare Servicestribal.gujarat.gov.in

The Tribal Development Department is a Government of Gujarat state department that administers welfare programs covering education, healthcare, livelihood, and forest rights for 8.917 million Scheduled Tribe citizens across 14 tribal districts in Gujarat.

What Tribal Development Department does

The Tribal Development Department (TDD) is a state government department under the Government of Gujarat, headquartered at Block No. 2, 5th Floor, New Sachivalaya, Gandhinagar. It administers welfare and development programs for 8.917 million Scheduled Tribe citizens across 14 tribal districts in Gujarat, including 25 Scheduled Tribes and 5 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups. The department functions as the statutory coordinator for tribal welfare mandated under Articles 275(1) of the Constitution, the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Act, 1989, and the Forest Rights Act, 2006.

The department's service portfolio spans four primary domains: education (Eklavya Model Residential Schools, Ashramshalas, Samras Hostels, Pre/Post Matric Scholarships, Swami Vivekananda Technical Scholarship, Talent Pool Voucher Scheme), health and nutrition (Doodh Sanjeevani Yojana for milk supplementation), livelihood and economic development (Integrated Dairy Development Project, Agriculture Diversification Programme, Haats in Tribal Areas, Vocational Training Centres), and land rights enforcement. Delivery is executed through 14 Integrated Tribal Development Project (ITDP) field offices and eight affiliated wholly-owned entities: the Commissionerate of Tribal Development, Development Support Agency of Gujarat (DSAG), Gujarat Tribal Development Corporation, Gujarat State Tribal Education Society (Eklavya), Gujarat Tribal Research and Training Society (TRTI), Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana, Birsa Munda Tribal University, and the Gujarat Landless Labourers & Halpati Housing Board.

The department is publicly funded through state budget allocations, with Tribal Sub-Plan outlay at 14.75% of the total state budget. No commercial pricing applies. Distribution is direct via government offices, affiliated corporations, and implementing agencies at district and taluka levels, with a published Public-Private Partnership framework for private sector participation in welfare delivery. The core technology is a government service delivery portal (tribal.gujarat.gov.in) hosting scheme information, application forms, and government resolutions, compliant with WCAG 2.0 Level AA accessibility standards.

Tribal Development Department firmographics

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Name
Tribal Development Department
Legal name
Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat
Website
https://tribal.gujarat.gov.in
Company type
Private
Operating status
Operating
Short description
The Tribal Development Department is a Government of Gujarat state department that administers welfare programs covering education, healthcare, livelihood, and forest rights for 8.917 million Scheduled Tribe citizens across 14 tribal districts in Gujarat.
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Tribal Development Department industry classification

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Product category
Government Tribal Welfare Services
NAICS
American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Governments (921150), Administration of Public Health Programs (923120)
SIC
Services-Social Services (8300)
akta.pro primary industry
State/Provincial Human Services & Benefits Administration (Welfare, Disability, Child & Family) (BPAIABAI)
akta.pro secondary industries
Forestry & Public Lands Administration (State/National Forests) (BPAIAMAF), Indigenous/Tribal Education Authorities & Boards (EDADABAM)

Keywords

  • Tribal welfare programs
  • Government social services
  • Tribal education schemes
  • Scheduled tribe development
  • Rural livelihood programs

Where Tribal Development Department is headquartered

Location

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Gandhinagar
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India
HQ region
Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

Tribal Development Department business model

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GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Tribal Development Department product offering

Product offering

Core offering

The Tribal Development Department administers state and centrally sponsored welfare schemes for tribal communities in Gujarat through educational institutions (Eklavya Schools, Ashramshalas, hostels), scholarships, healthcare programs (Doodh Sanjeevani Yojana), livelihood initiatives (dairy development, agriculture diversification, vocational training), forest rights implementation, and the umbrella Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana. Services are delivered free of cost through 14 ITDP field offices and affiliated government corporations.

