🛖 Permanent Houses for PVTG Tribal Families under PM-JANMAN Yojana
Latest Update (June 2025): The Bihar government has launched a special housing scheme for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) under the PM-JANMAN initiative.
🎯 Objective
To provide permanent pucca houses with essential amenities to the most vulnerable tribal families across Bihar.
👥 Who Will Benefit?
- 1,308 families belonging to 9 recognized PVTGs in Bihar.
- Includes tribes like Asur, Birhor, Parhaiya, Sauriya Pahariya, and others.
💰 Financial Assistance Details
| Component | Amount (₹) |
|---|---|
| PM Awas Yojana (Gramin) | 2,00,000 |
| MGNREGA (wage employment support) | 27,000 |
| Swachh Bharat Mission (toilet grant) | 12,000 |
| Total per family | 2,39,000 |
🛠️ Facilities Included
- 2-room concrete house
- Toilet
- Drinking water connection
- Basic electrification (where applicable)
📌 How to Apply
No online application is required. Selection is being done through local gram sabhas and verified by the district administration.
✔️ Eligible families will be contacted directly.
📍 Verification & allotment by district-level welfare committees.
🧾 Documents Required
- Aadhaar card
- Caste certificate (PVTG verified)
- Bank passbook copy
- Mobile number
🗨️ Official Statement
“This initiative will ensure dignity and basic living standards for our most underprivileged tribal citizens.”
— Official, Department of Welfare (Bihar)
📣 Spread the Word
If you know someone from a PVTG group, help them verify their inclusion at the nearest block office or gram panchayat.