Government Launches Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan

The government introduced the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan to enhance the socio-economic status of tribal communities. Announced during the budget speech by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the program aims for comprehensive coverage of tribal families in 63,000 villages, benefiting 5 crore tribals.

The government on Tuesday announced the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan, a new initiative aimed at uplifting the socio-economic conditions of tribal communities across India.

Unveiled during the national budget speech, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized the program's focus on achieving saturation coverage for tribal families in tribal-majority villages and aspirational districts.

The ambitious program is set to cover 63,000 tribal villages and will benefit approximately 5 crore tribal people, marking a significant step towards inclusivity and development.

(With inputs from agencies.)