The Ministry of Tribal Affairs is launching a nationwide campaign to implement the PM JANMAN scheme aimed at uplifting PVTG households and habitations.
About PM JANMAN
- PM-JANMAN was launched in November 2023, coinciding with Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas.
- The scheme is designed to enhance the socio-economic welfare of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) by focusing on 11 critical interventions across 18 States and 1 Union Territory.
- Budgetary Outlay: Rs. 24,104 crore is allocated for three years, with nearly 80% dedicated to constructing houses and roads.
- Key Components:
- Housing and Infrastructure: A significant portion of the budget is earmarked for building pucca houses and connecting roads, primarily executed by the Ministry of Rural Development.
- Inter-Ministerial Coordination: The scheme integrates efforts from 9 Ministries, ensuring a holistic approach to improving health, education, and livelihoods in PVTG communities.
- Vision: The program aims to bridge gaps in basic infrastructure and socio-economic conditions, aligning with existing schemes to uplift PVTGs comprehensively.
- Development Action Plan for Scheduled Tribes (DAPST): Rs. 15,000 crore has been specifically allocated for the housing component under DAPST for the next three years.
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Frequently Asked Question:
What is PM JANMAN?
PM JANMAN is a scheme launched in November 2023 to improve the socio-economic welfare of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).
What is the vision of the PM JANMAN scheme?
The vision of PM JANMAN is to bridge gaps in basic infrastructure and socio-economic conditions for PVTGs.
What does PM-JANMAN aim to achieve?
PM-JANMAN aims to uplift PVTGs comprehensively by enhancing infrastructure, health, education, and livelihoods through coordinated efforts of nine ministries.