Development of Tharurhat Area for Tribals

**Executive Summary** The DhartiAabaJanjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) was launched on October 2, 2024, by the Hon'ble Prime Minister. This initiative aims to address infrastructural gaps and improve access to essential services for tribal populations across 30 States/UTs. The abhiyan will run from October 2, 2024, to March 31, 2029, integrating 25 interventions across 17 Ministries. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Program Overview:** * The DhartiAabaJanjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) is a multi-sectoral initiative to saturate infrastructural gaps and improve access to health, education, Anganwadi facilities, roads, drinking water, and electricity for tribal people. * The program targets tribal populations in 63,843 villages across 549 districts and 2,911 blocks in 30 States/UTs. * The duration of the abhiyan is from October 2, 2024, to March 31, 2029. * It integrates 25 interventions coordinated by 17 Ministries. * **Key Multi-Sectoral Interventions and Mission Targets (2024-2028):** * **Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD):** * Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)- Gramin: Target of 20 Lakhs pucca houses. * Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY): Target of 25,000 Km Road. * **Ministry of Jal Shakti:** * Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM): To provide water to every eligible village/hamlet (approximately 63,000 villages). * **Ministry of Power:** * Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS): To cover every unelectrified household (HH) and unconnected public institutions (approximately 2.35 lakh). * **Ministry of New and Renewable Energy:** * New Solar Power Scheme - PM Surya: To cover every unelectrified HH and public institutions not covered through the grid. * **Ministry of Health and Family Welfare:** * PM Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission - PM ABHIM: Target of 1000 MMUs (Mobile Medical Units). * **Ministry of Women and Child Development:** * Anganwadi Centre- Poshan 2.0 (ICDS): Target of 8000 Saksham AWCs (2000 new AWCs and 6000 upgradations). * **DoSE&L, Ministry of Education:** * Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA): Target of 1000 hostels. * **Ministry of AYUSH:** * National AYUSH Mission: Target of 700 PoshanVatikas in EMRS (Educational and Residential hostels for Scheduled Castes). * **Ministry of Communications:** * Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF): Target of 5252 villages. * **Ministry of Tourism:** * Responsible Tourism (Swadesh Darshan): Target of 1000 Home stays. * **Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship:** * Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS) Scheme: Includes (i) Skilling Centres in tribal districts and (ii) Training of 1000 VDVKs (Van Dhan Vikas Kendras) and tribal groups. * **Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare:** * Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY): Sustainable agriculture support to FRA (Forest Rights Act) pattaholders (approximately 2 lakh). * **D/o Fisheries:** * Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY): Support to tribal fishermen: 10,000 IFR (Individual Fishing Rights) and 1000 CFR (Community Fishing Rights). * **D/o Animal Husbandry and Dairying:** * National Livestock Mission: Livestock management support to 8500 IFR holders. * **Ministry of Panchayati Raj:** * Capacity building- Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA): Capacity building for all Gram Sabhas and concerned officers at Subdivision, District, and State levels dealing with FRA. * **Ministry of Tribal Affairs:** * PMAAGY/ SCA to TD (Pradhan Mantri Adim Adatiya Gram Vikas Yojana/ Special Central Assistance to Tribal Areas Sub-Plan): * 100 TMMC (Tribal Multi-purpose Marketing Centres). * Upgradation of Ashram Schools/Govt. Schools & Hostels for Tribals. * FRA Claim Support. * CoC (Certificate of Compliance) for Sickle Cell Disease in 17 states. **Impact Analysis** * **Tribal Populations:** * **Impact:** Improved access to housing, roads, drinking water, electricity, health services, education, and livelihood opportunities. Enhanced support for agriculture, fisheries, and livestock management. Better facilities in schools and hostels. * **Action Required:** To participate in and benefit from the various schemes and interventions provided under the abhiyan. * **Ministries and Departments Involved:** * **Impact:** Increased responsibility for implementing specific interventions within their domains as part of a coordinated national effort. * **Action Required:** To execute their respective activities and achieve the stipulated mission targets within the project timeline. * **Gram Sabhas and Concerned Officers at Sub-Division, District, and State Levels:** * **Impact:** Increased engagement and responsibility in managing and implementing Forest Rights Act (FRA) related matters and capacity building initiatives. * **Action Required:** To participate in capacity building programs and deal with FRA matters as per the provisions of the Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA).

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