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  • Union Tribal Affairs Minister said the government will ensure the implementation of  PM – JANMAN and PM-DAJGUA in the context of the Supreme Court ruling on the conflict between forest law and PM – Awas Yojana.

Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN)

  • Launch: 2023
  • Aim: The core goal is to saturate all PVTG households and habitations with basic facilities, addressing centuries-old developmental gaps faced by these communities
  • Target Beneficiaries: 75 PVTG communities, residing in 18 States and 1 Union Territory (Andaman & Nicobar Islands), are the core beneficiaries.
  • Focus Areas
    • Provision of pucca (permanent) housing.
    • Safe drinking water supply and improved sanitation.
    • Improved access to primary healthcare and mobile medical units.
    • Better education: construction of hostels, Anganwadi centers, and vocational/skill development institutes.
    • Road and telecom/mobile connectivity.
    • Electrification (including solar power solutions) of unelectrified households and public spaces.​
    • Livelihood and income generation activities (including the setting up of multipurpose centers like Van Dhan Vikas Kendras)
  • Implementation: Multiple ministries (Ministry of Tribal Affairs as nodal agency) and various central schemes such as PMAY-G, NRDWP, RDSS, Samagra Shiksha, Anganwadi Services, PM-JANMAN, and Jal Jeevan Mission are converged for implementation.

Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (PM-DAJGUA)

  • Launch: 2024
  • Objectives: 
    • Empowering tribal communities by enhancing their economic, social, and environmental status. 
    • It addresses challenges faced by tribal populations, promoting sustainable development and improved quality of life.
  • Name: The Abhiyan is named after Dharti Aaba, a revered tribal leader.
  • Key Features
    • Sustainable Livelihoods: The Abhiyan promotes sustainable livelihood opportunities in agriculture, forestry, and other traditional sectors. Skill development programs are introduced to improve employability and entrepreneurship among tribal youth.
    • Infrastructure Development: It focuses on improving basic infrastructure such as roads, electricity, clean drinking water, and sanitation in tribal villages.
    • Healthcare and Education: The scheme aims to enhance access to quality healthcare services and educational facilities in tribal regions. Health camps, mobile clinics, and awareness programs are organized to address health concerns specific to these communities.
  • Implementation
    • The program is executed in collaboration with state governments, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and local communities. 
    • It integrates existing schemes like the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) to ensure the overall upliftment of tribal areas.

 

 

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