Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PM-JUGA): Complete Details
Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PM-JUGA) is a major Government of India initiative focused on improving the socio-economic conditions of tribal communities and addressing critical infrastructure gaps in tribal-majority villages.
The initiative was launched as Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) on 2 October 2024. According to the latest government information, the programme targets 63,843 tribal-majority villages across 30 States/UTs, covering 549 districts and 2,911 blocks, with the aim of benefiting more than 5 crore tribal people over five years.
PM-JUGA Key Details
- Scheme: Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan
- Short Name: PM-JUGA
- Abhiyan Name: Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan
- Launch Date: 2 October 2024
- Total Outlay: ₹79,156 crore
- Target Villages: 63,843
- Target Beneficiaries: More than 5 crore tribal people
- Coverage: 30 States/UTs, 549 Districts and 2,911 Blocks
What is PM-JUGA?
PM-JUGA is a multi-sectoral tribal development programme designed to address critical gaps in infrastructure and social development in tribal-majority villages.
The programme is not implemented as a single standalone intervention. It follows a convergence-based approach involving 25 interventions implemented through 17 line Ministries. Each concerned Ministry is responsible for implementing its assigned interventions through its respective schemes and resources.
What is the Budget of PM-JUGA?
The total budgetary outlay of PM-JUGA is ₹79,156 crore. This includes a Central Share of ₹56,333 crore and a State Share of ₹22,823 crore. The programme is planned for implementation over a five-year period.
Budget Breakdown
- Total Outlay: ₹79,156 crore
- Central Share: ₹56,333 crore
- State Share: ₹22,823 crore
What Areas are Covered Under PM-JUGA?
The programme covers multiple areas of tribal village development. Its objective is to improve both physical infrastructure and access to essential social services.
- Housing: Connecting eligible tribal households with pucca housing and related entitlements.
- Drinking Water: Improving access to safe and adequate drinking water.
- Electricity: Supporting electrification of unelectrified households and relevant public institutions.
- Road Connectivity: Improving all-weather road connectivity to tribal-majority villages.
- Healthcare: Improving access through health programmes, mobile medical units and eligible health coverage.
- Education: Strengthening educational infrastructure and access.
- Anganwadi Services: Improving facilities for children and mothers.
- Livelihood: Supporting livelihood and income-generation opportunities.
- Digital Connectivity: Improving mobile and internet connectivity in covered areas.
17 Ministries and 25 Interventions
PM-JUGA uses convergence between different government programmes. A total of 25 interventions implemented by 17 line Ministries are part of the programme. Each Ministry is responsible for implementing the intervention assigned to it.
The interventions include housing through PMAY-Gramin, roads through PMGSY, drinking water under Jal Jeevan Mission, electricity-related interventions, healthcare services, Ayushman Bharat, education, nutrition and livelihood-related programmes.
How are Villages Selected for PM-JUGA?
The programme primarily covers tribal-majority villages with a population of 500 or more and at least 50% tribal residents. Villages in Aspirational areas with the prescribed tribal population are also included within the eligibility framework.
What Benefits Can Tribal Families Receive?
PM-JUGA should not be understood as a single scheme providing the same cash benefit to every beneficiary. Instead, it is a convergence-based programme designed to saturate selected villages and eligible households with facilities delivered through different government schemes.
Depending on the applicable scheme and eligibility criteria, households and villages may receive access to housing, drinking water, electricity, roads, healthcare, education, Anganwadi facilities, livelihood opportunities and other infrastructure.
Important Note
PM-JUGA is not simply a direct cash-benefit scheme. Benefits and facilities are delivered through different government programmes to selected villages and eligible households.
Latest Status of PM-JUGA
In August 2026, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs stated that PM-JUGA/DAJGUA continues to target 63,843 villages across 30 States/UTs and more than 5 crore tribal beneficiaries. The Ministry has also provided intervention-wise and state-wise information regarding implementation and village coverage.
In Madhya Pradesh, government information released in August 2026 stated that 591 villages across 11 blocks in Chhindwara and Pandhurna districts are included in the DAJGUA village list for implementation of benefits under the programme.
Difference Between PM-JUGA and PM-JANMAN
PM-JUGA and PM-JANMAN are both major tribal development initiatives, but they have different target groups and scopes. PM-JUGA focuses broadly on infrastructure and socio-economic development in tribal-majority villages, while PM-JANMAN specifically focuses on Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) and aims to saturate their households and habitations with basic facilities.
Conclusion
Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PM-JUGA) is a comprehensive government initiative focused on the development of tribal-majority villages. With a total outlay of ₹79,156 crore, the programme aims to address gaps in infrastructure, healthcare, education, drinking water, electricity and livelihoods across 63,843 villages.
A key feature of PM-JUGA is its convergence-based approach, bringing together 17 Ministries and 25 interventions to improve access to multiple government services in selected tribal villages.
