ALLOCATION OF FUNDS

  a)     CRITERIA: 

At the beginning of   each financial year funds are  notionally allocated by the NSTFDC to the SCAs in proportion to the Scheduled Tribes population in  the respective States and UTs.   
The SCAs may ensure the flow of funds in such a manner so as to maintain proper balance     among different districts/regions sectors and achieving an equitable gender-wise balance among the beneficiaries. 
   

b)     UNIT COST:

 Within the overall allocation funds are to be allocated keeping the following broad norms :       

                                                % age of Notional Allocation
    (i)    Scheme(s)/Project(s) costing upto
            Rs.5.00 lakh per unit/profit centre        :        90%
    (ii)    Scheme(s)/Project(s) costing above 
             Rs.5.00 lakh per unit/profit centre        :        10%      
        However 10% of allocation earmarked for high cost schemes can also be availed for low  cost projects.
  

  c)     SECTORAL   ALLOCATION:

 The broad norms of sectoral allocation are given below .The SCAs are to ensure a balanced approach on sectoral allocation while forwarding Scheme(s)/Project(s) to NSTFDC for consideration.
                Sector                                                   %age of Notional Allocation
(i)    Agriculture & Allied Sector                                 55%
(ii)    Service Sector (Including Transport)              40%
(iii)    Industrial Sector                                                 5%

Note: SCAs are at liberty to avail more funds under the Agriculture & Allied sector