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Implementation of PM JANMAN and tribal development programmes in Odisha

The article details the implementation status of various tribal development programs and welfare schemes, particularly PM JANMAN, in Odisha. It highlights the monitoring efforts by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, the focus on Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs), and the progress in providing basic amenities and livelihood opportunities through multi-sectoral interventions. Key schemes like Dharti Aaba Janjati Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA), Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs), Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission (PMJVM), and various scholarship schemes are also covered, showcasing a comprehensive approach to tribal socio-economic development.

The article details the implementation status of various tribal development programs and welfare schemes, particularly PM JANMAN, in Odisha. It highlights the monitoring efforts by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, the focus on Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs), and the progress in providing basic amenities and livelihood opportunities through multi-sectoral interventions. Key schemes like Dharti Aaba Janjati Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA), Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs), Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission (PMJVM), and various scholarship schemes are also covered, showcasing a comprehensive approach to tribal socio-economic development.

Exam linkage

GS Paper 2: Social Justice - Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population (Tribals); Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors.

Syllabus mapping

Social Justice & DevelopmentWelfare Schemes & Social PoliciesWelfare Schemes Vulnerable SectionsSocial Sector Health EducationPoverty HungerPost Independence ConsolidationWomen Population Urbanization

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