Tribal Welfare
PM Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan
Saturation development of tribal-majority villages across India.
Tribal Affairs
Nodal Ministry
At a Glance
PM Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan is a Government of India initiative aimed at the saturation coverage of essential welfare schemes and basic infrastructure in tribal-majority villages and aspirational districts. Building on the model of PM-JANMAN, it seeks to improve the socio-economic condition of Scheduled Tribe communities by ensuring access to housing, water, roads, electricity, education, health and livelihood opportunities through convergence of multiple ministries.
Key Features & Objectives
1
Saturation approach. Ensures 100% coverage of identified welfare schemes and basic services in selected tribal-majority villages.
2
Multi-sectoral convergence. Converges efforts of several central ministries and departments to deliver development holistically.
3
Infrastructure & livelihoods. Focuses on pucca houses, safe drinking water, roads, electricity, mobile connectivity and sustainable livelihoods.
4
Education & health access. Improves access to schools, hostels, health facilities and skill-development opportunities for tribal youth.
5
Builds on PM-JANMAN. Extends the development model of PM-JANMAN, which focused on Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).
Key Facts
| Approved |
2024 |
| Ministry |
Ministry of Tribal Affairs (with convergence of multiple ministries) |
| Target |
Tribal-majority villages and aspirational districts (60,000+ villages) |
| Beneficiaries |
Scheduled Tribe (ST) population across India |
| Model basis |
Built on the saturation model of PM-JANMAN |
| Approach |
Saturation coverage through inter-ministerial convergence |
★ EXAM FOCUS
PM Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (approved 2024) targets saturation development of tribal-majority villages under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, building on the PM-JANMAN model (which focused on PVTGs). Key idea: 'saturation coverage' of welfare schemes through multi-ministry convergence for ST communities.
Practice MCQs
Test your understanding with these 5 questions (correct answer highlighted).
1
PM Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan is led by which ministry?
A. Ministry of Rural Development
B. Ministry of Tribal Affairs ✓
C. Ministry of Social Justice
D. Ministry of Panchayati Raj
2
What is the core approach of the abhiyan?
A. Selective coverage
B. Saturation coverage of welfare schemes ✓
C. Loan waivers only
D. Privatisation of services
3
The scheme builds on the model of which earlier programme?
A. PM-JANMAN ✓
B. PM-KISAN
C. PM Awas Yojana
D. Smart Cities Mission
4
Who are the primary beneficiaries of this abhiyan?
A. Urban poor
B. Scheduled Tribe communities ✓
C. Industrial workers
D. Coastal fishermen
5
PM-JANMAN, on which this scheme builds, specifically focused on:
A. Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) ✓
B. Farmers
C. Street vendors
D. Senior citizens
