Mana village in Chamoli selected for Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan
- In Reports
- 01:13 PM, Sep 24, 2024
- Myind Staff
Mana village, located in Chamoli’s Joshimath block, has been selected for the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan, a key initiative aimed at improving the socio-economic conditions of tribal communities across India. The program, approved by the Union Cabinet on September 18 with a budget of ₹79,156 crore, is a massive effort to uplift tribal-majority villages by providing better infrastructure, healthcare, education, and livelihood opportunities.
Chamoli’s District Magistrate announced this via a post on X, stating, "Mana village in the Joshimath block of Chamoli district has been selected by the Central Government under the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan." The region is home to the Bhotiya tribes, who have lived in the Mana and Niti valleys for centuries, according to the Chamoli district administration.
This nationwide initiative aims to cover 63,000 villages, benefiting more than 5 crore tribal people. It will be implemented across 549 districts and 2,740 blocks in 30 states and union territories, with a significant focus on tribal-majority villages and aspirational districts. The government’s contribution will amount to ₹56,333 crore, while states will provide ₹22,823 crore.
India’s tribal population, according to the 2011 census, stands at over 10.45 crore, with more than 705 recognised tribal communities, many of whom live in remote and hard-to-reach areas. The Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan aims to close the gaps in social infrastructure, healthcare, education, and economic opportunities for these communities by working with 17 ministries. Each ministry will implement its specific schemes under the Development Action Plan for Scheduled Tribes (DAPST) over the next five years.
The program will also track progress through the PM Gati Shakti Portal, identifying development gaps and adjusting schemes to meet village-specific needs. Tribal homestays, sustainable livelihood programs, better school and hostel facilities, and improved healthcare services for conditions like sickle cell disease are just some of the innovative initiatives planned. The best-performing districts will be rewarded based on their achievements.
This initiative builds on the success of the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PMJANMAN), launched in November 2023, and reflects the government's ongoing commitment to upliftment and integration of India’s tribal populations into the mainstream.
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