Lok Sabha Question No. 1918 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-11
Subject: PM Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan and  Tribal Marketing Centres
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Kunduru Raghuveer

## 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         | Nature of Proposal                                 | Amount   |
|----------------------------|----------------------------------------------------|----------|
| i.                         | Construction of Tribal Hostel/ classroom/ Rs 77.94 | crore    |
| Teacher and Staff Quarters | 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:-
- (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:-
- (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.

-  Number of Units Proposed: 02

-  Proposed Amount: Rs. 200.00 lakh

-  Number of Units Approved: 02

-  PAC Approved Amount: Rs. 200.00 lakh

| Financial Year   | Nature of Proposal                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |   Rs. in crore |
|------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------|
| 2024-25:         | Establishment of Centre of Competency                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |           3.48 |
| 2025-26:         | i. Construction of Tribal Hostel/ classroom/ Teacher 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 |          82.9  |

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