Product overview

The Tribal Development Department operates as a government welfare organization administering a comprehensive portfolio of tribal development programs. The portfolio includes educational initiatives (Eklavya Schools, Ashramshalas, scholarships), welfare schemes (Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana), healthcare programs (Doodh Sanjeevani Yojana), and livelihood schemes (dairy development, vocational training). The department functions as a portal providing access to government services rather than a commercial product platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana: A comprehensive welfare scheme for the holistic development of tribal communities in Gujarat, covering areas of education, health, livelihood, and infrastructure.
  • Samras Hostel
  • Eklavya Schools

Products and services

  • Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana A comprehensive welfare program for tribal communities in Gujarat providing integrated support across education, health, livelihood, and infrastructure development. Aimed at Scheduled Tribes and Primitive Tribal Groups.
  • Tribal Sub-Plan A dedicated budget allocation mechanism ensuring flow of funds from state and central government for tribal development activities in scheduled areas of Gujarat.
  • Eklavya Model Residential Schools Residential schools providing quality education to tribal students from Class VI to XII with focus on holistic development. Operated under the Gujarat State Tribal Education Society (Eklavya).
  • Samras Hostel Government-run hostel facilities for Scheduled Tribe students providing free lodging, meals, and academic support services across Gujarat.
  • Pre Matric Scholarship Scholarship program for tribal students studying in Classes I to X covering tuition fees and maintenance allowance to support education continuation.
  • Post Matric Scholarship Scholarship program for tribal students pursuing higher secondary and college education, covering tuition and maintenance expenses.
  • Doodh Sanjeevani Yojana Milk supplementation program for tribal children and pregnant/lactating mothers to address malnutrition and improve health outcomes in tribal areas.
  • Ashramshalas Residential schools for tribal children providing free education, boarding facilities, and vocational training across tribal areas of Gujarat.
  • Swami Vivekananda Scholarship for Technical and Vocational Courses Scholarship program for tribal students enrolled in technical and vocational education programs to promote skill development and higher education access.
  • Talent Pool Voucher Scheme Voucher-based support scheme enabling tribal students to access quality private schools through financial assistance.
  • Vocational Training Centres Training centers providing vocational skills to tribal youth for employment and self-employment opportunities in Gujarat.
  • Integrated Dairy Development Project (IDDP) Dairy development initiative promoting economic empowerment of tribal families through cattle rearing, milk production, and dairy infrastructure support.
  • Agriculture Diversification Programme (ADP) Program promoting diversified farming practices for improved income, food security, and agricultural sustainability in tribal areas of Gujarat.
  • Haats in Tribal Areas Traditional marketplace development enabling tribal artisans and farmers to sell products directly to consumers without middlemen, supporting market access and income.

Companies that use Tribal Development Department

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Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Tribal Development Department technology and API

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Tribal Development Department partnerships and signals

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Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Tribal Development Department competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

  • Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India: National-level ministry that formulates tribal welfare policy and channels central grants (including Article 275(1) and Umbrella Schemes) that the Gujarat Tribal Development Department depends on. Comparable as the apex governance body for the same beneficiary population.
  • TRIFED (Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India): National-level body handling MSP for minor forest produce and tribal artisan marketing that overlaps directly with Gujarat TDD's MFP and Haats programs. Comparable in serving the same beneficiary base with overlapping commercial/welfare functions.

Others

  • National Commission for Scheduled Tribes: Constitutional body that oversees safeguards for Scheduled Tribes across states including Gujarat. Adjacent oversight role rather than service delivery, but relevant comparator for governance and rights enforcement.

Direct peers

  • Madhya Pradesh Tribal Development Department: State-level tribal welfare department managing one of India's largest tribal populations with a similar portfolio of residential schools, scholarships, livelihood schemes, and ITDP-style field offices. Directly comparable peer.
  • Odisha Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes Development Department: State tribal welfare department in Odisha administering comparable micro-project (ITDP) offices, scholarships, and welfare schemes for a large tribal population. Direct functional peer at state level.
  • Maharashtra Tribal Development Department: State-level counterpart administering tribal welfare schemes, Ashram Schools, hostels, and forest rights implementation in Maharashtra. Closely comparable in mandate, structure, and program portfolio to Gujarat's TDD.
  • Rajasthan Tribal Area Development Department: State-level department administering tribal welfare, residential schools, and livelihood programs in Rajasthan tribal districts. Comparable in mandate, scheme mix, and ITDP-style field delivery.
  • Chhattisgarh Tribal Development Department: State-level department operating one of India's largest tribal development footprints with similar education, livelihood, and forest rights schemes. Direct functional peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles4 records

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Subsidiaries8 records

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Tribal Development Department M&A and investment

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Frequently asked questions about Tribal Development Department

What does Tribal Development Department do?

