Government Launches Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan for Tribal Empowerment
| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Campaign Name | Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan (DAJA) |
| Duration | 15 June to 15 July 2025 |
| Target Beneficiaries | 5.5 crore tribal citizens across 31 States/UTs, 550+ districts, 1 lakh+ villages/PVTG habitations |
| Objective | Largest tribal empowerment campaign in independent India, focusing on inclusive governance |
| Inspiration | Honors Bhagwan Birsa Munda (Dharti Aaba) as part of Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh |
| Key Achievements (First 9 Days) | 53+ lakh beneficiaries, 22,000+ empowerment camps, 1.38 lakh Aadhaar enrolments, 1.68 lakh Ayushman Bharat cards, 46,000+ PM-Kisan registrations, 22,000+ PM Ujjwala enrollments, 32,000+ PM Jan Dhan accounts |
| Five Pillars of DAJA | Janbhagidari (People's Participation), Saturation (100% coverage), Cultural Inclusion, Convergence (multi-stakeholder collaboration), Last-Mile Delivery |
| Geographical Highlights | Ladakh: Millet-based nutrition promotion; MP: Cultural celebrations; Assam: "New chapter" in tribal development; Maharashtra: Tribal entrepreneurship; AP: Focus on PVTGs; Kerala: Tribal Conclave in Wayanad |
| Participating Groups | 700+ tribal communities, 75 PVTGs, MY Bharat, NSS, tribal youth groups |
| Cultural Activities | Tribal food festivals, dance events, handicraft exhibitions |