Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN)

✦Key Features

• 11 critical interventions through 9 ministries: pucca houses, road connectivity, telecom, drinking water, sanitation, education, health, Anganwadi centres, multipurpose centres, electrification, livelihood
• 75 PVTG communities in 18 states + Andaman & Nicobar Islands; ~28 lakh households
• Saturation approach: PM-JAY, TB/Sickle Cell elimination, immunisation, PM Poshan, Jan Dhan for all PVTGs
• Budget: ₹24,104 crore total over 3 years; convergence of Central + State schemes
• Distinct from PM Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (broader tribal coverage) — JANMAN targets PVTGs only

✓Eligibility Criteria

• Households and habitations belonging to 75 identified Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).
• Tribal individuals residing in remote and underserved settlements across 18 States and the Union Territory of Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
• Families requiring critical interventions in housing, water, and sanitation within notified tribal areas.
• Implementing agencies including the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and state-level tribal welfare departments.

★Benefits

• Construction of permanent pucca houses for PVTG households under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin.
• Provision of safe drinking water through tap connections and solar-powered off-grid electricity systems.
• Establishment of Van Dhan Vikas Kendras and Multi-Purpose Centres for community skill development and livelihood support.
• Enhanced road connectivity and mobile medical units to improve accessibility in remote tribal habitations.

▶Application Process

• Participate in the nationwide saturation camps and baseline surveys conducted by local district authorities.
• Register individual and household details via the dedicated PM-JANMAN mobile application or portal.
• Undergo verification of PVTG status and residency by the local Gram Panchayat or Tribal Welfare Department.
• Submit requirements for specific components like housing or electricity through the local administrative office.

₹ Budget Allocation

24104

Funding Ratio (Centre:State): ₹24,104 crore total: Centre ₹15,336 crore, State ₹8,768 crore.

Historical Context

Announced on Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas (Nov 15, 2023) from Khunti, Jharkhand, the birthplace of Birsa Munda.