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Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
125 Malkangiri villages to be brought under PM-JANMAN
Koraput: In a major stride toward inclusive and equitable growth, 125 villages across five tribal-dominated blocks in Malkangiri district have been brought under the ambit of the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN). Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The initiative aims to transform the lives of around 23,000 individuals, many belonging to Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) such as the Bonda and Didayi communities. Officials confirmed that the scheme will be executed through a coordinated effort involving eight govt departments, targeting over 5,000 households across the blocks of Khairaput, Chitrakonda, Mathili, Korukonda, and Malkangiri. So far, 1,665 beneficiaries have been selected for housing under PM-JANMAN, and over 160 houses have already been completed, said collector (Malkangiri) Asish Iswar Patil. To address basic infrastructure gaps, mega drinking water projects are underway in 124 villages, with 10 systems operational. Simultaneously, the rural development department is spearheading construction of roads across five blocks. The department concerned has been asked to identify gaps where anganwadi centres are required, and we expect to complete their construction by year-end, the collector added. Healthcare access is also being prioritized, with seven mobile health units providing doorstep medical services across the region. The Integrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDA) will construct 10 hostels for students from remote areas to ensure continued access to education. Officials said efforts are underway to enhance connectivity with mobile network services to be extended to 16 unconnected villages, of which three have already received coverage. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In the agriculture sector, 6,326 farmers are set to receive free fertilizers and seeds, while five Van Dhan Vikas Kendras will be established as community resource hubs to boost local livelihoods. There are also plans to set up two new Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) focusing on skill development programmes tailored for youth from the Bonda and Didayi tribes, Patil said. To strengthen the social fabric, three large community halls will be built to host cultural and social gatherings, reinforcing the holistic vision of the programme. The implementation of PM-JANMAN is a transformative initiative aimed at delivering justice, development, and integration for tribal communities, while preserving their unique cultural identity, the collector said.
New Indian Express
5 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Andhra Pradesh's Palnadu tribal areas to get major facelift
GUNTUR: A quiet transformation is unfolding in the tribal regions of Palnadu district, as 51 Chenchu tribal habitations are being developed under two major Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs initiatives: Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) and Dharti Abhiyan—Janjatiya Grama Utkarsh Abhiyan (DA-JGUA). In Veldurthi, Macherla, Durgi, Karampudi, Bollapalli, and Rentachintala mandals, the district administration is charting plans to upgrade necessary infrastructure, including housing, roads, clean water supply, electricity, healthcare, Anganwadi centres and facilitating LPG connections to households under the PM-JANMAN scheme. The initiative spans 11 sectors and involves coordination among nine departments. In the second phase, 31 additional tribal habitations outside PVTG (Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group) areas will be covered as well. Parallelly, as many as 17 tribal habitations in Macherla, Durgi, Dachepalli, Achampet, and Bollapalli will gain access to 25 welfare schemes being implemented by 17 departments, under the DA-JGUA scheme. Emphasising a people-first approach, Palnadu District Collector Arun Babu informed that a special outreach drive from June 15 to 30 will allow residents to voice their concerns and access services. Families have been asked to bring Aadhaar cards, bank and employment documents, health and gas cards, utility bills, forest land records and housing documents to the camps. 'These efforts are about restoring dignity, trust, and hope,' the Collector affirmed.
Hans India
27-05-2025
- General
- Hans India
Parvatipuram aims to develop in a saturation mode under PM JANMAN
Parvatipuram: Parvathipuram Manyam district administration is aiming to gain all round development through Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) scheme. This programme is aimed to saturate Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) with basic facilities like housing, water, sanitation, education, healthcare, connectivity, and livelihood. District Collector A. Shyam Prasad is spearheading the implementation in Parvatipuram, emphasizing timely completion. In Seethampeta ITDA, 447 PVTG habitations across four mandals covering 49,611 tribals have seen 2,530 houses sanctioned. Apart from this,417 drinking water schemes, roads, anganwadis, hostels, and multipurpose centers developed. All habitations are electrified; 27 BSNL towers and 53 Van Dhan Vikas Kendras are operational. In Parvatipuram ITDA, 3,323 houses have been sanctioned (1,827 grounded), 16 road works (34.77 km) sanctioned, 376 FHTC projects initiated (55 completed), and mobile connectivity extended to 248 habitations. Anganwadis, hostels, and multipurpose centers are under construction. Over 1.5 lakh welfare documents like Aadhaar, Ayushman cards, and caste certificates have been issued across both ITDAs. The Collector affirmed the programme's top priority status, calling it transformative for tribal welfare and district infrastructure, with a strong focus on saturation-based,timely execution.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Gumla sets benchmark in PVTG development with multi-pronged strategy
