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Categories: POLITICS

Odisha tribal livelihood program expansion

Entities: Mohan Charan Majhi · Anu Garg · Integrated Tribal Development Agencies (ITDA) · Mukhya Mantri Janajati Jeevika Mission (MMJJM) 2.0 · Odisha state

Overview

In early August 2026, the Odisha state cabinet, led by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, approved the second phase of the Mukhya Mantri Janajati Jeevika Mission (MMJJM 2.0). The five‑year, fully state‑funded scheme allocates ₹2,995 crore to support about 8 lakh tribal and Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group households across 19 districts, providing ₹30,000 per family in two instalments and backing a range of livelihood activities with infrastructure and a ₹500 crore flexi‑fund.

The following day, the cabinet broadened its development agenda by amending the Odisha Development Authority Act to establish Economic Region Development Authorities for several major city agglomerations, aiming to coordinate planning, attract investment, and improve services beyond municipal limits. The same meeting reaffirmed the MMJJM 2.0 approval and added urban projects, including the Ekamra Residency housing complex and a shaded cycle track in Bhubaneswar, signalling a combined focus on tribal livelihood enhancement and wider regional urban development.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 2 SOURCES] Odisha Cabinet approved the Mukhya Mantri Janajati Jeevika Mission (MMJJM 2.0) with a budget of ₹2,995 crore. (Odisha state cabinet meeting)
[● 2 SOURCES] MMJJM 2.0 will cover about 8 lakh tribal and PVTG households across 19 districts. (Odisha cabinet briefing)
[● 2 SOURCES] Each beneficiary household will receive ₹30,000 in two instalments via Direct Benefit Transfer. (Odisha cabinet briefing)
[● 2 SOURCES] The programme will be fully funded by the state government and run for five years from 2026‑27 to 2030‑31. (Odisha cabinet briefing)
[● 2 SOURCES] A special flexi fund of ₹500 crore is allocated for infrastructure gaps in PVTG habitations. (Odisha cabinet briefing)
[○ 1 SOURCE] The cabinet approved 11 proposals from six departments, including a 10th amendment to the Odisha GST Act, 2017. (Odisha Cabinet meeting briefing)
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Popularisation of Agricultural Implements, Equipment and Diesel Pump Sets scheme was extended for five years with subsidies up to 75 % for women SHGs. (Odisha Cabinet meeting briefing)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Four major irrigation projects under the Anandapur Barrage and Mega Lift Irrigation were approved. (Odisha Cabinet meeting briefing)

Timeline

about 6 hours ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Odisha Cabinet Approves Economic Region Development Authorities and Tribal Livelihood Scheme
Odisha's cabinet approved Economic Region Development Authorities and a Rs 2,995 cr tribal livelihood scheme, while the Bhubaneswar Development Authority cleared the Ekamra Residency housing project and related
about 18 hours ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
Odisha Cabinet Approves ₹2,995 Cr Tribal Livelihood Mission (MMJJM 2.0)
Odisha cabinet approved the ₹2,995 cr MMJJM 2.0 tribal livelihood programme for 8 lakh households, plus 11 other proposals including GST amendment, agri‑equipment subsidies and new irrigation projects.

Sources

asmfc.com · dainiknavajyoti.net · dtnext.in · kalingatv.com · newindianexpress.com · orissapost.com · pragativadi.com