Context:
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
