Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan

✦Key Features

• Covers 63,843 tribal-majority villages in 549 districts across 30 states/UTs
• Focus on villages where ST population >50% — broader than PM-JANMAN (which covers PVTGs only)
• Saturation of 25 government schemes: housing, water, electricity, health, education, livelihoods
• Gram Sabhas to identify gaps; village-level convergence of all welfare schemes
• Launched on Oct 2, 2024 (Gandhi Jayanti) by PM Modi
• Distinct from PM-JANMAN: broader coverage (all tribal villages vs only 75 PVTG communities)
• Convergence across 17 ministries for comprehensive tribal village development

✓Eligibility Criteria

• Tribal households residing in identified tribal villages/blocks.
• Villages designated under Scheduled Areas or with significant tribal population.
• Community organizations and Gram Sabhas in tribal areas.

★Benefits

• Improved quality of life and living standards for tribal communities.
• Enhanced access to education, healthcare, and skill development opportunities.
• Sustainable livelihood options and economic empowerment.
• Better infrastructure, connectivity, and access to modern amenities.
• Preservation and promotion of tribal cultural identity.

▶Application Process

• Identification of eligible villages/blocks by respective State Tribal Departments.
• Preparation of Village Development Plans (VDPs) through Gram Sabhas and local bodies.
• Submission of VDPs to district and state-level committees for approval and funding.
• Implementation of approved projects by local agencies with community involvement.
• Regular monitoring and evaluation by relevant government departments.

₹ Budget Allocation

79156

Funding Ratio (Centre:State): Budgetary outlay of ₹79,156 crore over 5 years (Central share ₹56,333 crore; State share ₹22,823 crore).

Historical Context

Launched on October 2, 2024, by PM Modi in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, building on the success of the PM-JANMAN mission.