Ministry of Tribal Affairs
India Launches Largest-Ever Tribal Empowerment Campaign — DhartiAabaJanbhagidari Abhiyan (DAJA)
A Historic Drive Covering Over 1 Lakh Tribal Villages and Habitations Across 31 States/UTs
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24 JUN 2025 7:22PM by PIB Delhi
As part of the Dharti Aaba Jan bhagidari Abhiyan (DAJA) — the largest tribal outreach and empowerment campaign in the history of independent India, so far in last 9 days, the Tribal Empowerment camps at Village & PVTG Habitation level has delivered impressive outcomes for Tribal Communities. As per available data the campaign has reached as much as 53 lakh+ tribal citizens through 22,000+Tribal Empowerment camps organised organised at various parts of the nation.
It facilitates more than 1.38 lakh people for Aadhaar enrolments, more than 1.68 lakh Ayushman Bharat cards has been issued, besides more than 46,000 farmers registered for PM-Kisan and more than 22,000 beneficiaries have enrolled for the PM Ujjwala Yojna alongwith opening up more than 32,000 new PM Jan Dhan accounts. The main target of the campaing is to achieve complete saturation of various welfare schemes of the union government.
It is construed as one of the landmark step toward inclusive governance by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. From 15 June to 15 July 2025, this month-long national movement is reaching over 5.5 crore tribal citizens across 1 lakh+ tribal villages and PVTG habitations in 550+ districts of 31 States and Union Territories, bringing government services directly to people’s doorsteps.
In another significant initiative as part of Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh, DAJA honours Bhagwan Birsa Munda (DhartiAaba), the icon of tribal pride and resistance, and reflects the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of SabkaSaath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, SabkaPrayas — placing tribal communities at the heart of India’s growth story.
Besides, services like FRA claims, pension enrolments, nutritional aid, tribal start-up support, and legal aid have been offered through a converged, camp-based model.
Local Voices, National Impact
Snapshots from Across India
- Ladakh: Hon’ble Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman visited Rongo village in Changthang, promoting millet-based tribal nutrition.
- Madhya Pradesh: Hon’ble Governor Shri MangubhaiChhaganbhai Patel launched DAJA in Sehore, blending service delivery with cultural celebration.
- Assam: CM Shri HimantaBiswaSarma inaugurated DAJA in Guwahati, calling it a new chapter in Northeast tribal development.
- Maharashtra: CM Shri Devendra Fadnavis opened multiple camps emphasizing tribal entrepreneurship and self-reliance.
- Andhra Pradesh: State launch at ParvathipuramManyam focused on vulnerable forest-dwelling groups.
- Kerala: A Tribal Conclave in Wayanad brought together district teams for collaborative planning.
Leadership Speaks
Shri JualOram, Union Minister for Tribal Affairs:“This is not merely a campaign — it is a mass movement for equity and dignity. It’s a tribute to our tribal communities who live in harmony with nature.”
Shri Durga Das Uikey, MoS, Tribal Affairs:“The rising involvement of tribal youth and women showcases a new spirit of aspiration and inclusion.”
Shri VibhuNayar, Secretary, Tribal Affairs:“From real-time digital dashboards to cultural revival, DAJA is setting a new governance benchmark.”
The 5 Pillars of DAJA: A New Model of Governance
- Janbhagidari – Led by tribal voices, powered by communities
- Saturation – Every eligible household to receive entitlements
- Cultural Inclusion – Using tribal languages and art to engage
- Convergence – Ministries, CSOs, youth groups working as one
- Last-Mile Delivery – Reaching the remotest hamlets with services
Nationwide Mobilisation: A People's Campaign
- 550+ districts, 3,000+ blocks activated
- Participation from 700+ tribal communities&75 PVTGs
- Youth groups like MY Bharat, NSS, civil society and tribal students are on the ground
- Cultural programs across India: tribal cuisine festivals, folk dances, handicraft exhibitions
Call to Action: Join the Janbhagidari Movement
The Ministry urges every citizen, academic, volunteer, and media platform to be part of this transformative movement.
Here’s how you can contribute:
- Visit a Jan Seva camp and amplify awareness
- Share tribal stories, traditions, and successes
- Use hashtags: #DhartiAabaAbhiyan #PMJANMAN #EmpoweringTribalsViksitBharat #JanjatiyaGauravVarsh
- Document & celebrate indigenous knowledge, languages, and art
Let Us Walk WithDhartiAaba Towards a Viksit BharatDAJA is more than a government initiative — it is a grassroots revolution for dignity, inclusion, and pride in tribal identity
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