India Launches Largest-Ever Tribal Empowerment Campaign

In a landmark step towards inclusive governance and last-mile service delivery, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) has launched the DhartiAaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan, the largest-ever tribal empowerment campaign in India. The initiative aims to saturate government benefits across 549 tribal districts, 2,900+ blocks, and 207 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG)-dominated districts, covering nearly 1 lakh villages and habitations. Union Tribal Affairs Minister Shri Jual Oram described it as a major milestone in realizing the vision of Antyodaya and Viksit Bharat.

Why in News?

The DhartiAaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan, launched on June 15, 2025, marks an ambitious effort to empower tribal communities through doorstep delivery of entitlements. It aligns with the Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh celebrations and supports the implementation of PM-JANMAN and DAJGUA initiatives. The campaign, running till June 30, symbolizes a historic convergence of ministries and stakeholders working to ensure no tribal household is left behind.

Key Objectives

• Achieve benefit saturation in tribal areas.
• Deliver essential services to the doorstep of tribal households.
• Promote Janbhagidari (people’s participation) in governance.
• Honor tribal heritage under Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh.
• Ensure last-mile delivery under the vision of PM Modi.

Coverage and Scale

• 549 tribal districts, 207 PVTG-dominated districts
• 2,900+ blocks and around 1 lakh villages/habitations
• Involvement of District Magistrates, PRI members, community leaders, and multiple central ministries

Services Delivered at Village Camps

• Aadhaar enrolments and updates
• Ayushman Bharat Health Card issuance
• Jan Dhan Yojana bank account openings
• PM-Kisan enrolments
• Old-age and widow pensions
• Scholarships for tribal students
• Life and accident insurance schemes
• Skill training and livelihood programs

Implementation Strategy

• Camp-based model at village level
• Pre-campaign mobilization by DMs/Deputy Commissioners
• Awareness drives involving Panchayati Raj Institutions
• Ground-level collaboration with community leaders and functionaries

Larger Umbrella Programs

• PM-JANMAN (Prime Minister’s Janjatiya Nyaya Mahabhiyan)
• DAJGUA (Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan)