With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) scheme, consider the following statements: 1. It aims to enhance the socio-economic conditions of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). 2. Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY) focuses on providing piped water supply to PVTG habitations under the scheme. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) scheme, consider the following statements:
1.It aims to enhance the socio-economic conditions of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).
2.Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY) focuses on providing piped water supply to PVTG habitations under the scheme.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanations –

Statement 1 is correct. The Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) is specifically designed to improve the socio-economic conditions of PVTGs. It focuses on providing essential services like housing, clean drinking water, sanitation, education, healthcare, and livelihoods to these marginalized communities.

Statement 2 is incorrect. The provision of piped water supply to PVTG habitations under PM-JANMAN is managed through the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM).

Source: AIR

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