Executive Summary:
This document contains the answer provided by the Minister of State for Tribal Affairs in response to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 4659 regarding the Pradhan Mantri Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana (PMVKY). The response identifies welfare schemes under PMVKY and provides district-wise beneficiary data for Gujarat. Annexure I details the components of PMVKY, while Annexure II lists the district-wise number of Scheduled Tribe (ST) beneficiaries in Gujarat. The information pertains to data from financial years 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
Key Points / Main Content:
Welfare Schemes under PMVKY:
* Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA): Launched on October 2, 2024, to saturate infrastructural gaps in 63,843 villages over 5 years, benefiting over 5 crore tribals. Budgetary outlay is Rs.79,156 Cr (Central share: Rs.56,333 Cr; State share: Rs.22,823 Cr).
* Development of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) - Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN): Launched on November 15, 2023, with a financial outlay of around Rs.24,000 Crore to saturate PVTG households with basic facilities in 3 years.
* Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST students: Provides scholarships to students in Classes IX-X with parental income not exceeding Rs. 2.50 lakhs per annum (Rs.225/month for day scholars, Rs.525/month for hostellers). Funding ratio is 75:25 between Centre and States, except for North East and Hilly States/UTs (90:10) and UTs without legislature (100% Central share).
* Post-Matric Scholarship for ST students: Provides financial assistance to ST students at post-matriculation levels with parental income not exceeding Rs. 2.50 lakhs per annum. Funding ratio is 75:25 between Centre and States, except for NE and Hilly States/UTs (90:10) and UTs without legislature (100% Central share).
* Support to Tribal Research Institutes (TRIs): Provides financial assistance to TRIs for research, documentation, training, capacity building, and promotion of tribal heritage. Funding is 100% grant-in-aid by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
* Administrative Costs to States/UTs: Supports the establishment of Project Management Units (PMUs) in States/UTs to implement schemes for tribal development and welfare.
Beneficiary Data in Gujarat:
* Annexure II provides district-wise data on ST beneficiaries under PMVKY in Gujarat, including Post Matric Scholarship, Pre Matric Scholarship, PMAAGY Approval for ST students, PMJANMAN No of MPC, DAJGUA No of Works, No of VDVK and beneficiaries from FY 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
* A total of 328,311 students have benefited from Post Matric Scholarship and Pre Matric Scholarship.
* A total of 6,419 works have been completed for DAJGUA.
* A total of 39 VDVKs have been setup.
* A total of 21 MPCs works are in progress under PMJANMAN scheme.
* A total of 1,050 STs have been benefited under the PMAAGY scheme.
Impact Analysis:
Central Government (Ministry of Tribal Affairs):
* Impact: Responsible for funding, implementing, and monitoring the PMVKY schemes.
* Action Required: Continue to provide financial support, oversee scheme implementation, and analyze the impact of the schemes on tribal communities.
State Governments/UT Administrations:
* Impact: Responsible for implementing the schemes at the state/UT level and disbursing scholarships.
* Action Required: Effectively implement the schemes, ensure timely disbursement of scholarships, and establish PMUs for better coordination and monitoring.
Tribal Research Institutes (TRIs):
* Impact: Responsible for conducting research, documentation, and training related to tribal affairs.
* Action Required: Utilize the financial assistance to strengthen their research capabilities, preserve tribal heritage, and conduct capacity building programs.
Scheduled Tribe (ST) Students:
* Impact: Benefit from scholarships for education and improved access to basic facilities.
* Action Required: Apply for scholarships and utilize the opportunities provided by the schemes to improve their educational outcomes and living standards.
Tribal Communities in Identified Villages/Areas:
* Impact: Benefit from improved infrastructure, access to health, education, and livelihood opportunities.
* Action Required: Engage with the government programs and utilize the available resources to improve their overall well-being.
Key Entities Referenced
Pradhan Mantri Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana: A welfare scheme aimed at the overall welfare of the tribal society, abbreviated as PMVKY.
Gujarat: State in India where the number of tribal people benefited from the PMVKY scheme is being tracked.
