The Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Shri Jual Oram, replying today to a question of Dr Anil Sukhdeo rao Bonde in Rajya Sabha, has said that on 15th November 2023, Hon'ble Prime Minister launched Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) for socio-economic development of 75 PVTG communities residing in 18 states and one UT.

The objectives of the abhiyan are being met through 11 interventions implemented by 9-line Ministries. PM JANMAN has total budgetary outlay of Rs.24,104 Cr (Central share: ₹15336 Cr and State share: ₹8768 Cr).

The Union Minister who laid a statement in the upper house said that the Ministry of Tribal Affairs has consistently been conducting IEC campaigns in collaboration with State/UT Governments to enhance the effectiveness of the Abhiyan. Two major nation-wide Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) campaigns under PM-JANMAN were held to raise awareness about the initiative. The campaigns took place from 15 December 2023 to 15 January 2024, and from 23 August 2024 to 02 October 2024. A range of national, state, and district-level events and activities were organized during these campaigns. Financial assistance was also provided to the relevant State/UT Governments under the Centrally Sponsored scheme 'Support to Tribal Research Institutes (TRI)' to facilitate the organization of state/district-level events and carry out activities such as Aadhar camps during the campaign period.

Additionally, the Ministry has been regularly conducting Manthan Shivirs at the national level in collaboration with partner ministries, State Tribal Welfare Departments, and District Collectors. Regular reviews and stakeholder consultations are also held to ensure the effective implementation of the Abhiyan.

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