Details

The “Sarna / Jahersthan / Hadgadi & Masna Protection and Development” scheme by the Department of Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Castes, Minorities, and Backward Classes Welfare, Government of Jharkhand, aims to preserve and develop sacred tribal sites. Under this scheme, protection, fencing, infrastructure development, and beautification measures are provided to ensure the conservation of tribal culture and traditions.

Benefits

Fencing of sacred sites: Ensuring protection and prevention of encroachment.

Infrastructure Development: Construction of multipurpose halls, seating arrangements, and water supply facilities.

Beautification & Preservation: Landscaping, gardening, and tribal-themed wall paintings.

Solar-Powered Lighting: Installation of eco-friendly lighting solutions.

Driveway & Walkway Development: Enhanced accessibility within these sites.

Monetary Allocation: Up to INR 5.00 Crore per unit based on approved estimates.

Cultural Promotion: Establishment of storage facilities and designated areas for cultural performances.

Eligibility

The site must be an officially recorded Sarna, Jahersthan, Hadgadi, or Masna location.

The concerned site should be under tribal community usage and cultural significance.

The beneficiary community must form a designated committee consisting of tribal members only.

Gram Sabha selection and approval are mandatory for project initiation.

The site must be registered under Revenue, Registration & Land Reforms Department records.

Application Process

Online-Official website

Offline

Site Identification & Proposal Preparation:

The Gram Sabha identifies the site and prepares a project proposal.

Beneficiary Committee Formation:

A tribal-only committee is formed under the guidance of traditional village leaders.

Approval from Gram Sabha:

The project is formally approved and documented.

Submission to District Welfare Office/ITDA:

The proposal, along with required documents, is submitted.

Technical Assessment & Approval:

A review is conducted for feasibility and budgetary sanction.

Administrative Sanction:

Final approval is granted by the concerned department.

The approved funds are released to the Beneficiary Committee.

Documents Required

Land records verifying the site’s authenticity

Gram Sabha resolution approving the project

Beneficiary Committee details and member identification

Detailed project proposal with technical estimates