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27 PM-JANMAN roads sanctioned for PVTG habitations in Maharashtra

The Ministry of Rural Development sanctioned 27 roads of 50.13 km worth ₹50.35 crore for Maharashtra under the connectivity component of PM-JANMAN, it announced on 30 January 2025.

Summary

The Ministry of Rural Development sanctioned 27 roads measuring 50.13 km with an estimated investment of ₹50.35 crore for Maharashtra under the connectivity component of the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN), it announced on 30 January 2025. The PM-JANMAN roads will give all-weather connectivity to 27 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) habitations in Maharashtra and improve access to healthcare, education and markets.

Key facts

Announced
30 January 2025
State
Maharashtra
Roads
27, totalling 50.13 km
Investment
₹50.35 crore
Scheme
PM-JANMAN connectivity component
Beneficiaries
27 PVTG habitations

Practice MCQs 2 questions

Q1 Advanced

PM-JANMAN, under which 27 roads were sanctioned for Maharashtra in January 2025, is aimed at which group?

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Correct answer: C — Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups

PIB 2097617: the roads give all-weather connectivity to 27 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) habitations under PM-JANMAN.

Q2 Advanced

What was the total length of the 27 PM-JANMAN roads sanctioned for Maharashtra in January 2025?

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Correct answer: B — 50.13 km

PIB 2097617: 27 roads measuring 50.13 km with an estimated investment of ₹50.35 crore were sanctioned.

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