Implementation of PM-JANMAN

What was asked, and of whom?

The question asked by Smt. Malvika Devi and Shri Kaushalendra Kumar sought details on the implementation of PM-JANMAN, including beneficiary numbers, project details, fund utilization, and additional projects for PVTGs in Odisha. The Ministry of Tribal Affairs provided the answer.

Who asked / answered

Smt. Malvika Devi, Shri Kaushalendra Kumar (asked); Ministry of Tribal Affairs (answered)

What the government said

• PM-JANMAN launched on 15th November 2023
• 11 interventions implemented by 9-line Ministries
• PVTG population estimated at 4,852,361
• Annexure I: State-wise PVTG population
• Annexure II: Intervention-wise, State-wise and District-wise progress as on 31.03.2026
• Annexure III: Financial progress for interventions till FY 2025-26
• Annexure IV: Projects sanctioned for Kalahandi and Nuapada under Aspirational Districts Programme

Points worth noting

• The answer states that the actual number of beneficiaries is subject to eligibility criteria of specific guidelines
• The answer refers to Annexures for detailed data, but the Annexures themselves are not provided in the text
• The answer mentions that the Ministry is implementing Eklavya Model Residential Schools with 5% seats reserved for PVTG students
• The answer mentions National Fellowship with 25 slots reserved for PVTG students out of 750
• The answer mentions National Overseas Scholarship for ST students with 3 slots reserved for PVTG candidates out of 20