Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department
Welfare schemes, scholarships, and upliftment programs for Adi Dravidar and Tribal communities in Tamil Nadu.
Financial assistance for literary works of Adi Dravidar and Tribal writers
The Adi Dravidar and Tribal Arts and Literature Development Association offers financial assistance of Rs. 1,00,000/- each to 11 selected writers for publishing their excellent literary works.
Online General Transfer Counseling for Tribal Welfare Department Staff for 2026-2027 Academic Year
Online general transfer counseling for various teaching and non-teaching staff in schools under the Tribal Welfare Department for the academic year 2026-2027 will be held on June 22 and 23, 2026. Only online applicants are eligible to participate.
Invitation for Adi Dravidar and Tribal Students to benefit from Special Coaching Classes for NEET, JEE and similar entrance exams to join higher education institutions
Special coaching classes for Adi Dravidar and Tribal students to join higher education institutions for exams like NEET and JEE have been conducted since 2023. All expenses are borne by the government.
Higher Pass Rate in 10th Standard Public Examinations in Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Schools for the Academic Year 2025-26 - Press Release
For the academic year 2025-26, the pass rate for students in Adi Dravidar Welfare schools for 10th standard public examinations is 91.42%, an increase from the previous year, and for Tribal Welfare schools, it is 96.66%, which is 3% higher than the previous year and also higher than the state's overall pass rate of 94.31%.
Annal Ambedkar Overseas Higher Education Scholarship Scheme - Applications Invited for the Academic Year 2026-2027
The Government of Tamil Nadu's Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department is inviting online applications for the Annal Ambedkar Overseas Higher Education Scholarship Scheme for the academic year 2026-2027 for eligible students from Scheduled Castes, Converted Christian Scheduled Castes, and Scheduled Tribes.