Context: The Union Cabinet approved Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan for improving the socio-economic condition of tribal communities.

About PMJUGA

• PM-JUGA is based on learnings and success of PM-JANMAN (Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan).

• Aim: Improving socio-economic condition of tribal communities, by adopting saturation coverage for tribal families in tribal-majority villages and aspirational districts.

• India has Scheduled Tribe population of 10.45 crore as per 2011 census and there are more than 705 tribal communities.

• Total outlay: Rs.79,156 crore with Central Share of Rs.56,333 crore.

• Coverage: 63,000 villages benefitting more than 5 crore tribal people, covering 549 districts across 30 States/UTs.

• Implementation: It comprises 25 interventions to be implemented by 17-line ministries through funds allocated under Development Action Plan for Scheduled Tribes (DAPST) in next 5 years. 

• Tribal villages covered will be mapped and progress will be monitored on PM Gati Shakti platform.

• It is a unique example of cooperative Federalism and whole of Government approach.

Mission’s Four Goals:

• Goal-I:  Developing Enabling Infrastructure such as Pucca house for households and improving Village Infrastructure.

• Goal-2: Promotion of Economic Empowerment through Skill Development Entrepreneurship promotion and enhanced livelihood (self-employment).

• Goal-3:  Universalization of Access to Good Education.

• Goal-4:  Healthy lives and Dignified Ageing.

Innovative Schemes under PM-JUGA

• Tribal Home Stay:  To tap tribal tourism and alternate livelihood, 1000 Home stays will be promoted under Swadesh Darshan. 

• Sustainable Livelihood Forest Right Holders (FRA):  Special focus on 22 lakh FRA patta holders residing in forest areas for recognizing and securing forest rights.

• Improving infrastructure of Government residential Schools and Hostels on lines of PM-Shri Schools. 

• Advance facilities for diagnosis of sickle cell disease.

• Tribal Multipurpose Marketing Centre for marketing of tribal products.