**Executive Summary**
This report summarises the progress of the PM-JANMAN (Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan) scheme in Kerala as of November 24, 2025. The scheme aims to improve the socio-economic conditions of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). Key achievements are outlined by ministry and are detailed in Annexure I and II.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **PM-JANMAN Scheme Overview:**
* Launched on November 15, 2023, for the socio-economic development of 75 PVTG communities across 18 States and one Union Territory.
* Aims to provide basic facilities like safe housing, clean water, education, health, connectivity, and livelihood opportunities in 3 years.
* Implementation involves 11 interventions by 9 Ministries.
* **Implementation and Monitoring:**
* The Ministry of Tribal Affairs collects habitation-level data via the PM Gati Shakti mobile application.
* Regular reviews conducted with State Governments and District administrations.
* Compliance with SNA SPARSH and GFRs is required.
* A digital dashboard on the PM GatiShakti portal monitors progress.
* A Project Monitoring Unit is established within the Ministry.
* NITI Aayog conducted an evaluation study in 2025.
* **Progress in Kerala (as of November 24, 2025):**
* **Ministry of Rural Development (MORD):**
* 965 houses sanctioned; 11 completed.
* **Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW):**
* 24 Mobile Medical Units (MMUs) operationalized.
* **Ministry of Jal Shakti (MoJS):**
* 96 villages sanctioned; 1 saturated village.
* **Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD):**
* 7 Anganwadi Centres (AWCs) sanctioned and operationalized.
* **Ministry of Education (MoE):**
* 4 Hostels sanctioned.
* **Ministry of Power (MoP):**
* 345 households sanctioned electricity; 313 electrified.
* **Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE):**
* 98 households sanctioned.
* **Ministry of Communications (MoC):**
* 52 habitations planned for coverage; 30 habitations covered; 15 Multipurpose Centers (MPCs) sanctioned; 4 MPCs completed.
* **Ministry of Tribal Affairs:**
* 7 Van Dhan Vikas Kendras (VDVKs) sanctioned; 5 businesses started.
* **Mission Targets and Achievements (2023-2026):**
* **Rural Development:** 238,133 houses completed out of 471,300 sanctioned. 825 km of roads completed.
* **Health and Family Welfare:** 694 MMUs operationalized.
* **Jal Shakti:** 7,712 villages achieved 100% saturation in piped water supply.
* **Women and Child Development:** 2,084 Anganwadi Centres made operational.
* **Education:** Work started in 111 hostels.
* **Power:** 134,102 households electrified.
* **New and Renewable Energy:** 5,814 households electrified.
* **Communications:** 2,944 habitations covered with mobile towers.
* **Tribal Affairs:** 328 Multipurpose Centers completed and 450 Van Dhan Vikas Kendras business started.
**Impact Analysis**
**PVTG Communities residing in 18 States and one UT.**
**Impact:** Enhanced access to basic amenities, improved socio-economic conditions, and integration into the mainstream of society.
**Action Required:** Engage with the scheme to benefit from the provided facilities and opportunities.
**State Governments and District Administrations**
**Impact:** Responsible for the effective implementation and monitoring of the PM-JANMAN scheme within their jurisdiction.
**Action Required:** Conduct regular reviews, comply with departmental instructions, and coordinate with the central ministries.
**Ministry of Tribal Affairs**
**Impact:** Tasked with overall planning, coordination, and monitoring of the PM-JANMAN scheme at the national level.
**Action Required:** Continue to oversee the scheme's progress, coordinate with State Governments, and address any challenges.
Key Entities Referenced
Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha AbhiyaN (PM JANMAN): A scheme for the socio-economic development of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).
Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs): A specific category of tribal groups requiring special attention and development initiatives.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs: The central ministry responsible for the welfare and development of Scheduled Tribes, including PVTGs.
Kerala: Indian state where the PM-JANMAN scheme is being implemented.
NITI Aayog: A government think tank involved in the evaluation of the PM-JANMAN scheme.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3209
TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.12.2025
PM-JANMAN Scheme for PVTGs in Kerala
3209. SHRI E T MOHAMMED BASHEER:
Will the minister of tribal affairs be pleased to state:
(a) the details of the work undertaken so far under the PM-JANMAN scheme for integrating tribal communities
into the mainstream of society in the State of Kerala;
(b) the manner in which the scheme is being implemented including the nature of collaboration with the State
Governments and Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs);
(c) the specific initiatives taken under the scheme to support and uplift PVTGs; and
(d) the steps put in place to ensure effective execution, monitoring and evaluation of the scheme across the country
especially in the State of Kerala?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE FOR TRIBAL AFFAIRS
(SHRI DURGADAS UIKEY)
(a) The details of benefits given under Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha AbhiyaN (PM JANMAN) in
the State of Kerala, Ministry-wise, since its inception is given in Annexure I.
