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Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare
ஆதிதிராவிடர் மற்றும் பழங்குடியினர் நலம்
Department responsible for the welfare and development of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Tamil Nadu
Minister
N. Kayalvizhi Selvaraj
DMKManamadurai
Secretary
S. Madumathi, IAS
Indian Administrative Service
Budget 2025-26
6,000 CrTotal
Revenue Expenditure5,200 Cr
Capital Expenditure800 Cr
Agencies & Bodies (2)
Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Board(Board)Tamil Nadu Adi Dravidar Housing Development Corporation (TAHDCO)(Corporation)
Key Schemes (2)
Free Education Scholarship for SC/ST Students
Provides scholarships for SC/ST students pursuing higher education
Free Housing Scheme for Adi Dravidars
Construction of free houses for Adi Dravidar families