Launch of Tribal Welfare Projects Under DAJGUA, EMRS and PM-JANMAN | 12 Oct 2024

Source: PIB

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Recently, the Prime Minister inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for projects worth over Rs 80,000 crore in Jharkhand, including the launch of Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA). 

• He also inaugurated 40 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) and laid the foundation stone for 25 more, along with several projects under the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN).

What is Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan?

• Originally named the PM Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PM-JUGA), is an umbrella scheme to implement existing schemes across 63,000 Scheduled Tribe-majority villages. 
  • Dharti Aaba refers to Birsa Munda, a 19th-century tribal leader and anti-colonial icon from Jharkhand. 
• The initiative aims to address critical gaps in social infrastructure, health, education, and livelihood through 25 interventions implemented by various 17 Ministries and Departments of the Government of India.

What are Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS)?

• EMRS is a scheme for making model residential schools for Scheduled Tribes (STs) across India. It started in the year 1997-98. Its nodal ministry is the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. 
  • These schools are being developed to provide quality education to tribal students, focusing on academic as well as overall development. 
  • The EMR Schools generally follow the CBSE curriculum. 
• The scheme aims to build schools similar to Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas and Kendriya Vidyalayas, with a focus on state-of-the-art facilities for preserving local art and culture, as well as providing training in sports and skill development.

What is Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN)? 

• PM-JANMAN was launched on 15th November 2023, on Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas,  to improve the socio-economic welfare of PVTGs. 
• It is implemented by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, in collaboration with the State governments and the PVTGs communities. 
  • It encompasses various sectors, including safe housing under the PM-Awas Scheme, access to clean drinking water, improved healthcare, education, nutrition, road and telecommunications connectivity, as well as opportunities for sustainable livelihoods. 
• The plan also includes the establishment of Van Dhan Vikas Kendras for trading in forest produce, off-grid solar power systems for 1 lakh households, and solar street lights. 
• The scheme is expected to enhance the quality of life and well-being of the PVTGs, by addressing their multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination and exclusion, and by recognizing and valuing their unique and valuable contribution to national and global development.