Context:
The Government of India has launched Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan (DAJA) — an unprecedented tribal empowerment drive across 1 lakh+ tribal villages in 31 States/UTs.
What is DAJA?
- Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan (DAJA) is a nationwide tribal outreach initiative named after Bhagwan Birsa Munda, a revered tribal freedom fighter.
- Launched by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, it aims to saturate government welfare schemes among Scheduled Tribes (STs) and Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).
- Objective: Empower over 5.5 crore tribal citizens through active people’s participation (Janbhagidari).
Key Features
- Coverage: Over 1 lakh tribal villages and PVTG habitations in 31 States/UTs.
- Janbhagidari Model: Community involvement in governance and implementation.
- Five Pillars of DAJA:
- Janbhagidari (People’s Participation)
- Saturation of Schemes
- Cultural Inclusion
- Convergence of Government Services
- Last-Mile Delivery
- Schemes Integrated: Aadhaar, Ayushman Bharat, PM Kisan, Jan Dhan, PM Ujjwala, pension schemes, Forest Rights Act (FRA) claims.
- Tech Integration: Real-time dashboard monitoring for transparency and accountability.
- Cultural Components: Celebration of tribal food, art, dance, and handicrafts at village camps to revive cultural pride.
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