Adarsh Nivasi Shalas launched by Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat. The aim of this scheme is to facilitate Scheduled Tribe students and encourage them in pursuing education after primary level and increase literacy ratio among them. Under this scheme students are get benefited with Lodging, Boarding, Education, 4 pairs of clothes, utilities for daily use is provided “Free of Cost“. Students studying in standard 9 to 12 and belong to Scheduled Tribe, a Permanent residence of Gujarat state are eligible under this scheme. 44 Adarsh Nivasi Shalas/Residential schools have been established and 5,664 students are enrolled in the schemes and getting a free education along with several facilities. All students belong to Scheduled Tribe and permanent residence of Gujarat state are eligible under this scheme, those who wish to get benefits can apply at Nearest Adarsh Nivasi Shalas or Nearest Tribal Development Office