The Tribal Development Department administers state and centrally sponsored welfare schemes for tribal communities in Gujarat through educational institutions (Eklavya Schools, Ashramshalas, hostels), scholarships, healthcare programs (Doodh Sanjeevani Yojana), livelihood initiatives (dairy development, agriculture diversification, vocational training), forest rights implementation, and the umbrella Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana. Services are delivered free of cost through 14 ITDP field offices and affiliated government corporations.

Is Tribal Development Department a public or private company?

Tribal Development Department is a private company. It is classified as state government owned and is currently operating.

When was Tribal Development Department founded?

Tribal Development Department was founded in -1.

Where is Tribal Development Department based?

Tribal Development Department is headquartered in Gandhinagar, India, in the Asia region.

Who are Tribal Development Department's main competitors?

Broad incumbents on record are Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India and TRIFED (Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India). National Commission for Scheduled Tribes is listed as an others. Direct peers are Madhya Pradesh Tribal Development Department, Odisha Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes Development Department, Maharashtra Tribal Development Department, Rajasthan Tribal Area Development Department and Chhattisgarh Tribal Development Department.

Does Tribal Development Department have an API?

No public API is recorded for Tribal Development Department.

What industry is Tribal Development Department in?

Tribal Development Department's product category is Government Tribal Welfare Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAIABAI, State/Provincial Human Services & Benefits Administration (Welfare, Disability, Child & Family), with a secondary code of BPAIAMAF, Forestry & Public Lands Administration (State/National Forests). Its NAICS code is 921150 and its SIC code is 8300.

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The Times of IndiaProbe ordered into alleged irregularities in tribal department grant given to military schools in MarathwadaThe tribal development department ordered an inquiry into alleged irregularities in maintenance grants to four military schools in Marathwada districts. The grants, worth at least Rs 2 crore, were released for Classes XI and XII despite recognition only up to Class X. The inquiry seeks records from 2015-16 to 2026-27 and may lead to criminal action.The Times of IndiaStudents to get lessons on snake bite awareness in schools as part of prevention campaign in SambhajinagarThe tribal development department in Sambhajinagar will run a snake bite awareness campaign from Sept 19-26 in all govt and aided schools. The sessions, with local experts, will teach safe distance, first aid, and emergency response. The state declared snake bite a notifiable disease on Aug 18.The Times of IndiaNo Private Takeover Of Tribal Hostels, Says GovtMaharashtra's tribal development department clarified that govt-run tribal hostels are not privatised, with no rights transferred to private organisations. A three-year MoU with Smruti Sanstha covers 18 free educational programmes, and the department operates 490 hostels with 65,084 student capacity.Gadgets 360Officials Point To "Stress" After 600 Students Leave "Haunted" Maharashtra HostelNearly 600 students left a government-run hostel in Maharashtra's Amravati district after rumors spread that female peers were possessed, following medical observations of symptoms linked to Dissociative Conversion Disorder. Officials and the Tribal Development Department are working with mental health teams and the Andhashraddha Nirmulan Samiti to treat the affected students and persuade the remaining students to return within eight days.The Times of IndiaMaha jolted, govt machinery swings into action after 3 tribal lives lostFollowing the tragic deaths of three schoolgirls in Maharashtra due to inadequate living conditions in ashramshalas, the tribal development department (TDD) has initiated a comprehensive review of these residential schools and plans to establish new standard operating procedures (SOPs). The review comes after it was revealed that the girls lacked proper bedding and safety measures, prompting immediate action from the state government. As a result, a statewide crackdown on rule violations in ashramshalas is expected, alongside the implementation of stricter monitoring practices.The Indian ExpressIn Nandurbar, teachers step back as students help each other catch upIn Nandurbar, Maharashtra, Class 5 students at the Anudanit Prathmik Ashramshala, a residential school under the Tribal Development Project Office, helped struggling peers catch up by creating word games, letter-card play and using pebbles or leaves for math. Teachers act as facilitators setting challenges rather than delivering fixed lessons, as part of a pilot project.