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Union Cabinet approves Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PM-JUGA)

Posted 19 Sep 2024

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PM-JUGA is based on learnings and success of PM-JANMAN (Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan).

  • Aim: Improving socio-economic condition of tribal communities, by adopting saturation coverage for tribal families in tribal-majority villages and aspirational districts.
    • India has Scheduled Tribe population of 10.45 crore as per 2011 census and there are more than 705 tribal communities.
  • Total outlay: Rs.79,156 crore with Central Share of Rs.56,333 crore.
  • Coverage: 63,000 villages benefitting more than 5 crore tribal people, covering 549 districts across 30 States/UTs.
  • Implementation: It comprises 25 interventions to be implemented by 17-line ministries through funds allocated under Development Action Plan for Scheduled Tribes (DAPST) in next 5 years. 
    • Tribal villages covered will be mapped and progress will be monitored on PM Gati Shakti platform.
    • It is a unique example of cooperative Federalism and whole of Government approach.
  • Mission’s Four Goals:
    • Goal-I:  Developing Enabling Infrastructure such as Pucca house for households and improving Village Infrastructure.
    • Goal-2: Promotion of Economic Empowerment through Skill Development Entrepreneurship promotion and enhanced livelihood (self-employment).
    • Goal-3:  Universalization of Access to Good Education.
    • Goal-4:  Healthy lives and Dignified Ageing.

Innovative Schemes under PM-JUGA:

  • Tribal Home Stay:  To tap tribal tourism and alternate livelihood, 1000 Home stays will be promoted under Swadesh Darshan. 
  • Sustainable Livelihood Forest Right Holders (FRA):  Special focus on 22 lakh FRA patta holders residing in forest areas for recognizing and securing forest rights.
  • Improving infrastructure of Government residential Schools and Hostels on lines of PM-Shri Schools. 
  • Advance facilities for diagnosis of sickle cell disease.
  • Tribal Multipurpose Marketing Centre for marketing of tribal products.
  • Tags :
  • Tribes
  • Scheduled Tribes
  • PM JANMAN
  • PM JUGA
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