Ministry of Tribal Affairs
PM-JANMAN (Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan)
Free pucca housing, road and telecom connectivity, drinking water, electricity connections, mobile health units, and residential schooling for PVTG households and habitations
A Government of India mission for the socio-economic development of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs), run by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs together with nine other ministries, funding housing, roads, water, electricity, health, education and livelihood in PVTG habitations.
Am I Eligible?
Quick check — answer 3 questions
Is your age between 0 and 100 years?
Is your annual family income under ₹1 Cr?
Do you live in a Rural area?
Benefit Details
Free pucca housing, road and telecom connectivity, drinking water, electricity connections, mobile health units, and residential schooling for PVTG households and habitations
Provided by Central Government
Eligibility Criteria
Members of one of the 75 identified Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs), residing in a covered PVTG habitation across 18 states and 1 Union Territory
0 to 100 years
Up to ₹1 Cr / year
Rural
Required Documents
💡 Tip: Keep original documents and 2 photocopies ready. Self-attest all photocopies.
How to Apply
Identification by local authorities
offlinePVTG habitations and households are identified and surveyed by the State Tribal Welfare Department
Household verification
offlineOfficials verify PVTG status and household needs (housing, water, electricity, etc.)
Component allocation
offlineHousehold is enrolled for relevant components (PMAY-G housing, Jal Jeevan connection, electrification, etc.)
Benefit delivery
offlineRespective line department (housing/power/health/education) delivers the specific benefit
Grievance and follow-up
offlineContact the local Tribal Welfare office or Ministry of Tribal Affairs for any missed benefit
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick Summary
Related Schemes
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana — Gramin (PMAY-G)
₹1.20 lakh (plain areas) or ₹1.30 lakh (hilly/northeastern/IAP areas) to construct a pucca house of minimum 25 sq. mt.
Jal Jeevan Mission (Har Ghar Jal)
Free piped tap water connection inside the home for every rural household — priority to BPL, SC/ST, and families with young children; Village Water & Sanitation Committee manages local supply for long-term reliability
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana — Urban (PMAY-U)
Interest subsidy of 3–6.5% p.a. on home loans for 20 years (CLSS) — saving ₹2–6 lakh over the loan tenure; direct construction assistance of ₹1.5–₹2.5 lakh for EWS/LIG beneficiaries; slum dwellers get pucca houses at no/nominal cost
SVAMITVA Scheme (Survey of Villages & Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas)
Legal property card (title deed / Record of Rights) for your rural house — enables using property as collateral for bank loans; reduces property disputes; provides permanent digital record accessible online anytime
⚠️ Disclaimer: Information is compiled from official government sources for guidance purposes. Eligibility and benefits may vary. Always verify with the official portal or nearest government office before applying.
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