National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation

NSTFDC Celebrates 25th Foundation Day at the National capital with tribal budding entrepreneurs from across the country and reaffirms it's commitment towards tribal empowerment

The 25th Foundation Day of the National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation was graced by Shri Jual Oram, Hon’ble Union Minister for Tribal Affairs; Smt. Ranjana Chopra , Secretary MoTA; Shri Anant Prakash Pandey, Joint Secretary; and Shri Bhaskar Choradia, Joint Secretary and Financial Advisor; Shri T. Roumuan Paite, CMD, NSTFDC, along with former CMDs of the Corporation and other representative from State Channelizing agency from across the States.

Addressing the gathering, Shri T. Roumuan Paite, CMD NSTFDC described the occasion as not merely a celebration, but a moment of reflection and renewed commitment towards serving the target groups. Highlighting NSTFDC’s sustained impact, he shared that over 16.80 lakh loans have been extended to Scheduled Tribe beneficiaries, with a total disbursement exceeding ₹4,400 crore to date. He further noted that NSTFDC has consistently recorded an annual profit in the range of ₹20–30 crore, reflecting a robust and sustainable model.

Reaffirming the organisation’s mission, he emphasized NSTFDC’s continued focus on empowering tribal communities through accessible finance, enterprise support, and livelihood generation.

In his address, Hon’ble Union Minister Shri Jual Oram highlighted the transformative impact of NSTFDC over the years. Emphasizing its people-centric approach, he underscored the Corporation’s focus on providing collateral-free financial assistance to ensure wider access among tribal beneficiaries. He reiterated that NSTFDC’s vision extends beyond job creation to fostering sustainable livelihoods, enabling individuals to become job providers rather than job seekers.

The Hon’ble Minister further emphasized that the loans provided by NSTFDC have been life-changing for beneficiaries, fostering a strong sense of responsibility and financial discipline among recipients. This, he noted, has resulted in timely repayments and a very low incidence of Non-Performing Assets (NPAs). Calling the occasion a moment of pride, he expressed confidence in NSTFDC’s continued journey towards strengthening tribal communities and achieving greater milestones in the years ahead.

As part of the celebrations, and in alignment with its mandate, NSTFDC felicitated Scheduled Tribe entrepreneurs from across the country who have successfully established business ventures and are generating sustainable livelihoods. These entrepreneurs, representing diverse tribal communities, are engaged in a wide range of enterprises, including traditional cuisine restaurants, dental clinics, poultry and dairy farming, beauty parlours, photocopy centres, handicrafts, jewellery, saree businesses, pisciculture, crab culture, tailoring units, and general stores. Various programs were performed representing tribal communities culture and diversity.

The event underscored NSTFDC’s enduring commitment to inclusive growth and tribal empowerment.



Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India

Celebrating 25 years of empowering tribal livelihoods and enabling inclusive growth

Established in 2001 under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, the National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation (NSTFDC) has been at the forefront of driving economic upliftment among Scheduled Tribes through financial assistance for sustainable, income-generating activities.

Over the past two decades, NSTFDC has expanded its reach across the country through a strong network of State Channelising Agencies, Regional Rural Banks, and partner institutions such as National Cooperative Development Corporation, Stree Nidhi, North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd., and NABKISAN, touching the lives of thousands of beneficiaries and strengthening pathways to self-reliance.

As NSTFDC marks its 25th Foundation Day, the occasion will be graced by Shri Jual Oram, Hon’ble Union Minister of Tribal Affairs, in the presence of Shri Durgadas Uikey, Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs.

🗓️ 10th April, 2026
🕔 05:00 PM
📍 Vishwa Yuvak Kendra

A milestone that reflects a legacy of impact—and a continued commitment towards empowering every tribal household.


Narendra Modi PMO India Jual Oram Durgadas Uikey Press Information Bureau - PIB, Government of India MyGovIndia Amrit Mahotsav National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation

🎊 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟐𝟓 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐓 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬: ⁣𝐍𝐒𝐓𝐅𝐃𝐂 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐉𝐮𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐞! 🎊⁣

