Source: PMINDIA
Context: The Union Cabinet approved the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan to uplift tribal communities in 63,000 tribal-majority villages and aspirational districts.
- The mission targets 5 crore tribal people by addressing gaps in social infrastructure, education, health, and livelihoods.
- Key goals include providing pucca houses, enhancing road and mobile connectivity, improving education and healthcare access, and promoting economic empowerment through skills training, livelihood support, and tribal marketing centers.
- Additionally, it includes innovative components like tribal home stays and support for Forest Right Act
The mission builds on the success of PM Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (2023), aiming for holistic tribal development through a federal cooperative approach.
