Barely four months ahead of the national elections, Modi is set to launch Rs 24,000 crore-worth Pradhan Mantri Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups Mission (PMPVTGM) that would address 75 tribes in 18 states and Union Territories (UTs). The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) says: "These tribes stay in scattered, remote, and inaccessible habitations, often in forest areas and hence a mission with budget of about Rs 24,000 crore, is planned to saturate PVTG families and habitations with basic facilities such as road and telecom connectivity, electricity, safe housing, clean drinking water and sanitation, improved access to education, health and nutrition and sustainable livelihood opportunities."