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+{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(PM-JUGA,Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan,tribal homestay scheme India,DAJUGA,tribal tourism,village cluster homestay,Ministry of Tourism tribal homestay)
+metatag-description=(PM-JUGA tribal homestays — Swadesh Darshan 2.0 sub-scheme for tribal village clusters. Citizen guide to who qualifies, how it works, RTI tracking.)}}
+====== PM-JUGA tribal homestays — SD 2.0 sub-scheme citizen guide ======
+{{ :social:auto:pm-juga-tribal-homestays-india.png?direct&1200 |PM-JUGA tribal homestays — RTI Wiki citizen guide}}
+**Quick answer.** **Development of Homestays in Tribal Areas under the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PM-JUGA)** is a sub-scheme of **Swadesh Darshan 2.0**, designed to **promote responsible tourism + livelihood opportunities** in tribal villages by funding **village-cluster homestay infrastructure**. The scheme operationalised under a Ministry of Tourism Office Memorandum issued in **January 2025**, with a **draft schematic guideline** spelling out cluster-selection, beneficiary identification, infrastructure components, and monitoring. The model **converges** with the broader **DAJUGA / PM-JUGA tribal-development framework** — meaning tribal-homestay clusters are coordinated with parallel initiatives in tribal welfare, livelihoods, and education in the same village. State Governments propose village clusters; the Ministry sanctions; State Tribal Welfare / Tourism Departments execute. For citizens — particularly **tribal-village residents** — PM-JUGA represents a **structured pathway** to formal homestay operation backed by central infrastructure support (community kitchen, toilets, signage, training, online visibility), which historically has been the missing piece for individual tribal-village hosts.
+===== What PM-JUGA funds — typical cluster components =====
+  - **Infrastructure refurbishment** at participating homestays — basic room upgrades, bath fittings, linen, signage.
+  - **Common-cluster facilities** — community kitchen, shared toilets where individual home expansion is not feasible, central waste-management.
+  - **Connectivity** — last-mile road / pathway upgradation, reliable Wi-Fi where feasible, mobile-network signal boosters.
+  - **Local-economy integration** — craft / produce markets, traditional-cuisine showcases, performance / cultural spaces.
+  - **Capacity-building** — hospitality + housekeeping + culinary skill training under PMKVY / similar; English / customer-handling primers; safety + first-aid training.
+  - **Digital visibility** — listing on incredibleindia.gov.in + State Tourism portals; basic photography + content support.
+  - **Convergence support** — coordination with parallel tribal-development schemes (DAY-NRLM SHG credit, PMKVY skills, Saubhagya electrification, Jal Jeevan tap water) so the cluster's broader ecosystem is upgraded.
+The mix per cluster depends on the **State Tribal Welfare / Tourism Department's submitted plan**.
+===== How a tribal-homestay cluster is selected =====
+  - **State Government identifies** village clusters (typically tribal villages with existing or potential homestay activity) under coordination with the State Tribal Welfare Department.
+  - **DPR preparation** by the State Tribal / Tourism agency or empanelled consultant, listing all proposed homestays in the cluster + cluster-level common infrastructure.
+  - **State submits** to the Ministry of Tourism for review and sanction.
+  - **Sanction order** issues with cluster-level cost build-up.
+  - **Execution** by State Tribal / Tourism Department — in coordination with Gram Panchayat + village-level SHG / cluster lead.
+  - **Disbursement** typically milestone-linked.
+  - **O&M** by the State + cluster lead post-completion.
+===== Why this scheme matters for tribal homestay operators =====
+Tribal-village homestay activity historically faced four structural gaps:
+  - **Information gap** about state homestay registration, fire NOC, FRRO, GST.
+  - **Access gap** to credit for renovation (banks reluctant on undocumented ownership).
+  - **Visibility gap** on national OTAs (Airbnb, MakeMyTrip).
+  - **Convergence gap** with adjacent rural-development schemes.
+PM-JUGA addresses all four at the cluster level — registration is part of the scheme entry, credit + convergence + visibility come bundled.
+===== Citizen RTI angles =====
+  * **PIO, Ministry of Tourism** — list of sanctioned PM-JUGA clusters, sanction orders, schematic guideline.
