Why in News?
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has requested the Census 2026 to enumerate PVTGs separately to capture accurate demographic, cultural, and socio-economic data, aiding targeted scheme implementation like PM-JANMAN and assessing if current PVTG classification remains relevant.
Description:
| Feature | Detail |
| Scheme Name | PM-JANMAN |
| Target Group | Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) |
| Implementing Agency | Ministry of Tribal Affairs + States |
| Coverage | 75 PVTGs across 18 States + 1 UT |
| Main Focus Areas | Housing, health, education, livelihood, infrastructure, clean energy |
| Significant Initiative | Van Dhan Vikas Kendras, Solar power & street lights |
| Data Challenge | Accurate PVTG population & demographics lacking; survey-based estimate ~47.5 lakh |
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