PM
JANMAN – GOVERNMENT SCHEME
News: Cabinet
Approves Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan
What's
in the news?
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The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister
Narendra Modi, has recently approved the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya
Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN), a comprehensive initiative aimed at addressing the challenges faced by
Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).
Key
takeaways:
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This scheme, with a substantial total
outlay of Rs 24,104 crore, reflects
the government's commitment to uplift tribal communities across the country.
Pradhan
Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN):
Objective:
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To improve
the socio economic conditions of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups
(PVTGs).
Components:
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It comprises both Central Sector and Centrally Sponsored Schemes.
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The Cabinet approved a 24,000crore
package, with contributions from both the central and state governments.
Implementation:
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The scheme will be implemented by Nine
Ministries which also includes the Ministry
of Tribal Affairs.
Features:
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The scheme comprises 11 critical
interventions which are part of existing schemes. These are:
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Pucca housing, road connectivity, piped
water supply, mobile medical units, hostel construction, Anganwadi Centers,
skill development centers, electricity connections, solar street lighting, Van
Dhan Vikas Kendra, and mobile towers.
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Ayushman
Wellness Centre:
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The Ministry of Ayush will provide Ayush
facilities to PVTG habitations through Mobile Medical Units.
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Skill
Enhancement:
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The Ministry of Skill Development and
Entrepreneurship will facilitate skill and vocational training in PVTG
habitations.
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The government will showcase and spread
awareness of various government schemes made for the tribals.
Significance:
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Government has identified 75 tribal communities and primitive tribes
with a population of lakhs who reside in more than 22 thousand villages in the
country.