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Indian Express
a day ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Gujarat beats other states in implementation of PM-JANMAN in July
Gujarat has secured the top rank, beating all other states in the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) in July 2025, according to a government release, which cited the monthly rankings of states released under the scheme. Of the 75 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) residing in the 18 states and one Union Territory, five — Kathodi, Kotwalia, Padhar, Siddi and Kolgha — are in Gujarat The mission, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in November 2023, aims at comprehensive development of the PVTGs by providing critical infrastructure and basic services within a set timeframe. As of July, Gujarat has sanctioned 12,489 houses under the PM-JANMAN. Also, 17 road projects have been approved. Notably, 100% of the 2,803 identified PVTG households, which lacked piped water supply, have now been covered. Electricity has reached 5,200 PVTG households under the mission, and 37 mobile towers have been installed, with work on 34 additional towers currently underway. Health services have been expanded through the deployment of 22 mobile medical units, and 67 Anganwadi centres are set to be established specifically for tribal women. In the education sector, 13 hostels have been sanctioned. Additionally, the government has approved 21 Van Dhan Vikas Kendras (VDVKs) to promote livelihood opportunities through the value addition of forest produce. Further, 39 multipurpose centres have been sanctioned to deliver services like skill training, nutrition, health, adult education, and cultural programmes, the statement said. The mission is implemented with coordinated efforts from eight central ministries: Ministry of Rural Development, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Women and Child Development, Ministry of Power, Ministry of Communications and Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
The Hindu
a day ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Gujarat tops July rankings in Centre's PM-JANMAN tribal mission
Gujarat ranks first for the month of July under the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN). The State approved 12,489 houses under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin); electrified 5,200 households of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs); installed 37 mobile towers; ensured 100% piped water supply to 2,803 households; and approved 17 road connectivity projects to improve access. The Central government programme focuses on delivering essential services to PVTGs. The State has topped the monthly State-wise ranking based on the implementation of PM-JANMAN. Also read: Tribal Affairs Ministry clears speedier sanctioning of homes under PM-JANMAN package for vulnerable tribes The mission was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 15, 2023, marked as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas. It covers 75 PVTGs across 18 States and one Union Territory. The goal is to ensure access to housing, drinking water, healthcare, education, electricity, livelihood, and communication for communities that have remained outside formal systems of development, officials said on Monday. The western State is home to five PVTGs — Kathodi, Kotwalia, Padhar, Siddi, and Kolgha — and the government is focused on addressing development gaps through targeted delivery, the officials added. Also read: Tribal homestays, farming on forest land are highlights of Centre's fresh drive to develop ST villages In the area of healthcare, 22 mobile medical units are operating in tribal areas. 'As many as 67 Anganwadi centres are set to become functional to support early childhood care. The construction of 13 hostels has been approved to expand access to education for PVTG children,' officials said. Eight Union Ministries provide coordinated delivery of services under PM-JANMAN. They include the Ministry of Rural Development, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Women and Child Development, Ministry of Power, Ministry of Communications, and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. 'To increase awareness on the mission, the government of Gujarat launched an Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) campaign,' the officials said, adding, 'As part of this, 920 PM-JANMAN selfie points were created. Wall paintings were done at 473 locations, 1,446 hoardings and posters were put up, and over 32,000 pamphlets were distributed.' During the outreach campaign, services from other government schemes were also provided. This included the issuance of 23,374 Aadhaar cards, opening of 12,229 Jan Dhan accounts, and the distribution of 2,998 caste certificates and 14,827 ration cards. Additionally, 1,051 Kisan Credit Cards were given out, and 4,048 beneficiaries received assistance under the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme, they said. 'Over one lakh people received Ayushman Bharat health cards, and 466 women benefited from the PM Matru Vandana Yojana,' the officials said.
