The Union Cabinet recently approved the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PMJUGA), a significant initiative aimed at enhancing the socio-economic conditions of tribal communities across India.
About the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PM-JUGA):
- Aim: Toenhance the living conditions of tribal communities through comprehensive coverage and support in tribal-majority villages and aspirational districts.
Objectives:
- Enhancement of Livelihood: The initiative aims to provide alternate livelihoods for tribal households through tourism and agricultural practices.
- Saturation of Basic Schemes: Ensures that existing government schemes are fully implemented in tribal areas.
Financial Outlay:
- Total Budget: ₹79,156 crore
- Central Share: ₹56,333 crore
- State Share: ₹22,823 crore
Coverage
- Target Areas: 63,000 villages across 549 districts in 30 States/UTs.
- Scheduled Tribe Population: Approximately 10.45 crore according to the 2011 census.
Implementation Strategy
- 25 Specific Initiatives: To be implemented by 17 ministries, drawing from the Development Action Plan for Scheduled Tribes (DAPST) over the next five years.
- Monitoring: Progress will be tracked using the PM Gati Shakti platform.
Infrastructure Development
- Housing: Construction of 20 lakh pucca homes for tribal families.
- Road Connectivity: Laying 25,000 km of roads connecting tribal villages.
- Water Supply: Provision of piped water to eligible villages, focusing on hamlets with fewer than 20 households.
- Electrification: Electrifying approximately 2.35 lakh households and public institutions.
- Medical Facilities: Establishment of 1,000 mobile medical units and upgrading 6,000 anganwadi centres.
Mission Goals
| Goal 1: Developing Enabling Infrastructure | Housing: Construction of pucca houses for households.Village Infrastructure: Improvement of overall village facilities. |
| Goal 2: Economic Empowerment | Skill Development: Promotion of entrepreneurship and self-employment opportunities to enhance livelihoods. |
| Goal 3: Access to Quality Education | Educational Facilities: Universal access to good educational resources for tribal children. |
| Goal 4: Health and Dignified Ageing | Health Initiatives: Programs focused on promoting healthy living and dignified aging among tribal populations. |
Key Components of the Initiative
- Tribal Homestays
- Tourism Promotion: Aim to create 1,000 homestays in villages with tourist potential.
- Funding: ₹5 lakh for new homestays; ₹3 lakh for renovations.
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Focus on FRA Holders: Targeting 22 lakh Forest Rights Act (FRA) patta holders to promote sustainable agricultural practices and secure forest rights.
- Support Programs: Includes support for fish culture, livestock rearing, and capacity-building for gram sabhas.
- Economic Empowerment
- Skill Development and Entrepreneurship: Encouragement of self-employment through various training programs and market access.
- Health and Education
- Improved Educational Facilities: Enhancements to government residential schools and hostels.
- Healthcare Initiatives: Advance facilities for diagnosing sickle cell disease and ensuring each household receives Ayushman cards.
- Marketing Support
- Tribal Multipurpose Marketing Centres: Establishing centres for the marketing of tribal products to enhance economic opportunities for tribal communities.
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Frequently Asked Question:
What is the goal of Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan?
It aims to enhance the socio-economic conditions of tribal communities through infrastructure and livelihood development.
How many villages are covered under the PM-JUGA initiative?
PM-JUGA targets 63,000 villages across 549 districts in 30 states/UTs.
What is the financial outlay of the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan?
The total budget is ₹79,156 crore, with ₹56,333 crore from the central government and ₹22,823 crore from state contributions.
What are the infrastructure goals of PM-JUGA?
The initiative plans to construct 20 lakh pucca homes, provide piped water, and lay 25,000 km of roads in tribal villages.
How will healthcare facilities improve under PM-JUGA?
The program includes mobile medical units, upgraded anganwadis, and sickle cell disease diagnosis.