India is home to over 10 crore tribal citizens, including 75 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) across 18 states and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. These communities face challenges such as inadequate roads, healthcare, and education. To address these issues, the government launched two key welfare schemes—Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) and DhartiAaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA).

These initiatives aim to provide essential services and restore dignity to tribal citizens, transforming their villages into hubs of opportunity and progress, aligned with the vision of “Viksit Gaon, Viksit Bharat” (Developed Village, Developed India).

KEY FEATURES:

• Involves 17 ministries and 25 targeted interventions to address gaps in social infrastructure, healthcare, education, and livelihoods.

• Focuses on last-mile delivery and “benefit saturation camps” at the village level, ensuring every eligible person receives their entitlements.

• Special emphasis on Aadhaar, ration cards, health cards, bank accounts, pensions, scholarships, insurance, skill training, and livelihood programs.

• Dedicated funding for livelihood development and post-claim support, including support for agriculture, fisheries, and forest rights.

• Community-led model with active participation from local leaders, Panchayati Raj Institutions, and tribal organisations.

HOW THESE SCHEMES WORK

• Saturation Approach: Every eligible household in targeted areas gets all the basic facilities—no one is left out.

• Benefit Camps: Special camps at the village level deliver services like health check-ups, Aadhaar enrolment, bank accounts, and more, all in one place.

• Multi-Ministry Coordination: Different ministries work together for faster, more efficient delivery of schemes.

• Community Participation: Local leaders and organisations help identify beneficiaries and spread awareness, making the process transparent and inclusive.