Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan

Context:

The housing component of Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyay Maha Abhiyaan (PM-JANMAN), aimed at providing housing for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs), faces significant challenges hindering its smooth implementation.

Relevance:

GS II: Government policies and Interventions

Dimensions of the Article:

1. Challenges Hindering the Implementation of PM-JANMAN
2. Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN): Empowering Tribal Communities

Challenges Hindering the Implementation of PM-JANMAN

Discrepancies in Data:

• Disparity between Centre and state-provided data hinders accurate identification of beneficiaries.
• Reliance on PM Gati Shakti portal led to varying population figures for 75 PVTGs.

Rushed Data Collection:

• Limited timeframe for state surveys resulted in incomplete data collection.
• Concerns raised by states like Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, and Tripura about beneficiaries being missed.

Delays in Housing Component:

• Simultaneous data collection and project implementation caused delays in housing component.
• Only 1.59 lakh houses sanctioned out of targeted 5 lakh.

Urgency for Election Progress:

• Rapid implementation pace ahead of General Elections 2024 may compromise planning and execution quality.

Logistical Challenges in Remote Areas:

• Identifying eligible beneficiaries in remote and inaccessible areas poses logistical hurdles.
• Lack of infrastructure and communication networks hinder data collection and housing scheme implementation.

Dynamic Population Movement:

• Tribal populations, especially PVTGs, exhibit migratory patterns.
• Population movement complicates accurate beneficiary estimation, requiring adaptive strategies for comprehensive coverage.

Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN): Empowering Tribal Communities

Comprehensive Scheme:

• PM JANMAN, comprising Central Sector and Centrally Sponsored Schemes, is a holistic initiative targeting 11 critical interventions through nine ministries, with a particular focus on the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.

Key Interventions:

• Aims to address 11 critical interventions, including permanent housing, road connectivity, piped water supply, mobile medical units, hostel construction, ‘Anganwadi’ facilities, and skill development centers.

Additional Ministries’ Involvement:

• Beyond the 11 critical interventions, other ministries contribute to the mission’s success.
  • Ministry of Ayush:
    • Establishes Ayush Wellness Centres based on existing norms.
    • Extends Ayush facilities to Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) habitations through Mobile Medical Units.
  • Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship:
    • Facilitates skill and vocational training in PVTG habitations, multipurpose centers, and hostels, aligning with the specific skills of these communities.

-Source: The Hindu