Active Schemes
28
Central + State + GTA
Total Beneficiaries
6,200
Registered recipients
Total Grant Value
₹142Cr
FY 2025–26 disbursement
Pending Applications
384
Awaiting processing
SWADESH DARSHAN 2.0
Integrated thematic tourist circuit development focused on tribal & eco-tourism in the Himalayan belt. GTA region designated as a priority circuit.
₹18Cr
Allocation
840
Beneficiaries
72%
Utilised
PM-KISAN Samman Nidhi
Direct income support of ₹6,000/year to all eligible land-holding farmer families in GTA. Disbursed in three equal instalments of ₹2,000.
₹22Cr
Allocation
1,840
Beneficiaries
88%
Utilised
Eklavya Model Residential Schools
Residential schools for tribal children in GTA region providing quality education with cultural sensitivity. 3 schools operational in Darjeeling, Kalimpong & Kurseong.
₹14Cr
Allocation
620
Students
91%
Utilised
Ayushman Bharat — PM-JAY
Health cover of ₹5 lakh/year per family for secondary & tertiary hospitalisation. 142 empanelled hospitals in GTA region. Priority for BPL & vulnerable groups.
₹5L
Cover/family
2,100
Families
64%
Utilised
Karma Sathi Prakalpa
Self-employment scheme for educated unemployed youth in the hills. Provides seed capital up to ₹2 lakh & skill training for hill-based enterprises.
₹8.4Cr
Allocation
420
Beneficiaries
56%
Utilised
Jai Bangla Social Security Scheme
Pension scheme for aged, disabled & widows in GTA. Monthly pension of ₹1,000. Consolidation of 30+ legacy pension schemes into a single unified framework.
₹1,000
Monthly/person
3,200
Beneficiaries
94%
Utilised
GTA Homestay Development Scheme
Subsidy & soft loan for homestay upgrades — ₹1.5 lakh grant + ₹2.5 lakh loan at 4% interest. Includes compulsory hygiene & hospitality training certificate.
₹12Cr
Allocation
480
Homestays
65%
Utilised
GTA Hill Enterprise Seed Fund
Zero-interest seed funding up to ₹3 lakh for hill-based micro-enterprises in tourism, food processing, handicrafts & digital services. Co-funded by SAIARD.
₹6Cr
Allocation
200
Enterprises
48%
Utilised
Organic Farming Incentive Scheme
Subsidy for conversion to certified organic farming. ₹8,000/acre for conversion + ₹4,000/acre maintenance. Includes market linkage support through e-Himalaya platform.
₹4.8Cr
Allocation
360
Farmers
42%
Utilised
Jal Jeevan Mission — Hill Areas
Functional household tap connections (FHTC) to all rural households in GTA. Special mountainous terrain provisions with extended timelines and higher unit costs.
₹28Cr
Allocation
4,200
Households
57%
Covered
Sabujsathi Cycle Scheme — Hills
Free bicycle distribution for Class 9 students to improve school attendance in remote hill areas. Adapted for terrain — includes maintenance kit & safety gear.
₹1.8Cr
Allocation
900
Students
78%
Distributed
Women SHG Microfinance — GTA
Interest-free micro-loans up to ₹50,000 for women self-help groups in GTA. Linked with skill development & market access support. 240 active SHGs registered.
₹3.6Cr
Allocation
1,200
Women
70%
Utilised