What is the focus of the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN) launched by the Government of India in November 2023?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Rural electrification in tribal areas

Explanation:
• PM JANMAN (Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan) was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas (Nov 15, 2023).
• Its primary goal is the socio-economic development of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).
• One of its 11 critical interventions is providing electricity/off-grid solar power to every household in PVTG settlements.
• The mission has a total outlay of approximately ₹24,104 crore.
• It aims to bridge the gap in basic facilities like housing, clean water, and road connectivity for marginalized tribal communities.

Information Booster:
• The mission is coordinated by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs in collaboration with nine other ministries.
• There are 75 PVTGs residing in 18 states and one Union Territory in India.

Additional Knowledge:
Urban development (Option b)
• PM JANMAN is specifically focused on remote tribal settlements and not urban infrastructure.
Education initiatives (Option c)
• While the mission includes hostels and schools, 'Rural electrification' is one of the more prominent physical infrastructure targets highlighted in the scheme's core objectives.
Healthcare for tribal communities (Option d)
• The mission includes Mobile Medical Units (MMUs), but rural electrification is a specific core infrastructure goal of the scheme.

So the correct answer is (a)