Gumla: For the first time since Independence, members of the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) living in the challenging terrain of Netarhat plateau in Gumla district are experiencing comprehensive development. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This includes basic amenities like 'sadak, bijli pani', economic advancement, healthcare facilities and social security through a coordinated approach. Bimal Asur, who leads the Adimjanjati Yuva Sangh Jagriti Abhiyan in Polpolpat Asur settlement, said, "Many types of development projects are either being implemented or underway in almost of our habitations for the first time after the Independence—road, light, drinking water, agriculture growth and so many others." Residents Gulab Asur and Samir Asur from Sakhuwapani added, "So many people are these days busy building houses of govt schemes. Women are taking water at home and our area of glowing with solar light." Gumla deputy commissioner Karn Satyarthi said that over the past two years, the district has implemented several significant initiatives aimed at uplifting its particularly vulnerable tribal groups (PVTGs), including the Asur, Birhor, Birjia, Parhaiya, and Korwa communities. "Gumla has undertaken extensive infrastructure projects under the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyay Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN), with a focus on road connectivity and housing. A total of 23 road projects have been sanctioned, covering approximately 76.75 km in remote PVTG hamlets. Additionally, more than 1600 houses have been approved under the housing scheme, targeting areas such as Dumri, Bishunpur, Chainpur, and Ghaghra. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Aurapath village has been identified as a model village under PM-JANMAN, with completed houses and a 100% solar-powered water supply system," he cited. He added that the district has emerged as a pioneer in solar electrification, with the installation of 700 solar-powered street lights across PVTG settlements. "Additionally, the district has achieved complete solar water supply coverage in Aurapath and other PVTG-dominated villages. High mast solar lights have also been sanctioned to ensure safety and connectivity after dusk. Plans are underway to extend solar power to additional PVTG habitations by 2025. More than 119 habitations have been connected with solar powered water schemes." Gumla became the first district in Jharkhand to saturate Ayushman Bharat and conduct comprehensive sickle cell anaemia screening for all PVTG residents. "Six mobile medical units are operational across Dumri, Chainpur, and Bishunpur, providing essential diagnostic services. The district administration has also established weekly medical camps in remote PVTG villages, ensuring access to basic healthcare services," he said. The district has also begun a focused malnutrition reduction programme and distributed nutrition kits to PVTG households. He said, "We have also successfully linked all eligible PVTG households with Jan Dhan accounts, MNREGA job cards, and PM-KISAN schemes." The administration has launched first ever dedicated PVTG helpline for addressing issues related to food security, housing, and healthcare, serving both as a grievance redressal system and proactive feedback mechanism. The administration has introduced potato chips farming and processing in select PVTG clusters to enhance livelihood opportunities. A potato chips manufacturing unit branded as Krisp has been established at Jehan Gutwa settlement. VDVKs (Van Dhan Vikas Kendras) in Dumri and Bishunpur block facilitate market connections for PVTG farmers cultivating millet. "The 'Gift of Education' programme has significantly improved Class X results among PVTG students while vocational education centres have been established in Dumri and Aurapat settlement to equip PVTG youth with skills in carpentry, masonry, and tailoring," Satyarthi said.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Devptal initiatives lagging behind in Rayagada: Review
Koraput: The slow pace of implementation of key development initiatives under Prime Minister's JANMAN (PM-JANMAN) scheme and the has come to light initiin the tribal-dominated Rayagada district. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now A review meeting chaired by district collector Parul Patwari on Tuesday to assess the implementation status of the two schemes, with a special emphasis on ensuring comprehensive coverage of benefits to PVTGs, revealed significant delays across housing, water supply, road connectivity and health infrastructure projects. According to official data presented during the meeting, only 2,450 out of 7,370 sanctioned rural housing units have been completed so far. In the area of piped water supply, only 89 of the targeted 235 habitations have been covered. Meanwhile, 15 minor road projects are currently under construction in micro-project areas with a deadline set for this Dec. The slow progress in constructing anganwadi centres under PM-JANMAN drew sharp criticism from the collector. The project administrator of ITDA Gunupur was directed to ensure timely delivery of construction materials, especially to remote areas, before the onset of the monsoon. "The officials concerned have been directed to ensure timely completion of the targets," Patwari said. "All construction materials for anganwadi centres must reach remote areas before monsoon and the remaining houses should be completed in mission mode," Patwari added. Progress under the PM-KISAN scheme was also found lacking, with only 1,229 of 10,178 targeted beneficiaries verified so far. In the health sector, the administration recommended integrating mobile medical units to organize regular health camps, particularly focusing on sickle cell screening and raising community awareness. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The collector further instructed all block development officers to closely monitor project progress in their respective areas and expedite implementation. Departments were also advised to submit micro-level road proposals to enhance connectivity in tribal regions. In a move to boost education infrastructure, the administration approved the establishment of nine new hostels. The district education officer was tasked with preparing a block-wise hostel mapping plan for all PVTG areas and to submit proposals for additional hostels if needed. The collector emphasized the need for livelihood development through departmental convergence. Instructions were issued to map 104 revenue villages and promote economic activities through 12 approved Van Dhan Vikas Kendras and 18 multipurpose cooperative societies. "All departments have been instructed to submit village-wise micro-plans to ensure effective inter-departmental coordination and to promote livelihoods in micro-project areas," the collector added.
