PM-JANMAN launched for 75 PVTG communities in 18 states and one UT

The question asked the Ministry of Tribal Affairs to provide details on the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN), including beneficiary numbers, project details in Odisha, financial progress, and specific provisions for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in Kalahandi and Nuapada districts.

Asked by Smt. Malvika Devi and Shri Kaushalendra Kumar; Answered by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (Minister Shri Jual Oram).

• PM-JANMAN was launched on 15 November 2023 for 75 PVTG communities in 18 states and one UT.
• The scheme aims to provide safe housing, clean water, education, health, road/telecom connectivity, electrification, and livelihood opportunities through 11 interventions by 9 line ministries.
• Total estimated PVTG population covered is 4,852,361 across 1,236,625 households.
• In Odisha, the estimated PVTG population is 312,654 across 73,092 households.
• The Ministry of Tribal Affairs is implementing Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) with 5% seats reserved for PVTG students.
• Under the National Fellowship scheme, 25 out of 750 slots are reserved for PVTG students.
• Under the National Overseas Scholarship, 3 out of 20 slots are reserved for PVTG candidates.
• Annexures I-IV contain state-wise, district-wise (including Kalahandi and Nuapada), and financial progress data as of 31.03.2026.

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