The Govt. of Assam has made budget allocation during the year 2017-18 for conversion of 12 (Twelve) Nos. of villages into Model villages in selected Census Village with more than 40% SC population

Aims &Objectives:-

• To ensure integrated development of the selected Census Village with more than 40% SC population into “Model Villages” so that they have all requisite physical and social infrastructure for their overall socio economic development.

• Empowerment of the SC people through income generating projects like fishery, weaving, modern methods of farming, horticulture, etc.

• To improve the dwelling health and hygienic conditions of the SC people of the village.

Vision of a Model Village:-A Model Village is one which has adequate physical and institutional infrastructure, in which minimum needs of all sections of the society are fully met, where they can live in harmony with each other, as also with the environment and a village which is progressive and dynamic. These villages shall be covered with all the facilities necessary for dignified living.An amount of Rs.100.00 Lakhs will be utilized for implementation of projects/schemes at the each selected Census Villages with SC predominant population and Rs.5.00 lakhs for contingency expenditure. (Rs.100.00L+ Rs.5.00L= Rs.105.00L)

During 2016-17 the following Sc Model Village Schemes were taken up and Administrative Approval was accorded by the WPT& BC Govt. of Assam. Work presently going on.