Public Services
Government & Tribal Schemes
Central and state government schemes, tribal welfare programmes, citizen services, and GI-tagged product information for Bastar district.
Emergency Helplines — Bastar
Tribal Welfare Schemes
Key central and state government programmes for tribal communities of Bastar.
Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS)
एकलव्य मॉडल आवासीय विद्यालय
High-quality residential schools for tribal children — 728 schools being operationalised across India by March 2026. Provides free education from Class 6–12 with hostel facilities, modern labs, and sports infrastructure.
Beneficiary: Tribal children (Classes 6–12)
Apply at: Tribal Welfare Department, Jagdalpur / tribal.cg.gov.in
Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DA-JGUA)
धरती आबा जनजातीय ग्राम उत्कर्ष अभियान
Comprehensive scheme for tribal villages — covering infrastructure, education, healthcare, and livelihoods. Budget increased 4x to ₹2,000 crore to accelerate development in tribal regions like Bastar.
Beneficiary: Tribal communities in sub-plan areas
Apply at: Gram Panchayat / District Collector Office
Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Yojana (PMVDY)
प्रधानमंत्री वन धन योजना
TRIFED scheme forming tribal Self-Help Groups (SHGs) for value addition to Minor Forest Produce (MFP). Bastar VDVK: 15 SHGs × 20 tribal women = 350 women converting raw tamarind (₹40/kg) to tamarind bricks (₹160/kg).
Beneficiary: Tribal forest gatherers and artisans
Benefit: 4x value addition on forest produce — direct income increase
Apply at: TRIFED / District Tribal Office / trifed.tribal.gov.in
Civil Service Examination Free Coaching
सिविल सेवा परीक्षा निःशुल्क कोचिंग
Free UPSC civil services coaching for selected tribal candidates. Also covers Pre-Engineering and Pre-Medical entrance exam coaching for tribal students in 2025–26.
Beneficiary: Tribal youth (UPSC aspirants and Class 12 students)
Apply at: Tribal Welfare Department / tribal.cg.gov.in
National Overseas Scholarships (NOS)
राष्ट्रीय विदेश छात्रवृत्ति
Financial assistance for Scheduled Tribe students pursuing Master's or PhD abroad. 20 awards per year. Parental income cap: ₹6 lakh/annum.
Beneficiary: ST students (Masters/PhD abroad)
Benefit: Full funding for higher studies abroad
Apply at: Ministry of Tribal Affairs / tribal.cg.gov.in
Choolo Asman
छूलो आसमान
Aspirational program providing opportunities for tribal youth of Bastar district — career guidance, skill development, and exposure to national opportunities.
Beneficiary: Tribal youth of Bastar
Apply at: District Collector Office, Jagdalpur
Lakshya
लक्ष्य
Education and career guidance program for tribal youth in Bastar — helps students chart career paths in engineering, medicine, civil services, and entrepreneurship.
Beneficiary: Tribal students of Bastar
Apply at: District Education Office / District Collector, Jagdalpur
Education City Bastar
एजुकेशन सिटी बस्तर
Flagship project providing free residential quality education for 7,000+ children from Kindergarten to Post-Graduate level in a single campus. One of the largest free education initiatives in tribal India.
Beneficiary: Children of tribal and underprivileged families in Bastar
Benefit: Free KG to PG education, hostel, food, and uniforms
Apply at: District Education Office, Jagdalpur
National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP)
राष्ट्रीय सामाजिक सहायता कार्यक्रम
Monthly financial assistance for elderly (60+ years), widows, and persons with disabilities. Central government scheme implemented through the district administration.
Beneficiary: Elderly (60+), widows, differently-abled persons
Benefit: Monthly pension of ₹200–₹500+
Apply at: Gram Panchayat / Janpad Panchayat / district social welfare office
Development of PVTGs (Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups)
आदिम जनजाति विकास
Comprehensive support for the most vulnerable tribal communities — housing, land distribution, agricultural support, animal husbandry, and healthcare. Covers PVTGs like Abujhmadia, Kamar, Birhor, and Pahadi Korwa.
Beneficiary: Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)
Apply at: Tribal Welfare Department / District Collector
Online Citizen Services
Digital services available to Bastar district citizens.
Aamcho Bastar Grievance Portal
GrievanceOfficial grievance portal connecting rural citizens directly with Panchayat Secretary, Janpad CEO, and District Administration. File complaints about land, revenue, pensions, rations, and government services.
Visit portal →e-Court Services
JudicialDigital access to legal proceedings, case status, and court information across Bastar district.
Visit portal →Voter's List Search
ElectoralSearch and verify your name in the Electoral Roll for Bastar constituency.
Visit portal →Death Certificate
CertificatesApply for and download death certificates from the Jagdalpur Municipal Corporation.
Visit portal →Employment Exchange Registration
EmploymentRegister with the Government Employment Exchange for job placement services in Bastar.
Visit portal →e-Challan (Traffic)
RevenueView and pay traffic violation challans digitally — vehicle registration and traffic offence management.
Visit portal →Revenue / Land Records
RevenueAccess land records, mutation status, and revenue maps for Bastar district.
Visit portal →Social Welfare Services
Social SecurityFinancial assistance, pension schemes, and support programmes for citizens in need. Apply at Zila Panchayat, Jagdalpur.
Visit portal →CREDA (Renewable Energy)
EnergyChhattisgarh State Renewable Energy Development Agency — solar panels, biogas, and green energy schemes for tribal households.
Visit portal →NIC Email and Online Services
DigitalGovernment digital communication tools and online services for citizens and departments.
Visit portal →GI-Tagged Products of Bastar
Geographical Indication certified products — legally protected, authentic, and irreplaceable.
Dhokra Metal Craft
Eklavya Schools
Van Dhan Yojana
Bastar Dhokra
Ancient lost-wax metal casting — 4,000-year-old tradition producing brass/bell metal figurines, bells, and lamps.
Communities: Gadhwa tribe artisans
Bastar Iron Craft
Wrought iron craft using scrap iron beaten when hot without casting. Vegetable oil applied for rust prevention.
Communities: Gond, Maria tribes
Bastar Wooden Craft
Hand-carved woodwork using teak, rosewood, sal, and kikar. Deep relief technique at significant depth.
Communities: Badhai tribes (2 sub-groups), Muria tribe
Bastar Tribal Textile
Hand-woven textiles using Kosa thread and natural vegetable dyes — traditional patterns unique to Bastar tribes.
Communities: Tribal weavers
Kosa Silk Saree
Traditional handloom silk from Kosa cocoons — hallmark of Chhattisgarh's heritage textile tradition.
Communities: Silk weavers of Chhattisgarh
TRIFED Update: Working to obtain GI tags for 177 additional tribal products nationally. 7 potential new products identified in Chhattisgarh for upcoming certification.
Government Departments — Bastar
District Collector Office
bastar.cg@nic.in
- •Land records
- •Revenue services
- •Grievances
- •District schemes
Tribal Welfare Department
ctd.cg@nic.in
- •EMRS admission
- •Scholarships
- •PVTG support
- •UPSC coaching
Agriculture Department
- •Crop insurance (PMFBY)
- •Soil health cards
- •MSP procurement
- •Irrigation schemes
Health Department
- •Ayushman Bharat cards
- •PHC services
- •Tribal health missions
- •Vaccination
Handicraft (Art and Culture)
- •Artisan registration
- •GI tag support
- •Craft training
- •Marketing assistance
Forest Department
- •Van Dhan Yojana
- •Forest produce MSP
- •Joint Forest Management
- •Eco-tourism permits
Official Portals
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