The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PMJANMAN) with a total budget of ₹79,156 crore. This initiative, building on the success of the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PMJANMAN), aims to improve the socio-economic conditions of tribal communities across India.
Key Details of PMJANMAN
Objective: The PMJANMAN seeks to provide comprehensive development to over 63,000 tribal-majority villages, benefiting more than 5 crore tribal people. This includes upgrades in infrastructure, education, health, and economic empowerment.
Funding: The project is divided into a central share of ₹56,333 crore and a state share of ₹22,823 crore. It will span over five years, focusing on tribal communities across 549 districts and 2,740 blocks in 30 states and union territories.
Background and Motivation
India’s tribal population, which numbers approximately 10.45 crore according to the 2011 census, includes over 705 communities living in remote areas. The PMJANMAN builds on the success of the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PMJANMAN), which targeted particularly vulnerable tribal groups.
Main Goals and Interventions
- Developing Infrastructure
- Housing: Construction of 20 lakh pucca houses for tribal families under the PMAY-Gramin scheme.
- Connectivity: Building 25,000 km of all-weather roads and ensuring access to mobile and internet services.
- Utilities: Providing piped water and electricity to every eligible household.
- Promoting Economic Empowerment
- Skill Development: Offering training and support for entrepreneurship and self-employment.
- Agriculture and Livelihood: Support for farming, animal husbandry, and fishery for FRA patta holders.
- Universal Access to Education
- Education Facilities: Increasing Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) and establishing tribal hostels at district and block levels.
- Enhancing Health and Well-being
- Health Services: Mobile Medical Units to improve access to quality health care and provide Ayushman Bharat Cards.
Impact and Benefits
National Impact: The PMJANMAN initiative will drive substantial improvements in tribal areas, boosting infrastructure, education, and health services. It also aims to enhance economic opportunities through skill development and livelihood programs.
Global Impact: This project sets a precedent for large-scale socio-economic development programs aimed at marginalized communities, demonstrating India’s commitment to inclusive growth.
देशभर के जनजातीय समुदायों के उत्थान और उनके सामाजिक एवं आर्थिक विकास के लिए हम कृतसंकल्प हैं। इसी दिशा में एक बड़ी पहल करते हुए हमने प्रधानमंत्री जनजातीय उन्नत ग्राम अभियान को मंजूरी दी है। इससे हमारे 5 करोड़ से ज्यादा आदिवासी भाई-बहनों को लाभ होगा।https://t.co/fRbLd1sobd
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 18, 2024
PMJANMAN Key Summary
- Budget Approved: ₹79,156 crore
- Villages Covered: 63,000
- Beneficiaries: Over 5 crore tribal people
- Implementation: Through 25 interventions by 17 ministries
Timeline: 5 years
It is a major initiative aimed at improving the socio-economic conditions of tribal communities across India.
The total funding is ₹79,156 crore, with contributions from both central and state governments.
Over 63,000 tribal-majority villages across 549 districts and 2,740 blocks will benefit.
The goals include developing infrastructure, promoting economic empowerment, improving education, and enhancing health services.
It aims to provide better housing, connectivity, education, and health services, thereby improving the overall quality of life for tribal communities.