(b) On 15th November 2023, Hon'ble Prime Minister launched PM JANMAN for socio-economic development
of 75 PVTG communities residing in 18 States and one UT. The mission aims to provide basic facilities to
improve their socio-economic conditions such as safe housing, clean drinking water and improved access to
education, health and nutrition, road and telecom connectivity, electrification of unelectrified households and
sustainable livelihood opportunities in 3 years. These objectives are being met through 11 interventions
implemented by 9-line Ministries.
In view of the implementation of PM JANMAN, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs through the State Governments/
UT Administration/departments has undertaken habitation level data collection exercise through PM Gati Shakti
mobile application to estimate PVTG population figures and infrastructure gaps in order to cover PVTG
population residing in villages & habitations under PM JANMAN.
(c) The details of targets and achievements under the PM JANMAN since its inception is given in Annexure II.
(d) To ensure the effective implementation and monitoring of the PM JANMAN, Ministry has been regularly
reviewing the implementation with State Governments and District administrations. Further, the State
Government is also required to comply with the instructions of Department of Expenditure regarding SNA
SPARSH alongwith applicable GFRs. Besides, for monitoring the progress of the works under PM JANMAN,
digital dashboard on PM GatiShakti portal has been developed. A Project Monitoring Unit in the Ministry has
also been established for monitoring and coordination with Ministries and States / UT. NITI Aayog has conducted
an evaluation study in 2025 covering Centrally Sponsored Schemes including PM JANMAN.Annexure I
Annex referred to in reply to part (a) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No.
3209 for answer on 18.12.2025 raised Shri E T Mohammed Basheer regarding
“PM-JANMAN Scheme for PVTGs in Kerala”
PM JANMAN Progress in the State of Kerala (as on 24th November 2025)
Ministry / Scheme Activity Progress
Houses Sanctioned (No.) 965
MoRD (PMAY-G)
Houses Completed (No.) 11
MoHFW (NHM) MMUs operationalized (No.) 24
Sanctioned Villages (No.) 96
MoJS (JJM)
Saturated Villages (No.) 1
AWCs sanctioned (No.) 7
MoWCD (POSHAN 2.0)
AWCs operationalized (No.) 7
MoE (SSA) Hostels sanctioned (No.) 4
HHs sanctioned (No.) 345
MoP (RDSS)
HHs electrified (No.) 313
MNRE HHs sanctioned (No.) 98
Habitation planned for coverage (No.) 52
MoC (DoT-USOF)
Habitations covered (No.) 30
MPCs sanctioned (No.) 15
MPCs Completed (No.) 4
MoTA
VDVKs sanctioned (No.) 7
Business started (No.) 5Annexure II
Annex referred to in reply to part (c) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No.
3209 for answer on 18.12.2025 raised Shri E T Mohammed Basheer regarding
“PM-JANMAN Scheme for PVTGs in Kerala”
PM JANMAN Progress (as on 24th November 2025)
Mission Target Sanction Physical
Name of Ministry Activity
(2023-2026) details Achievements
Provision of pucca 238133 houses
4.90 lakh houses 471300 houses
M/o Rural houses completed
Development 6951.39 km 825 Km road
Connecting roads 8000 km road
road completed
1000 MMU (733
M/o Health and Mobile Medical 694 MMUs
MMUs sufficient to 694 MMUs
Family Welfare Units operationalized
cover all)
7712 Villages
M/o Jal Shakti Piped Water Supply 19375 Villages 18463 Villages
100% Saturated
Construction and
M/o Women and 2084 AWCs
running of 2500 2500 AWCs
Child Development made operational.
Anganwadi Centres
Construction and Work started in
M/o Education 500 500 Hostels
running of hostels 111 Hostels.
Energization of 134102 HHs
M/o Power 145083 HHs 145083 HHs
unelectrified HHs Electrified
Households
As per identificaton
M/o New and sanctioned under 5814 HHs
of beneficiaries 8911 HHs
Renewable Energy New Solar Power Electrified
eligible for off-grid
Scheme
4015
M/o Installation of Coverage of 4543 habitations 2944 Habitations
Communications mobile towers habitations planned for covered
Coverage
Multipurpose
1000 1000 MPCs 328 completed
Centers
M/o Tribal Affairs
Setting up of 450 VDVKs
500 539 VDVKs
VDVKs Business Started
# As information provided by Ministry
*****