PM Modi releases first part of PMAY-G scheme under PM-JANMAN; 1 Lakh beneficiaries will benefit | Important updates
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to release the first tranche of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) scheme under the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) scheme for 1 lakh beneficiaries. According to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), the first episode will be released on January 15 at 12 noon through video conference. The Prime Minister will also interact with the beneficiaries of Prime Minister JANMAN on this occasion, according to a report by news agency IANS.
PM-JANMAN for the welfare of PVTGs
In line with the Prime Minister's efforts towards Antyodaya's vision of empowering the last person at the last mile, PM-JANMAN was launched on November 15, 2023 for the socio-economic well-being of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs), on the occasion of Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas.
The PMO said PM-JANMAN, with a budget of around Rs 24,000 crore, focuses on 11 critical interventions through 9 ministries.
PM-JANMAN: Purpose and meaning
It aims at improving the socio-economic conditions of the PVTGs by saturating PVTG households and homes with basic amenities such as safe housing, clean drinking water and sanitation, improved access to education, healthcare and nutrition, electricity, road and telecom connectivity , and sustainable life chances.
Most festivals focus on crops, farmers and villages, says Prime Minister Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday participated in the Pongal celebrations at Union Minister L Murugan's residence in New Delhi. The Prime Minister extended his best wishes on the occasion of Pongal and said the festive fervor can be seen from every home in Tamil Nadu.
Modi wished a continuous flow of happiness, prosperity and contentment in the lives of all citizens. He also noted that the Lohri celebrations will take place on Saturday, the festive occasion of Makar Uttarayan on Sunday, Makar Sankranti celebrated on Monday and the beginning of Magh Bihu very soon. Modi conveyed his best wishes to all citizens for the ongoing festive season in the country.
The Prime Minister expressed his joy at recognizing similar faces and recalled meeting them during the Tamil Puthandu celebrations last year. Modi thanked L Murugan for the invitation and said the feeling is similar to celebrating festivities with family and friends.
Quoting the great saint Thiruvalluvar, the Prime Minister highlighted the role of educated citizens, honest businessmen and good crops in building the nation and said that during Pongal, fresh crops are offered to God, making 'Annadata Kisans' the focus of this festive gathering . tradition.
(With input from agencies)