SHRI RAJESH NARANBHAI CHUDASAMA: Member of Lok Sabha who asked the unstarred question about the Pradhan Mantri Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana.
SHRI DURGADAS UIKEY: Minister of State for Tribal Affairs who provided the answer to the Lok Sabha question.
Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan: A mission abbreviated as PM JANMAN, aimed at saturating PVTG households with basic facilities.
Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan: A campaign also known as DAJGUA launched on 2nd October, 2024, that aims to saturate infrastructural gaps in villages and improve access to facilities.
Development of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups: A program initiative referred to as PVTGs, aimed at the development of vulnerable tribal groups.
Lok Sabha: The lower house of the Parliament of India, where the question regarding the Yojana was raised.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 4659
TO BE ANSWERED ON- 21/08/2025
PRADHAN MANTRI VANBANDHU KALYAN YOJANA
4659. SHRI RAJESH NARANBHAI CHUDASAMA:
Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government proposes to further expand the Pradhan Mantri Vanbandhu
Kalyan Yojana (PMVKY) which aims at the overall welfare of the tribal society; and
(b) the number of tribal people benefited from this scheme so far in Gujarat, district-
wise
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE FOR TRIBAL AFFAIRS
(SHRI DURGADAS UIKEY)
(a): Pre-Matric Scholarship for STs, Post-Matric Scholarship for STs, Development of
Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)/ Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya
Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN), Support to Tribal Research Institute, Administrative
Assistance for Project Management Units and Pradhan Mantri Adi Adarsh Gram Yojna
(PMAAGY) revamped as Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) are
welfare schemes under the umbrella of Pradhan Mantri Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana
(PMVKY). Details of schemes are given at Annexure I.
(b): The district-wise number of ST beneficiaries under Pradhan Mantri Vanbandhu
Kalyan Yojana (PMVKY) in Gujarat is given at Annexure II.Annexure I
Annexure referred to in reply to part (a) of the Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No.
4659 for 21.08.2025 by Shri Rajesh Naranbhai Chudasama regarding “Pradhan
Mantri Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana”
(i) Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan: Hon'ble PM launched Dharti Aaba
Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan on 2nd October, 2024. The Abhiyan comprises of 25
interventions implemented by 17-line Ministries and aims to saturate infrastructural gaps
in 63,843 villages, improve access to health, education, Anganwadi facilities and
providing livelihood opportunities benefiting more than 5 crore tribals in 549 districts
and 2,911 blocks in 30 States/UTs in 5 years. The Abhiyan has total budgetary outlay of
Rs.79,156 Cr (Central share: ₹56,333 Cr and State share: ₹22,823 Cr).
(ii) Development of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)/ Pradhan
Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN): Government has
launched Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) on 15th
November 2023, which is celebrated as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas. The mission with
financial outlay of around Rs.24,000 Crore aims to saturate PVTG households and
habitations with basic facilities such as safe housing, clean drinking water and sanitation,
improved access to education, health and nutrition, road and telecom connectivity,
electrification of un-electrified households and sustainable livelihood opportunities in
time bound manner in 3 years.
(iii) Pre-Matric Scholarships to ST students: The scheme is applicable to students who
are studying in Classes IX –X. Parental income from all sources should not be more than
Rs.2.50 lakhs per annum. Scholarship of Rs.225/-per month for day scholars and
Rs.525/-per month for hostellers is given for a period of 10 months in a year. Scholarship
is disbursed through the State Government/UT Administration. Funding ratio is 75:25
between Centre and States for all States except North East and Hills States/UT like
Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Jammu and Kashmir where it is 90:10. For UTs
without legislature sharing pattern is 100% Central share.
(iv) Post Matric Scholarship to ST students: The objective of the scheme is to provide
financial assistance to the Scheduled Tribe students studying at post-matriculation
or post-secondary levels to enable them to complete their education. Parental income
from all sources should not be more than Rs.2.50 lakhs per annum. Compulsory fees
charged by educational institutions are reimbursed subject to the limit fixed by the
concerned State Fee fixation committee and scholarship amount of Rs.230 to Rs.1200
per month, depending upon the course of study is paid. The Scheme is implemented by
the State Governments and Union Territory Administrations. Funding ratio is 75:25
between Centre and States for all States except NE and Hilly States/UT of Himachal
Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Jammu and Kashmir where it is 90:10. For UTs without
legislature sharing pattern is 100% Central share.
