| TRIFED (Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India) | 1987 | Ministry of Tribal Affairs | ST only | Marketing support, fair price for tribal products, promotion of minor forest produce |
| EMRS (Eklavya Model Residential Schools) | 1997 | Ministry of Tribal Affairs | ST only | Residential quality education for tribal students in remote areas |
| PMEGP (Prime Minister Employment Generation Programme) | 2008 | Ministry of MSME | All (priority SC/ST) | Subsidy-based self-employment, promotes micro-enterprises |
| PMAGY (Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana) | 2009 | Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment | SC only | Integrated development of SC-majority villages |
| DDU-GKY (Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana) | 2014 | Ministry of Rural Development | All (priority SC/ST) | Skill development and placement for rural youth |
| Stand-Up India Scheme | 2016 | Ministry of Finance | SC/ST + Women | Bank loans (₹10 lakh–₹1 crore) for entrepreneurship |
| Van Dhan Yojana | 2018 | Ministry of Tribal Affairs | ST only | Value addition and marketing of forest produce |
| PM-AJAY (Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana) | 2021 | Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment | SC only | Income generation, skill development and village development |