India Today
11-07-2025
- General
- India Today
Tribals in remote Rajasthan village get electricity after 78 years of Independence
A remote hilly area in Baran district in Rajasthan received electricity connections for the first time, 78 years after long wait for electricity for around 200 people of the Sahariya tribe living in 40 houses, 3 km off Sanvara village and 175 km from the district headquarters, was finally over on June 30, officials Baran district has achieved 100 per cent electricity connection, district collector Rohitashva Singh Tomar said on The work was done within 20-25 days of receiving the grievance from people during a 'ratri chopal' (night meeting) last month, he was a "remarkable example of quick resolution of public issues", the collector said."People in the entire village are elated and in high spirits now that their nights are lit up. The electricity has eventually reached the village after a decades-long," said Arun Sahariya, grandson of Badri sarpanch Badri Sahariya and other locals raised the matter during the night 'ratri chopal'.Sahariyas are a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVGT).During the 'Ratri Chopal' on May 23, Badri Sahariya informed the district collector that 40 families of the Sahariya community do not have electricity and have been living in darkness for district collector inspected the site the next day and instructed Superintendent Engineer N M Bilotia to conduct a survey and complete the electrification work within 15 with help from other departments, completed the exercise in around 20-25 said approximately 2 km of 11 kV line, 1 km of low-tension line, 2 single-phase lines, 25 kV transformers, and 38 new electric poles were installed. The entire work was carried out on rocky and hilly PM-JANMAN, or Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan, the Sahariya families have also received the government nod for permanent caters to improving the socio-economic conditions of the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups.- EndsTune InMust Watch
Hindustan Times
11-07-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
78 years after Independence, tribals in remote part of Rajasthan get electricity connections
Kota Jul 11 A remote hilly area in Baran district in Rajasthan received electricity connections for the first time, 78 years after Independence. 78 years after Independence, tribals in remote part of Rajasthan get electricity connections The long wait for electricity for around 200 people of the Sahariya tribe living in 40 houses, 3 km off Sanvara village and 175 km from the district headquarters, was finally over on June 30, officials said. Now, Baran district has achieved 100 per cent electricity connection, district collector Rohitashva Singh Tomar said on Thursday. The work was done within 20-25 days of receiving the grievance from people during a 'ratri chopal' last month, he said. This was a "remarkable example of quick resolution of public issues", the collector said. "People in the entire village are elated and in high spirits now that their nights are lit up. The electricity has eventually reached the village after a decades-long," said Arun Sahariya, grandson of Badri Sahariya. Badri Sahariya, a former sarpanch and other locals raised the matter during the night 'ratri chopal'. Sahariyas are a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group . During the 'Ratri Chopal' on May 23, Badri Sahariya informed the district collector that 40 families of the Sahariya community do not have electricity and have been living in darkness for years. The district collector inspected the site the next day and instructed Superintendent Engineer N M Bilotia to conduct a survey and complete the electrification work within 15 days. Bilotia, with help from other departments, completed the exercise in around 20-25 days. Bilotia said approximately 2 km of 11 kV line, 1 km of low-tension line, 2 single-phase lines, 25 kV transformers, and 38 new electric poles were installed. The entire work was carried out on rocky and hilly terrain. Under PM-JANMAN, or Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan, the Sahariya families have also received the government nod for permanent houses. PM-JANMAN caters to improving the socio-economic conditions of the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Indian Express
26-06-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Centre's outreach to tribal people can be starting point for bottom-up development. But it won't be easy
On June 15, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched an outreach programme, targeting around 1 lakh tribal-dominated villages, to ensure doorstep delivery of two welfare schemes: Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN) and Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA). It aims to provide tribals with basic documents like the Aadhaar and Ayushman Bharat cards, title under the Forest Rights Act, pension accounts, as well as Jan Dhan accounts, while helping them to get enrolled in the existing schemes. The campaign's objectives — to make tribal populations aware of the existing schemes while promoting 'participatory governance through community mobilisation' — are commendable. But there will be challenges. In the past couple of years, the Union government has taken measures to bridge the developmental gap between tribal populations and the rest. The PM JANMAN was launched in 2023, targeting the socio-economic development of 75 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG) across 18 states and one UT. Last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched DAJGUA, which aims to fill the infrastructural gaps in 63,843 villages. Large sections, however, have yet to receive the benefits of the schemes. While difficulties in reaching geographically inaccessible terrain is a major barrier, landlessness remains a concerning issue, especially for the PVTGs. In November 2024, President Droupadi Murmu flagged it; she asked NITI Aayog to facilitate land provision in tribal areas. Another challenge is getting the required documents for accessing different schemes. Reports published in this newspaper in October 2024 showed how many from the Katkari Adivasi communities in Pune struggled to get the birth and death certificates necessary for accessing welfare benefits under the Tribal Sub Plans (TSP). The reason cited was the non-recognition of their village after displacement due to the construction of the Dimbhe Dam in 1984. In the decades after Independence, millions of tribal people have been displaced by dams, mines, wildlife sanctuaries and industries. A sustained effort is required to understand their special predicaments and needs. For that, governance must be prioritised over political symbolism. This outreach campaign can be a starting point.
