PM Modi Releases First Installment of PM-JANMAN Scheme.

National | Dated: 16 Jan 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the first installment of funds under the "Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan" (PM-JANMAN). The funds were transferred directly to the bank accounts of beneficiaries for the construction of pucca houses under PMAY-G. The scheme aims to improve the socio-economic conditions of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • The total outlay of the mission is approximately Rs 24,000 crore.
  • It targets basic amenities like safe housing, clean drinking water, and sanitation for PVTG households.
  • There are 75 PVTGs identified across 18 states and 1 UT.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Scheme: PM-JANMAN.
  • Focus: Tribal Welfare (PVTGs).
  • Component: Housing & Amenities.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

PM-JANMAN scheme, for which the first installment was recently released, targets which specific group of people?

Correct Answer: Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)

🚀 Quick Recap:

About PM-JANMAN

  • Full Form – Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan
  • Target – PVTGs