The Central Government has approved the
Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) to focus on 11
critical interventions through various ministries, said Union Minister Anurag
Thakur on Wednesday.
The scheme, announced by Prime Minister
Narendra Modi on Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas in Jharkhand’s Khunti, will have a
total expenditure of Rs 24,104 crore. The Central share will be Rs 15,336 crore
and States will contribute Rs 8,768 crore.
The nod to the scheme was given by the
Union Cabinet on the night of Tuesday.
At least, 75 communities located in 18 States
and the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands have been categorised as
Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).
These PVTGs continue to face
vulnerability in social, economic and education sectors, the government noted.
The PM-JANMAN will focus on 11 critical
interventions through nine ministries, including the Ministry of Tribal
Affairs.
The Ministry of Ayush will set up Ayush
Wellness Centre as per existing norms and Ayush facilities will be extended to
PVTG habitations through mobile medical units.
The Ministry of Skill Development and
Entrepreneurship will facilitate skill and vocational training in PVTG habitations,
multi-purpose centres and hostels as per suitable skills of these communities.
PTI
