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Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan was launched on October 2, 2024 (Gandhi Jayanti) to saturate tribal-majority villages with government scheme benefits. Covers 63,843 tribal villages across 549 districts in 30 states/UTs. Complements PM-JANMAN which focuses on Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).
Target Beneficiaries: 5 crore tribal people in 63,843 tribal-majority villages; 30 states/UTs; 549 districts
Implementing Agency: Ministry of Tribal Affairs, State Tribal Welfare Departments, District Administrations, and local self-governance bodies.
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Funding Ratio (Centre:State): Budgetary outlay of ₹79,156 crore over 5 years (Central share ₹56,333 crore; State share ₹22,823 crore).
GS Paper: GS2
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Launched on October 2, 2024, by PM Modi in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, building on the success of the PM-JANMAN mission.
Specific focus on Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups
Metric
20 Lakh+
Source: PIB October 2024
PM-JUGA is the largest ever concerted effort for tribal development, moving beyond the 'departmental' approach to a 'saturation' approach. Unlike previous schemes that were scattered, this focuses on specific villages with a high tribal population (at least 50% ST and 500 total population) to ensure every household receives every benefit they are eligible for. It directly addresses the socio-economic gaps in the Human Development Index (HDI) between tribal and non-tribal populations. Its success depends on the sensitivity of the district administration and the mapping of difficult terrains.
PM-JUGA marks a shift from 'top-down' planning to 'saturation-based' service delivery for India's tribal community. Discuss.
Crucial for GS2 (Social Justice/Vulnerable Sections). Keywords: Saturation of Services, Tribal HDI, Holistic Development, Cultural Preservation, and Whole-of-Government approach. Statistics: 63,843 villages and 5 crore ST people covered.