NE NEWS SERVICE
NEW DELHI, JAN 15
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday released the first instalment of ₹540 crore to one lakh beneficiaries of rural housing scheme under the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN).
Delighted to speak to PM-JANMAN beneficiaries. Our government has assiduously worked for welfare of tribals. https://t.co/3uMKYpum2x
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 15, 2024
During the event, PM Modi interacted with some beneficiaries of PM-JANMAN as they highlighted the positive changes in their lives after they availed of government schemes to get access to cooking gas connection, electricity, piped water and housing.
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The first instalment of ₹540 crore was released to beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin.
PM-JANMAN was launched for the socio-economic welfare of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) on November 15 on the occasion of Janjative Gaurav Diwas.
PM-JANMAN with a budget of approximately ₹24,000 crore, focuses on 11 critical interventions through nine ministries and is aimed at improving socio-economic conditions of PVTGs by saturating PVTG households and habitations with basic facilities such as safe housing, clean drinking water and sanitation, improved access to education, health and nutrition, electricity, road and telecom connectivity, and sustainable livelihood opportunities.
Mankunwari Bai from Jashpur district in Chhattisgarh, who is involved in agricultural work with her husband informed the Prime Minister that she is acquiring training to make Dona Pattal by engaging with self-help groups while also creating awareness about PM-JANMAN related schemes as Janman Sangi by conducting door-to-door campaigns. She is part of the self-help group called Deep Samuh which comprises 12 members. Mankunwari also informed the Prime Minister about her plans to sell the produce created in self-help groups at Van Dhan Kendras. She further spoke about the benefits received and mentioned pucca house, water, gas and electricity connection and Ayushman Card where her husband received free treatment for ear ailment and her daughter received treatment worth Rs 30,000. She also mentioned receiving benefits related to Forest Rights Act (FRA), Kisan Credit Card and PM Kisan Samman Nidhi. Mankunwari said that the tapped water connection is protecting her from consuming contaminated water and thereby saving her and her family from water-borne diseases, the gas connection is helping her save time and eliminating the smoke emitted from firewood.
Bharti Narayan Ran is a student of 9th class in Eklavya Model Residential School, Pimpri and hails from Nashik, Maharashtra impressed the Prime Minister with her Hindi language skills. Upon the PM’s enquiry about the facilities available in her school, she mentioned a large playing field, residential hostel and hygienic food. Ms Bharti also shared her aspirations to become an IAS officer and said that she got inspiration from her elder brother who is a school teacher at Ashram School. Bharti’s brother, Panduranga informed the Prime Minister that he studied in Eklavya Model School from class 6th to 12th under CBSE board and graduated from Nashik. He also informed about inspiring other children to take up studying at Eklavya Model School, especially those who wish to migrate to big cities. Speaking about the benefits received so far, Panduranga mentioned pucca house under PMAY, toilets, employment under MNREGA, Ujjwala gas connection, electricity connection, tapped water supply, One Nation One Ration Card and Ayushman Card. He also mentioned the first installment of Rs 90,000 to be transferred today under PM-JANMAN. He expressed his desire to educate all students so they can find their way to every corner of the country and serve the nation. The Prime Minister also reiterated his clarion call to carry out cleanliness campaigns in all temples and urged the students to show enthusiastic participation in their region. Prime Minister Modi conveyed his blessings to the two students and also bowed before their parents for their commitment towards educating the children. He expressed confidence that Ms Bharti will accomplish her dream and informed that the government is taking all steps to further expand the number of Eklavya schools in the country. PM Modi urged the students present on the occasion to become a part of Eklavya Schools.
Addressing on the occasion, the Prime Minister drew attention to the festive mood in the entire nation as he mentioned Uttarayan, Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Bihu celebrations. He said that today’s occasion makes the festive period even more impactful and the interactions with the beneficiaries have transcended him into a joyous mood. “On the one hand, Diwali is being celebrated in Ayodhya, while 1 lakh people from the extremely backward tribal community are also celebrating Diwali”, the Prime Minister said as he mentioned the transfer of funds into their bank accounts for the construction of pucca homes and congratulated them on the occasion.
The Prime Minister expressed confidence that the beneficiaries will celebrate this year’s Diwali in their own homes. Noting the auspicious occasion of the consecration of Ram Temple in Ayodhya, the Prime Minister expressed gratitude for getting the opportunity to become a part of such a historic occasion. PM Modi said that it is natural to remember Mata Shabri during the 11-day fasting ritual undertaken by him to honour the consecration of the Ram Temple.
