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  • Mar 04, 2024
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CENTRE’S HOUSING SCHEME FOR TRIBAL GROUPS FACING HURDLES DUE TO LACK OF ACCURATE DATA

Why in the news?

Challenges in Centre’s tribal housing scheme due to data discrepancies, hindering progress and raising concerns over beneficiary inclusion.

source:slideserve

Highlighting Data Discrepancies and State Concerns:

  • Government relies on the PM Gati Shakti portal to estimate the population of 75 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG), but discrepancies between data

from the Tribal Affairs Ministry and states create challenges.

  • States like Madhya Pradesh and Tripura highlight concerns of beneficiaries being left out due to discrepancies and dynamic population movements.
What is Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyaan (PM JANMAN)?

  • PM JANMAN led by Ministry of Tribal Affairs aims to integrate tribal communities through comprehensive schemes.
  • Focus on 11 key interventions including housing, healthcare, education, and livelihood opportunities, announced on Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas 2023.

What is Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna-Gramin (PMAY-G)?

●    PMAY-G: Central Government flagship program launched on April 1, 2016, by MoRD.

●    Aims to provide affordable housing to rural poor, including basic amenities and hygienic kitchens.

●    Beneficiaries include SCs/STs, PVTGs, freed bonded laborers, widows, ex-servicemen, disabled persons, and minorities.

About PM Gati Shakti portal:

●    PM Gati Shakti: National Master Plan for multi-modal connectivity, integrating infrastructure schemes of Ministries and State Governments.

●    Includes Bharatmala, Sagarmala, inland waterways, dry/land ports, UDAN, launched in 2021.

●    Aims to enhance transportation efficiency and infrastructure development