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Informing about the achievements of his ministry he said that building on the success of the PM-JANMAN scheme, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs(MoTA) has launched a transformative multi-sectoral initiative, DhartiAaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan, to ensure the holistic and sustainable development of tribal population in villages. The Scheme was launched by the Hon’ble Prime Minister on 02.10.2024 at Hazaribagh, Jharkhand.
“This ambitious program integrates schemes from 17 ministries, including MoTA, through 25 targeted interventions, focusing on saturating tribal villages with essential service infrastructure. The Abhiyan is underpinned by a significant investment of ₹79,156 crore over five years, comprising a central share of ₹56,333 crore and a state share of ₹22,823crore, mobilized through the Development Action Plan for Scheduled Tribes(DAPST)”, he said.
Oram said that the Abhiyan focuses on addressing infrastructural and human development gaps in high tribal concentration villages, aspirational districts, and blocks based on Antyodaya Mission Gap Data (2022-23). The program extends beyond aspirational blocks and districts targeting nearly 5 crores tribal population living in 63,843 tribal villages in 2,911 blocks of 549 districts of 26 States and 4 UTs with a total outlay of ₹79,156 crore.
Besides, he informed that the National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) has implemented several transformative initiatives to enhance the quality of education, infrastructure, and holistic development of tribal students, particularly in Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS). These initiatives focus on academic excellence, skill development, extracurricular engagement, teacher training, digital learning, leadership, and student well-being.
Minister Oram said that his Ministry implements five scholarship schemes, benefiting 30 lakh tribal students annually. Budget Increased 3 times in financial allocation (Rs. 978 crores to ~Rs. 3,088 crore).
