Bhubaneswar, Aug. 1 -- Odisha Cabinet on Saturday approved the implementation of Mukhya Mantri Janajati Jeevika Mission (MMJJM) 2.0, a major livelihood initiative aimed at improving the socio-economic conditions of eight lakh tribal and Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) households across the state.

The second phase of the State's flagship tribal livelihood programme will be implemented over five years, from 2026-27 to 2030-31, with a total financial outlay of Rs 2,995 crore, fully funded by the State Government.

Building on the success of the first phase, which is currently being implemented in 13 districts covering about 1.5 lakh tribal households, MMJJM 2.0 will significantly expand its reach to eight lakh tribal households, i...