NATIONAL POLICY REVIEW: PRADHAN MANTRI JANJATIYA UNNAT GRAM ABHIYAN (PMJUGA)

AUTHOR – BEARLIN JINCY J. D, STUDENT AT SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE IN LAW, THE TAMILNADU DR. AMBEDKAR LAW UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI

BEST CITATION – BEARLIN JINCY J. D, A STUDY ON MIGRANTS AND THEIR HUMAN RIGHTS, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 4 (3) OF 2024, PG. 394-400, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

INTRODUCTION

In order to promote holistic socioeconomic development among the nation’s tribal people, especially in rural areas, the Indian government has established a game-changing program known as the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gramme Abhiyan (PMJUGA).  This ambitious program aims to empower over 5 crore tribal people living in over 63,000 villages by providing comprehensive development and empowerment for tribal families in villages with a tribal majority and aspirational districts.Based on information from the 2011 Census of India, the statement “over 5 crore tribal people living in over 63,000 villages” is made. In 2011, the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was estimated to be 10.43 crore, or around 8.6% of India’s overall population, according to the Census. A report or analysis based on that census, which is frequently incorporated into government plans and programs, might specifically identify 5 crore indigenous people living in 63,000 villages.With the Ministry of Tribal Affairs leading the charge, PMJUGA aims to close the developmental divide between populations that are tribal and those that are not. By a number of focused actions, it aims to improve livelihood opportunities, infrastructure, education, and healthcare. Alongside enabling tribal groups to actively contribute to India’s wider economic prosperity, the initiative places a strong emphasis on protecting their cultural legacy.  With its focus on vital issues including connectivity, skill development, clean water availability, and sanitation, PMJUGA is well-positioned to establish a long-lasting framework for inclusive and empowered tribal communities. With this scheme, India’s tribal populations would no longer be marginalised but will instead play a vital role in the socioeconomic development of their country.