File No. ST-ANDAMAN-AND- · Union Territory Directory

Andaman & Nicobar Islands Government Schemes

This union territory currently has 8 schemes listed below, plus a set of major central government schemes that apply to Andaman & Nicobar Islands residents alongside state-specific ones. Coverage is added continuously — if a scheme you're looking for isn't here yet, let us know.

Andaman & Nicobar Islands-specific schemes

SS-AN-AGR-001Subsidy for Construction/Purchase of New Motorized/Mechanized Fishing BoatsAndaman & Nicobar IslandsAgriculture, Rural & Environment50% subsidy (general) / 75% (tribal category) on boat cost
SS-AN-AGR-002Subsidy Scheme for Essential Fishing InputsA&N IslandsAgriculture, Rural & EnvironmentSubsidy on essential fishing inputs (nets, gear, equipment)
SS-AN-SWE-001AAJVS Welfare Programme for Primitive Tribal GroupsA&N IslandsSocial Welfare & EmpowermentDirect provisioning: rations, clothing, medical aid, horticultural support (community-specific)
SS-AN-EDU-002Reservation of Seats for A&N Students in Mainland CollegesA&N IslandsEducation & LearningReserved college seats (mainland universities/colleges)
SS-AN-SKL-001A&N Islands Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare BoardA&N IslandsSkills & EmploymentAccident/death insurance + pension + education support
SS-AN-SWE-002A&N Islands Old Age Assistance Scheme (₹2,500 Pension)Andaman & Nicobar IslandsSocial Welfare & Empowerment₹2,500 per month (60–79); ₹3,000 per month (80+)
SS-AN-SWE-003A&N Islands Widow Pension & Destitute Women AllowanceAndaman & Nicobar IslandsSocial Welfare & Empowerment₹2,500 per month
SS-AN-SWE-004A&N Islands Disability Allowance Scheme (₹2,500)Andaman & Nicobar IslandsSocial Welfare & Empowerment₹2,500 per month

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