Tribal Welfare Revolution: Centre’s Mega Outreach for PM-JANMAN & Dharti Aaba in 500 Districts

Flagship Schemes: At a Glance
1. PM-JANMAN (2023)
Focus: 75 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)
Coverage: Health, education, livelihood gaps in remote habitations
Budget FY26: ₹14,925cr (46% YoY increase)
2. Dharti Aaba Abhiyan (2024)
Named After: Freedom fighter Birsa Munda (“Father of Earth”)
Scope: Umbrella initiative converging 17 ministries
Key Components:
PMAY housing
Rural electrification
Hostel construction
Livestock/fisheries support
Budget: ₹79,156cr over 5 years
 

Outreach Mechanics: Doorstep Delivery
Duration: June 15–30, 2025 (aligned with Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh)
Key Services:
Aadhaar & Ayushman Bharat enrollment
Forest Rights Act (FRA) title distribution
Pension/Jan Dhan account openings
Target: 1 lakh tribal-dominated villages/habitations
Strategy:
Block-level awareness camps
Inter-ministerial convergence
Digital document processing
 

Systemic Reforms & Budget Push
Constitutional Backing:
Article 342 (Scheduled Tribes identification)
Fifth & Sixth Schedule areas
Funding Shift:
ST Component (STC) allocations up 5x in decade
FY26 Tribal Affairs budget: ₹14,925cr (46% hike)
EMRS Boost: 740+ Eklavya schools for STEM education
 
 
5 Sample Q&A for Exams
Q1: What distinguishes PVTGs from other Scheduled Tribes?
A: PVTGs are 75 most vulnerable groups with pre-agricultural tech, stagnant populations, and extreme poverty.
Q2: How does Dharti Aaba Abhiyan honor Birsa Munda?
A: Named after his title “Dharti Aaba,” it converges 17 ministries for tribal welfare saturation.
Q3: Which three schemes saw major budget hikes in FY26?
A: PM-JANMAN, Dharti Aaba Abhiyan, and Eklavya Model Residential Schools.
Q4: What key documents are prioritized in tribal saturation camps?
A: Aadhaar, Ayushman cards, FRA titles, and pension accounts.
Q5: What constitutional provisions protect ST interests?
A: Articles 244, 275(1), Fifth/Sixth Schedules, and the Forest Rights Act 2006.