Twenty-five years ago, a vision was transformed into reality with inception of NSTFDC, born to empower the heartbeat of India—our tribal communities. ⁣
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It was not about providing them basic entitlements but to making them participate to contribute in the national economy, to create sustainable livelihood for themselves and generate income from their own units.⁣
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Today, the National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation (NSTFDC) proudly celebrates its 25th Foundation Day!⁣
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From providing concessional financial assistance to fostering entrepreneurship and skill development, our journey since 2001 has been defined by the resilience and participation of the tribal communities across India.⁣
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𝟐𝟓 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭:⁣
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𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧⁣
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Supporting thousands of tribal entrepreneurs through various loan schemes.⁣
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𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Bridging the gap between traditional skills and market opportunity.⁣
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promoting the traditional skill sets in their own habitat :⁣
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𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲: Handicrafts, Handloom, Homestay, Goatery, Piggery, Dairy.⁣
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𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡: Reaching the most remotest corner of the country to ensure last mile linkage⁣
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📣 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧!⁣
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We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, our channelising agencies and partners and, most importantly, our tribal brothers and sisters who have partnered with us in this journey of growth.⁣
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Together, we are not just building businesses; we are building a stronger, more inclusive Nation. 🇮🇳⁣

Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India
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"𝘌𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘛𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘢𝘭𝘴, 𝘉𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘦 2001."

As a part of Mission Karmyogi - Sadhna Saptah, a series of thematic sessions are being held focusing on key aspects of tribal development, governance and capacity building by Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India.

During this, CMD NSTFDC Shri T. Roumuan Paite will lead a session on financing tribal livelihood on 7th April, 2026 at 11:00 am.

Sadhana Samvad | 7th April 2026 | Kartavya Bhawan–I, New Delhi

As part of Mission Karmayogi – Sadhana Saptah, a series of thematic sessions will be held focusing on key aspects of tribal development, governance, and capacity building.

The schedule includes:
* Financing Tribal Livelihoods (11:00 AM – 12:30 PM) by T. Roumuan Paite, CMD, NSTFDC
* Van Dhan Vikas Se Samudayik Vikas – Tribal empowerment through capacity building, resource sustainability and developing marketing partnership (12:30 PM – 2:00 PM) by Raja Murugan, MD, TRIFED
* Smart Pedagogy: A Blended Approach Using AI and Ed-Tech (3:00 PM – 4:30 PM) by Ajeet Kumar Srivastava, Commissioner, NESTS
* Craft, Cluster & Tradition (5:00 PM – 6:30 PM) by Anant Prakash Pandey, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Tribal Affairs

The sessions will highlight strategies for strengthening tribal livelihoods, promoting sustainable practices, leveraging technology in education, and advancing traditional crafts, aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.


Narendra Modi PMO India Jual Oram Durgadas Uikey Press Information Bureau - PIB, Government of India MyGovIndia Amrit Mahotsav

MoU signing under CSR funding of NSTFDC for providing Tube Wells for safe drinking water at Sunderban (West Bengal); Electronic Wheel Chairs to differently abled in UT of Lakshadweep; and Ambulance to Support Health Care in tribal areas of Coimbatore district (Tamil Nadu).

Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India

भारतीयों में त्याग, साहस, एकता और देशभक्ति की भावना जागृत करने वाला देशभक्ति गीत "वंदे मातरम" एनएसटीएफडीसी के सभी कर्मचारियों द्वारा इसके शक्तिशाली प्रभाव के 150 वर्ष पूरे होने के उपलक्ष्य में गाया गया।

“Vande Mataram”, the patriotic song which awakens the spirit of sacrifice, courage, unity and patriotism among Indians was sung by all the employees of NSTFDC to commemorate 150 years of its powerful influence.





Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India

एनएसटीएफडीसी द्वारा “विशेष स्वच्छता अभियान 5.0” (2 अक्टूबर से 31 अक्टूबर 2025) तक का शुभारंभ आज गांधी जयंती के अवसर पर स्वच्छ भारत दिवस मनाकर किया गया। इस मौके पर निगम के कर्मचारियों ने कार्यालय परिसर क्षेत्र में सफाई/ श्रमदान किया।






Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India

An NSTFDC and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited CSR initiative in Education sector for strengthening the infrastructure of Ekalavya Model Residencial Schools (EMRSs) under Nests Goi, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India. This will encourage the scientific temperament amongst the ST students.

In a landmark move for inclusive and future-ready education, we are set to empower 50,000+ tribal students with access to satellite models, telescopes, modern lab tools and invaluable mentorship from scientists as BPCL under its CSR initiative, has joined hands with the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and ISRO to set up Space Labs in tribal schools across India.

These cutting-edge labs, coming up in Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) across 19 States/UTs, is a first-of-its-kind initiative aiming to spark curiosity, foster scientific thinking, and unlock new opportunities in STEM and space science for India’s tribal youth.

ISRO - Indian Space Research Organisation
Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India