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Housing & Shelter; Utility & Sanitation; Health & Wellness; Education & Learning

PM Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN)

The scheme aims to improve the socio-economic status of PVTGs by saturating families and habitations with basic facilities and services. It provides 11 critical infrastructure and welfare interventions, including housing, water, electricity, and connectivity.

Authority

Central

Region

None

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Housing | - Provision of pucca houses to all eligible Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group households having kaccha houses (Target: 4,90,000 households). | - The basic unit cost of the house is enhanced to ₹2,00,000/-, with additional facilities raising it to ₹2,39,000/-. | Road Connectivity | - Construction of connecting roads (Target: 8,000 KM) linking approximately 6,500 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group villages. | - The construction cost per Kilometer would be ₹1,00,00,000/-. | Drinking Water | - Provision of piped water supply/Functional Household Tap Connection (FHTC) to all Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group households. | - Community water supply will be provided to villages/habitations with a population of less than 20 households. | Health | - Deployment of Mobile Medical Units (MMUs) (Target: 1,000 MMUs) in Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group habitations/villages. | - The cost is ₹33,88,000/- per MMU per annum, with Operational Expenditure (Op Ex) as per norms. | Education Hostels | - Construction of residential hostels (Target: 500 hostels) in existing schools in Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group areas. | - The cost is ₹2,75,00,000/- per hostel construction, subject to the actual estimate as per existing cost sharing ratio. | Anganwadi Centers (AWCs) | - Construction of Anganwadi Centers (Target: 2,500 AWCs) in Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group habitations/villages. | - The unit cost is ₹12,00,000/- per Anganwadi Center. | Livelihood (VDVKs) | - Setting up of Van Dhan Vikas Kendras (VDVKs) (Target: 500 VDVKs). | - An amount of ₹15,00,000/- meant for 300 members will be released on a pro rata basis. | Multipurpose Centers (MPCs) | - Construction of Multipurpose Centers (Target: 1,000 MPCs). | - The unit cost is ₹60,00,000/- per unit. | Solar Power/Electricity | - Provision of solar power solutions to 1,00,000 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group households. | - Funding is ₹50,000/- per household or actual cost for 300 Watt supply. | Telecom Connectivity | Installation of mobile towers (Target: 3,000 mobile towers) in all uncovered villages/habitations.

Who can apply

The applicant must belong to a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) community.; The applicant must reside in one of the 18 States and Union Territories having a notified Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group population.; The applicant household must be identified as eligible through the physical survey conducted by state governments using the mobile application on the PM Gati-shakti Portal.; The applicant household seeking a pucca house must currently reside in a kaccha house.; The applicant household seeking solar power solutions must be an unelectrified household not covered under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS).; The applicant household seeking an on-grid electricity connection shall be an identified beneficiary household under PM-JANMAN, irrespective of standard eligibility criteria under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) for the State and Electricity distribution company (DISCOM).

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

If my habitation is seeking the installation and operation of a new Anganwadi Centre facility, what is the modified minimum population requirement for its establishment?

To facilitate the construction and running of an Anganwadi Centre, the existing population norms have been changed to require a minimum habitation population of 100 and above.

What is the core characteristic I must possess to be considered a target beneficiary for all the infrastructure and welfare improvements offered by this major mission?

You must strictly belong to one of the 75 identified communities categorized as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG).

If I am applying for construction support to improve my residential situation, what specific condition must my current dwelling meet to qualify for a pucca house?

To be eligible for the provision of a pucca (permanent) house, your Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group household must currently be residing in a kaccha (temporary) house.

What essential personal identification documents or entitlements are facilitated or required for identified beneficiaries under this mission?

The Block Level Implementation Team is responsible for facilitating entitlements like Aadhar card, Ayushman Bharat card, and Forest Right Act (FRA) Pattas for eligible beneficiaries.

What is the extended timeline provided for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group households to receive pucca houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin component of this mission?

Specifically for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs), the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) housing scheme component has been extended until March 2026.

What is the minimum population threshold required in my area for the modified scheme guidelines to sanction and construct a connecting road under the infrastructure plan?

To qualify for connecting road construction under the modified scheme norms, your village or habitation must have a minimum population of 100 and above.

I am an individual seeking vocational skill training; what size restriction applies to the Self-Help Group I must be a member of to participate in the livelihood enhancement activities?

If participating in the Van Dhan Vikas Kendra program, the flexibility norms specify that each Van Dhan Self-Help Group (VDSHG) must consist of between 10 and 20 members.

If I belong to one of the identified traditional groups, what is the geographical requirement regarding my place of residence to qualify for this mission?

The applicant must reside within one of the 18 States and Union Territories where the population of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups has been officially notified.

I am seeking support for income generation activities; what organizational structure must my group belong to in order to establish a Van Dhan Vikas Kendra?

Your group should be established as a Van Dhan Vikas Kendra (VDVK). This Kendra must be composed of between five and fifteen Van Dhan Self-Help Groups (VDSHG).

Regarding the provision of safe drinking water facilities, what specific household limit applies to villages that will receive community water supply instead of individual household connections?

The provision for a single point community water connection is intended for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group villages or habitations that have a population count of less than 20 households.

Are there any special considerations for securing an electricity connection through the on-grid Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme if my household does not meet the standard state eligibility requirements?

Yes, all identified beneficiary households under this mission are eligible for funding for an on-grid electricity connection under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), irrespective of the standard eligibility criteria for the State and Electricity distribution company (DISCOM).

In the event that my unelectrified house is considered for an off-grid solar power solution, is there any previous government scheme coverage that would disqualify me?

Yes, if your household has already been covered under the SAUBHAGYA scheme, you would be excluded from receiving the off-grid solar power solution intervention.