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Bastar's Development Model: PM Janman Yojana Supports PVTGs, Niyad Nellanar Yojana Reaches 525 Villages, Mahatari Vandan Yojana Transfers ₹17,500 Cr

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Target:UPSC GS-IIMPSCSSC GATeachingPrelims HighMains MediumStatic GK Link
15 Jun 2026
~2 min
Source: Indian Express
Key Data:525 villages43 schemes17 departments2.43 lakh urban houses approved2.16 lakh urban houses completed69 lakh women
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What This Article Covers

1.Bastar's progress is linked to security-driven development under schemes like Niyad Nellanar Yojana, which delivers 43 schemes to 525 villages.

2.Key welfare schemes include PM Janman Yojana for PVTGs, Mahatari Vandan Yojana (₹1,000/month to 69 lakh women), and PM-KISAN for farmers.

3.The examiner's angle: This is a testable example of the 'development vs. security' approach in tackling insurgency and improving tribal welfare.

The Big Picture
Prelims · HighMains · Medium

This article outlines the transformation of Bastar, Chhattisgarh, from a conflict zone to a development model, highlighting the role of central and state welfare schemes in improving security, infrastructure, and livelihoods. It provides a case study on how governance can address Left Wing Extremism through development.

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Quick Exam Facts From News

PM Janman Yojana FocusParticularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)
Niyad Nellanar Yojana Reach525 villages near security camps
Mahatari Vandan Yojana Beneficiaries69 lakh women
Mahatari Vandan TransferOver ₹17,500 crore
PM Awas Yojana (Chhattisgarh)2.43 lakh urban houses approved, 2.16 lakh completed
Paddy Procurement (Kharif 2025-26)14.1 million metric tons

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  • ›PM Janman Yojana Focus: Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)
  • ›Niyad Nellanar Yojana Reach: 525 villages near security camps
  • ›Target this Data: PM Janman Yojana focuses on Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).
  • ›Target this Nodal Body: The schemes are implemented by various departments of the Chhattisgarh state government and central ministries.
  • ›Target this Legal Point: The article references the removal of Article 370 as a context for national unity, but the core is about state-level welfare schemes.

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1Static LinkageEasy

Which specific tribal sub-group is the primary target beneficiary of the PM Janman Yojana mentioned in the article?

2Statement-basedHard

Consider the following statements regarding development initiatives in Bastar as described in the article:

1. Under the Niyad Nellanar Yojana, benefits of 43 schemes from 17 departments reach 525 villages near security camps.

2. The Mahatari Vandan Yojana provides ₹2,000 monthly to women beneficiaries in Chhattisgarh.

3. The Krishak Unnati Yojana saw the procurement of 14.1 million metric tons of paddy in the kharif marketing year 2025-26.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

3Data-centricMedium

According to the article, how many urban houses have been completed in Chhattisgarh under the PM Awas Yojana?

4Application/ImpactMedium

What is the primary mechanism described in the article for improving welfare delivery in Bastar's remote villages?

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