The Ministry of Social Justice Ministry has so far received 402 online applications from across the country to avail benefits under Scheme for Economic Empowerment of Denotified/Nomadic /SemiNomadic(SEED).

However, none of the applications have been approved yet with multiple officials explaining that the exercise to bring all DNT, NT and SNT communities under SC, ST and OBC categories is holding up the implementation of the scheme.

What is a SEED Scheme?

The scheme is meant for the upliftment of Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (DNTs/NTs/SNTs).

Aim: To provide 1) free competitive exam coaching to these students 2) provide health insurance to families 3) uplift clusters of these communities through livelihood initiatives and 4) provide financial assistance for housing. 

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