The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given the green light to the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN), a significant initiative aimed at tribal welfare. This initiative comes with a total outlay of Rs.24,104 crore, with the Central Share being Rs.15,336 crore and the State Share Rs.8,768 crore.
Key Announcements and Focus Areas
On Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas in Khunti, the Prime Minister officially announced the PM JANMAN initiative.
The Budget Speech for 2023-24 highlighted the launch of the Pradhan Mantri PVTG of Development Mission to enhance the socio-economic conditions of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).
Mission Objectives and Budget Allocation
The Pradhan Mantri PVTG of Development Mission aims to provide basic facilities to PVTG households, including safe housing, clean drinking water, sanitation, improved education, health and nutrition, road and telecom connectivity, and sustainable livelihood opportunities.
An allocation of Rs.15,000 crore has been set aside for the next three years under the Development Action Plan for the Scheduled Tribes (DAPST) to implement this mission.
Addressing Vulnerability of Tribal Communities
The 2011 census recorded a Scheduled Tribe (ST) population of 10.45 crore in India, with 75 communities in 18 states and the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands classified as Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).
Despite their unique cultural richness, PVTGs continue to face vulnerability in social, economic, and educational domains.
Sector-wise Interventions under PM-JANMAN
The PM-JANMAN initiative encompasses Central Sector and Centrally Sponsored Schemes and focuses on 11 critical interventions across nine Ministries, including the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
Other Ministerial Contributions to the Mission
The Ministry of Ayush will establish Ayush Wellness Centres and extend Ayush facilities to PVTG habitations through Mobile Medical Units.
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship will provide skill and vocational training in PVTG habitations, multipurpose centres, and hostels based on the specific skills of these communities.
