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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
3 days ago
- General
- New Indian Express
Lights up: Jeelugulova tribals celebrate freedom from darkness
VISAKHAPATNAM: For the first time, the tribals of Jeelugulova, a remote PVTG (Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group) hamlet atop Samalamma Hill in Cheemalapadu panchayat of Ravikamatham mandal in Anakapalle district, have seen electric lights brighten their village. Marking the occasion with joy and emotion, the villagers celebrated the moment with traditional Dhimsa dance on Sunday night. The hilltop village, home to eight families and around 50 people, has long lived in darkness, relying on fire torches and kerosene lamps. Surrounded by dense forest and facing the constant threat of wild animals after nightfall, the villagers spent many years in fear and isolation. 'Even to charge a mobile phone, we had to walk nearly 7 kilometres to Bangaru Bandalu, the nearest village with a power supply. Night travel often came with the risk of snake bites and injuries,' the tribals recalled. Some years ago, a few solar panels were provided to the village by social workers, offering limited relief from darkness. However, villagers recall that these panels often became ineffective during heavy rains, as they were prone to flooding. The residents, belonging to the Kondh tribal community, primarily depend on cashew cultivation for their livelihood, while turmeric farming also supports their seasonal income. Over the years, Jeelugulova's residents repeatedly raised their concerns at Zilla Parishad meetings in the erstwhile united Visakhapatnam district, requesting basic infrastructure like electricity and roads. 'Recognise us as people, give us light,' they had appealed, often holding torches during protests. After repeated protests, their plea eventually drew the attention of the National Human Rights Commission and senior district officials. In 2022, the then District Collector of Anakapalle, Pattanshetti Ravi Subash, along with Narsipatnam RDO Ronanki Govinda Rao and other divisional officials, visited the village. Jeelugulova tribals thank EE & Collector Following the visit, the administration issued Aadhaar and ration cards and promised electricity, drinking water, and road connectivity. However, the promises took time to materialise. Now, under the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN) Scheme, Jeelugulova finally has access to electricity. The villagers expressed heartfelt gratitude to the executive engineer of the electricity department and the district collector for fulfilling a long-standing need. Residents Korra Balaraju and Korra Mahesh, along with K Govinda Rao, district committee member of the CPI(M), conveyed their thanks to the officials who helped bring light to their village.
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
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Works worth 296 crore taken up under PM Janman in Manyam dist
Visakhapatnam: Under the Integrated Tribal Development Agencies (ITDAs) in Seethampeta and Parvatipuram, infrastructure projects and development work worth Rs 296 crore have been sanctioned or completed, benefiting thousands of tribal families under the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-Janman) programme. These include housing, roads, schools, and other essential facilities. In Seethampeta ITDA jurisdiction, 447 particularly vulnerable tribal group (PVTG) habitations were identified across four mandals, covering a tribal population of 49,611 and 12,188 PVTG households. About 2,530 houses have been sanctioned with an outlay of Rs 58 crore, of which 1,367 houses have so far been grounded. Three road works have been sanctioned with an outlay of Rs 3.83 crore, covering 3.88 km in the villages, whereas 417 drinking water schemes have been sanctioned with an outlay of Rs 24.06 crore, of which 99 works have been completed and the remainder are in progress. Three Anganwadi centres have been sanctioned, completed, and operationalised, while 16 multipurpose centres have been sanctioned with an outlay of Rs 9.6 crore and all works are in progress. Two hostels have also been sanctioned with an outlay of Rs 4.6 crore, and both are under construction. All 447 tribal habitations have been electrified. As many as 27 BSNL cell towers have been sanctioned and operationalised. Under the programme, 145 grama sabhas have been conducted, and during this campaign, 4,974 Aadhaar cards, 2,072 Ayushman Bharat cards, 449 PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana cards, 96 PM Jan Dhan Yojana cards, 14 PM Matru Vandana Yojana cards, 116 forest rights pattas, and 1,944 caste certificates have been issued. Under the jurisdiction of Parvatipuram ITDA, out of 4,750 eligible households for house sanction, 3,323 houses have been sanctioned with an outlay of Rs 79 crore, of which 1,827 houses have been grounded. Sixteen road works, covering a length of 34.77 km and benefiting 21 PVTG habitations, have been sanctioned with an outlay of Rs 35.7 crore. About 12,529 functional household tap connections (FHTCs) have been sanctioned with an outlay of Rs 47.2 crore for 376 works, out of which 55 works, with an expenditure of Rs 2.46 crore, have been completed. Other works taken up include Anganwadi centres, multipurpose centres, cell towers, and more.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Hope on the horizon: Konda Reddis may soon get homes
Hyderabad: High in the remote forested hills of Bhadradri Kothagudem district, the Konda Reddi tribal community—a particularly vulnerable tribal group (PVTG)—may soon find a new kind of shelter: Permanent homes, if they choose to accept them. On Saturday, a quiet but significant outreach began. Govt officials made contact with the Scheduled Tribe community as part of the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN), a central initiative aimed at uplifting 75 identified PVTGs across India. Among them are the Konda Reddis, known for their resilience, self-reliance, and a long-standing preference for life deep within the forests—away from roads, towns, and the reach of development schemes. For decades, the Konda Reddis have resisted leaving their forest homes, despite repeated appeals by govt departments urging them to move closer to accessible villages or towns. Even basic services—like internet connectivity—are nearly impossible in these remote areas. During a recent visit to one of the Konda Reddi habitations, officials could not complete digital data collection because there was no network. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Dark Truth Nobody Talks About! Expertinspector Click Here Undo Instead, they noted details manually, a first step in what is expected to be a long process of building trust. Now, a comprehensive survey is underway in eight habitations across Aswaraopet and Dammapeta mandals, where the govt hopes to reach each of the estimated 1,300 Konda Reddi residents. In 2023, officials had already made progress by enrolling 692 voters from the community, a milestone in bridging the gap between the forest dwelling group and the democratic process. Officials say that while many families have made attempts to build rudimentary shelters, all of them still live within reserved forest areas, making formal infrastructure development challenging and often legally complex. Recognising their steadfast refusal to leave these ancestral lands, the govt had earlier granted podu pattas—land rights for cultivation—to the community. Now, under PM JANMAN, the next big step is housing. On a saturation basis, every Konda Reddi family without a house will be sanctioned one—no one will be left behind, an official assured. The proposed homes will be modelled after the Indiramma housing scheme, reflecting the Telangana govt's approach to inclusive development, he said. Still, officials acknowledge that the path ahead depends as much on consent as on policy. "We are not forcing anyone. These houses will be built only if the community agrees. It's their choice," a senior official told TOI. The challenge is not merely about construction, but about coexistence—preserving the cultural autonomy of the Konda Reddis while slowly weaving them into the fabric of public welfare and rights, the official added.
