WCD Ministry awarded for PM-JANMAN implementation; over 2,000 anganwadis made functional in PVTG areas
The Ministry of Women and Child Development received an award from the President for outstanding contribution to implementing PM-JANMAN, at the National Conclave on Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan in New Delhi (PIB, 19 October 2025).
Summary
The Ministry of Women and Child Development received an award for outstanding contribution to implementing the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN), PIB reported on 19 October 2025. WCD Secretary Anil Malik received it from the President at the National Conclave on 'Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan' at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, organised by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. Under PM-JANMAN, more than 2,000 Anganwadi Centres have been made functional in Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) areas.
Key facts
- Award
- Outstanding contribution to PM-JANMAN implementation
- Received by
- WCD Secretary Anil Malik, from the President
- Event
- National Conclave on Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan, Vigyan Bhawan (Ministry of Tribal Affairs)
- Outcome
- 2,000+ Anganwadi Centres functional in PVTG areas
Practice MCQs 2 questions
How many Anganwadi Centres have been made functional in PVTG areas under PM-JANMAN, according to the WCD Ministry (October 2025)?
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Correct answer: A — More than 2,000
PIB: more than 2000 Anganwadi Centres have been made functional in Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) areas under PM JANMAN.
At which event did the WCD Ministry receive its award for PM-JANMAN implementation in October 2025?
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Correct answer: B — National Conclave on Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan
PIB: the felicitation took place during the National Conclave on 'Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan' at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, organised by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.