Parliament Question: PM Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan and Tribal Marketing Centres

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1918 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.12.2025 PM DHARTI AABA JANJATIYA GRAM UTKARSH ABHIYAN AND TRIBAL MARKETING CENTRES 1918. SHRI KUNDURU RAGHUVEER: Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has received a comprehensive proposal from the Government of Telangana under the Pradhan Mantri Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (PM DAJGUA) for the years 2024–25 and 2025–26 covering major works such as compound walls, dormitories, dining halls, kitchen sheds, water storage sumps, kitchen-cum-dining halls and other infrastructure for Tribal Welfare schools and hostels, if so, the details thereof; (b) whether the Government has received proposals for establishing Tribal Marketing and Mentoring Centres (TMMCs) to support Minor Forest Produce gatherers and tribal artisans, if so, the details thereof; (c) whether the present status of appraisal including observations issued and compliance submitted by the State Government has been recorded, if so, the details thereof; (d) whether the total amount proposed by Telangana and the components found technically viable have been identified, if so, the details thereof; and (e) the timeframe by which the Government proposes to approve and release funds to strengthen educational and livelihood infrastructure for tribal communities? ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE FOR TRIBAL AFFAIRS (SHRI DURGA DAS UIKEY) (a) The Pradhan Mantri Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (PM DA JGUA) known as Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DA JGUA) is a flagship initiative aimed at bridging critical infrastructure gaps in tribal areas, including educational institutions, hostels, and community facilities, to ensure holistic development and welfare of tribal communities. The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has received proposals from the Government of Telangana for consideration of funds. As per consideration of Project Appraisal Committee (PAC), details of approved projects under the DAJGUA scheme by Ministry of Tribal Affairs are as under: Nature of Proposal Amount i. Construction of Tribal Hostel/ classroom/ Rs 77.94 crore Teacher and Staff Quarters ii. Furniture & Fixtures iii. Repair and Renovation of existing facilities (b) Ministry of Tribal Affairs has received proposals for establishment of Tribal Multipurpose Marketing Centres (TMMCs) to provide marketing linkages, skill development, and mentoring support for Minor Forest Produce (MFP) gatherers and tribal artisans. Details are as below:- Number of Units Proposed: 02  Proposed Amount: Rs. 200.00 lakh  Number of Units Approved: 02  PAC Approved Amount: Rs. 200.00 lakh (c) The appraisal of proposals submitted by the Government of Telangana under the Pradhan Mantri Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (PM DA JGUA) for 2024–25 and 2025–26 has been completed so far. (d) The Government has received proposals from the Government of Telangana and Project appraisal committee has approved a total cost of Rs 86.38 crore for various components. Details are as below:- Financial Nature of Proposal Rs. in crore Year 2024–25: Establishment of Centre of Competency 3.48 2025–26: i. Construction of Tribal Hostel/ classroom/ Teacher 82.90 and Staff Quarters ii. Furniture & Fixtures iii. Repair and Renovation of existing facilities iv. Establishment of Tribal Multipurpose Marketing Centres (TMMC) v. Strengthening Forest Rights Act (FRA) Cell at State & District level vi. Asha honorarium and SCD Awareness (e) Fund releases to State Govt./ UT Administration as per norms prescribed in scheme guidelines, GFR 2017 rules and direction from Ministry of Finance time to time. ****