+  * **PIO, State Tribal Welfare Department** — beneficiary lists, cluster-lead identification, training schedules.
+  * **PIO, State Tourism Department** — convergence status with state homestay registration framework.
+  * **PIO, Gram Panchayat** — cluster-level common-infrastructure construction status.
+  * **If your village should have been in a cluster but isn't** — RTI to State Tribal Welfare asking what proposals are in pipeline for the next sanction round.
+→ Use [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html|AI RTI Drafter]] for the letter.
+===== Cross-reference with the Homestay cluster =====
+If you're a homestay operator generally (not necessarily tribal-area), see the [[:homestay-india-2026|Homestay India 2026 pillar guide]] + the cluster of 7 supporting articles. The PM-JUGA route is **specific** to tribal-area cluster development.
+===== Frequently asked questions =====
+==== Who is eligible for PM-JUGA? ====
+**Tribal-area village residents** in clusters approved by the State Tribal Welfare / Tourism Department. Selection happens at the State + Ministry level, not as individual application.
+==== When was PM-JUGA operationalised? ====
+The Ministry of Tourism's draft schematic guideline was issued in **January 2025**.
+==== Is PM-JUGA a separate scheme from regular SD 2.0? ====
+**Sub-scheme** of SD 2.0, with distinct operational guidelines for tribal-area homestay clusters.
+==== What's the difference between PM-JUGA and the broader DAJUGA framework? ====
+**DAJUGA** (Dharti Ava Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan) is the **broader tribal-development umbrella** covering livelihood, education, health, infrastructure across tribal villages. PM-JUGA homestay clusters are **one component** that converges with DAJUGA delivery.
+==== Can individual tribal-village residents apply directly? ====
+**Through the village-cluster process** facilitated by State Tribal Welfare + Gram Panchayat. Not as a standalone individual application to the Ministry.
+==== Does PM-JUGA fund individual homestay construction? ====
+**Renovation + cluster-level common infrastructure**, not greenfield individual house construction. The scheme assumes existing or potential homestay activity in the village.
+==== Is state homestay registration part of PM-JUGA cluster entry? ====
+**Yes** — registration is part of the framework. PM-JUGA clusters are operated by formally registered homestays.
+==== Where can I see the list of PM-JUGA clusters? ====
+==== Can citizens file an RTI on PM-JUGA records? ====
+**Yes.** Section 4(1)(b)(xii) RTI Act applies. Sanction orders, DPRs, beneficiary lists (anonymised on guest side) are disclosable.
+===== Related on RTI Wiki =====
+  * [[:swadesh-darshan-1-0-circuits|Swadesh Darshan 1.0 — original 15 thematic circuits]]
+  * [[:udan-scheme-india-2026|UDAN regional connectivity scheme — affordable air travel for tier-2/3 cities]]
+  * [[:homestay-india-2026|Homestay India 2026 — pillar guide]]
+  * [[:government-schemes-homestay-owners-india-2026|Government schemes for homestay owners]]
+  * [[:swadesh-darshan-india-2026|Swadesh Darshan India 2026 — pillar guide]]
+  * [[:swadesh-darshan-2-0-sustainable|Swadesh Darshan 2.0 sustainable destinations]]
+  * [[:cbdd-india-tourism-2026|CBDD]]
+  * [[:prashad-pilgrimage-india|PRASHAD pilgrimage scheme]]
+  * [[:sasci-iconic-tourist-centres-india|SASCI iconic tourist centres]]
+  * [[:rti-track-swadesh-darshan-prashad-sasci|How citizens use RTI to track these schemes]]
+===== Sources =====
+  * Ministry of Tourism — Draft Schematic Guideline for Development of Tribal Homestays (issued January 2025)
+  * Ministry of Tribal Affairs — DAJUGA / PM-JUGA framework
+  * The Right to Information Act, 2005 — §§4(1)(b)(xii), 6(1)
+{REVIEWED}
+//Last reviewed: 4 May 2026 — RTI Wiki editorial team. Citizen-information piece based on publicly published scheme guidelines.//
+{{tag>pm-juga tribal homestay swadesh-darshan tourism india 2026 dajuga}}