The main objective of this scheme is to provide at least one acre of land to landless ST people, subject to a ceiling of 5 acres. ST families having less than one acre land holdings are also eligible under the scheme for availing the remaining extent of land to make their total holding at least one acre in extent. Various developmental activities for the rehabilitated tribal people are also considered under this scheme. Resettlement should be done on project basis with emphasis on planning and implementation through Oorukoottams. Administrative cost for running the Mission will also be met from the scheme.
The key components of resettlement plan/rehabilitation of ST people are distribution of land to landless, development of minimum needs infrastructure such as housing, drinking water, road, electricity, construction of compound wall along the forest boundary to protect the life and property of resettlement families, projects for agriculture, animal husbandry, dairy development Self-employment programmes, provision of health care and interventions in education sector including addressing digital divide and conducting surveys and other expenses related to implementation of FRA.