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PM-JANMAN Package

Context

In recent developments, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs has streamlined the process for approving homes for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) across India. This move follows the identification of delays caused by the data requirements in the PM-GatiShakti portal, which led to slower project approvals.

What is the PM-JANMAN Package?

Launched in: 2023
Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Tribal Affairs
The scheme delivers essential amenities, including safe housing, clean drinking water, sanitation, healthcare, education, road and telecom connectivity, and sustainable livelihoods.
It seeks to bridge development gaps in remote tribal areas through initiatives such as constructing pucca houses, deploying mobile medical units, establishing health and wellness centres, and setting up Van Dhan Vikas Kendrasalongside skill development programs.
Under the housing component of the package, the goal is to sanction and build 4.90 lakh homes for these communities under the PM-AWAS (Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana)
Issue with Data on the PM-GatiShakti Portal: One of the central features of the PM-JANMAN package was the use of the PM-GatiShakti portal, which was meant to maintain data sanctity by tracking the details of each village, including village codes, beneficiaries, and housing requirements.
- This portal is monitored by the respective line ministries and supervised by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.

Fact Box:

Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)

The concept of PVTGs was introduced in 1975.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has designated 75 tribal groups across 18 states and the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands as Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).
They are identified as the most vulnerable among tribal communities.
Classification: PVTGs are more vulnerable among the tribal groups and are determined by the given criteria:
They have declining or stagnant populations,
low levels of literacy,
pre-agricultural levels of technology and
Economically backward.
Notably, Odisha has the highest concentration of PVTGs, with 13 groups, followed by Andhra Pradesh with 12.

PYQ

Q. Consider the following statements about Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in India: (2019)

PVTGs reside in 18 States and one Union Territory.
A stagnant or declining population is one of the criteria for determining PVTG status.
There are 95 PVTGs officially notified in the country so far.
Irular and Konda Reddi tribes are included in the list of PVTGs.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1, 2 and 3
2, 3 and 4
1, 2 and 4
1, 3 and 4

Solution: (c)

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PM-JANMAN Package

What is the PM-JANMAN Package?

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GS Analyst: Daily Current Affairs

PM-JANMAN Package

What is the PM-JANMAN Package?

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Still Have Questions?

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