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PM-JANMAN Scheme: Government Sanctions Rs 1,500 Crore for Tribal Housing.

Government Schemes | Dated: 06 Dec 2025

The Central Government has sanctioned an additional Rs 1,500 crore under the PM-JANMAN (Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan) scheme to construct permanent houses for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). The funds will be used to build 1 lakh pucca houses in remote tribal areas across 18 states.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • The scheme aims to saturate PVTG households with basic amenities like safe housing, clean drinking water, and electricity.
  • The Ministry of Tribal Affairs acts as the nodal agency for coordinating with 8 other ministries.
  • PM-JANMAN has a total outlay of Rs 24,000 crore aimed at the holistic development of 75 identified PVTGs.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Scheme: PM-JANMAN.
  • Beneficiaries: PVTGs (75 Groups).
  • Sanction: Rs 1,500 Cr for Housing.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Under which scheme did the government recently sanction Rs 1,500 crore for housing PVTGs?

Correct Answer: PM-JANMAN

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Ministry of Tribal Affairs

  • Minister – Jual Oram
  • MoS – Durgadas Uikey