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Implementation of SEED Scheme for DNTs targets education and livelihood enhancement
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Samachar Pathshala Desk
Published 7 Jul 2026 · 1 min
AI generatedThe Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, in collaboration with the Development and Welfare Board for De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Communities (DWBD NC), is executing the Scheme for Economic Empowerment of DNTs (SEED). This Scheme aims to promote education, healthcare, entrepreneurship, and livelihood generation among Denotified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic communities.
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