Consider the following statements regarding the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN):
1. It aims for Socio-economic development of 75 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).
2. NITI Aayog is the nodal agency for the implementation of PM-JANMAN.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c ) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Consider the following statements regarding the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN):
1. It aims for Socio-economic development of 75 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).
2. NITI Aayog is the nodal agency for the implementation of PM-JANMAN.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c ) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

Statement 1 is correct: The Abhiyan targets development of 75 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) residing in 18 states and UT of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The Abhiyan envisages saturation of basic facilities, including Education, in these villages by adopting the whole of Government approach in convergence with line ministries.

Statement 2 is not correct: Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) is the nodal ministry for implementation of PM-JANMAN.

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Consider the following statements regarding the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN): 1. It aims for Socio-economic development of 75 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). 2. NITI Aayog is the nodal agency for the implementation of PM-JANMAN. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c ) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2