(v) Support to Tribal Research Institutes (TRIs): Ministry extends support to the State
Governments through the Scheme to set up new TRIs where it didn’t exist and to
strengthen functioning of existing TRIs to carry out its core responsibility towards
Research & Documentations, Training and capacity building, promotion of rich tribal
heritage etc. To preserve tribal art and culture, financial assistance is provided to TRI’s
to carry out various activities to preserve and promote tribal culture and heritage across
the country through research and documentation, maintenance and preservation of art &
artefacts, setting up of tribal museum, exchange visits for the tribals to other parts of the
State, organizing tribal festivals etc. Funding under this Scheme is 100% grant-in-aid bythe Ministry of Tribal Affairs to the TRIs on need basis with the approval of Apex
Committee.
(vi) Administrative Costs to State/UTs: The scheme is being implemented by the
Ministry through States/U.Ts. Under the scheme, All States/UTs will be required to set
up a PMU which will help in implementing all schemes initiatives of the Ministry for
development and welfare of tribals. The Project Management Unit will have a pool of
experts having the required technical expertise needed to support and improve the
efficiency of different programmes and schemes. The State/UT Programme Management
Unit is established for effective planning, implementation and monitoring of various
schemes funded and supported by MoTA for development and welfare of tribals. It also
aims to analyse the implementation efficiency of the scheme, so as to provide inputs for
future corrections.Annexure II
Annexure referred to in reply to part (b) of the Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 4659
for 21.08.2025 by Shri Rajesh Naranbhai Chudasama regarding “Pradhan Mantri
Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana”
District-wise number of ST beneficiaries under Pradhan Mantri Vanbandhu Kalyan
Yojana (PMVKY) in Gujarat
Post Matric Pre Matric PMAAGY
Scholarship Scholarship (Approval
for ST for ST Year PM-
Sr. PM-JANMAN DA-
District Students FY Students FY 2021-22, JANMAN
No (VDVK) JGUA
2022-23, 2022-23, 2022-23 (MPC)
2023-24 & 2023-24 & and 2023-
2024-25 2024-25 24)
Total Total No of
No of No of No of No of
1 2 Student Student Works
Works VDVKs Beneficiaries Works
Beneficiaries Beneficiaries (MPC)
1 Ahmadabad 2727 42845 0 0 0 0 0
2 Arvalli 14142 27693 0 0 0 0 1
3 Banaskantha 10675 51701 507 0 0 0 1
4 Bharuch 16067 21944 0 0 2 100 4
5 Bhavnagar 1703 4880 0 0 0 0 0
6 Chhotaudepur 20997 38070 412 0 0 0 6
7 Dahod 57624 75917 128 0 0 0 3
8 Junagadh 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
9 Kachchh 748 824 0 0 0 0 0
10 Mahisagar 11135 26396 47 0 0 0 0
11 Narmada 20565 27293 761 4 2 100 1
12 Navsari 34189 51651 267 1 3 150 2
13 Panchmahals 14282 19118 0 0 0 0 1
14 Rajkot 5420 20561 0 0 0 0 0
15 Sabarkantha 11288 32688 0 3 0 0 1
16 Surat 26986 58784 2218 0 2 100 1
17 Tapi 23488 40905 1634 22 2 100 7
18 The Dangs 10376 15523 0 0 4 200 0
19 Vadodara 9671 16287 0 0 0 0 0
20 Valsad 36228 62666 445 9 6 300 3
Total 328311 635746 6419 39 21 1050 32
Note: 1. Under the PM-JANMAN scheme construction of 4 MPCs has been completed, remaining
MPCs are under progress at various stages.
2. For the purpose of scholarship schemes, the beneficiaries of Junagadh district are
administratively considered under the jurisdiction of Rajkot district.
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