Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan

In a landmark initiative to advance tribal inclusion and last-mile governance, the Government of India has launched the ‘Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan’, a nationwide benefit saturation campaign. The initiative is a flagship component of the ongoing Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh, commemorating the cultural legacy and contributions of India’s tribal communities.

Fact: Bhagwan Birsa Munda is known as Dharti Aaba, which translates to “Father of the Earth” in the tribal language.

Key Objectives

• Ensure saturation of government entitlements and welfare schemes in tribal and PVTG (Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups) regions
• Promote Janbhagidari (people’s participation) and dignified tribal empowerment
• Achieve last-mile delivery of services under convergence models involving multiple ministries and grassroots actors

Major Components of the Campaign

• Village-level benefit saturation camps offering doorstep access to:
  • Aadhaar enrolment and updates
  • Ayushman Bharat health cards
  • Jan Dhan account opening
  • PM-KISAN registration
  • Pension scheme enrolments
  • Scholarships and insurance coverage
  • Skill training and livelihood initiatives
• Community-led model emphasizing tribal leadership, participation, and awareness building
• Door-to-door outreach coordinated by district administrations, Panchayati Raj Institutions, and tribal leaders

Vision Alignment

The Abhiyan operationalizes Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision under PM-JANMAN and Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA), reaffirming the government’s commitment to:

• Equitable development
• Inclusive state-building
• Empowering tribal communities as partners in national progress