MoTA initiates the biggest tribal empowerment programme- DhartiAaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan

The DhartiAaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan launched by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) is an all-country campaign focused on empowering tribal populations and providing the government benefits. Such a humongous program spreads over 100,000 villages and settlements of 549 tribal-prevalent districts and includes a particular emphasis on tribal populations that are Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). The campaign will also be aimed at recognizing the tribal communities and providing vital services such as healthcare, financial inclusion as well as livelihood programmes at their own doorstep.

Context

• The DhartiAaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan belongs to the wider movement called Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh venerating the heritage of the tribal peoples of India. 

• The campaign is an illustration of the vision of the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, who wants to see inclusive governance where the most disadvantaged groups in the country enjoy the benefits of the development process.

Key Points

Campaign Overview:

• Huge Geographical Extent: The campaign operates in 549 tribal-dominated districts and 207 PVTG-dominated districts with a reach to 104,330 villages and habitats.

• Duration: The campaign would be launched between June 15 th and June 30 th 2025.

Goals and Importance:

• Empowerment of the Tribal Communities: The program will seek to celebrate the legacy and contribution of the tribal communities in India by making sure that they have the government benefits and services due to them.

• Government Scheme Delivery: The Abhiyan provides end-to-end delivery of government schemes including Aadhaar Card en rolls, health card delivery, bank account openings, PM-Kisan Yojana enrolment, pension schemes and skill training.

Important Campaigns Sponsored by the Campaign:

• Participatory Approach: The project is further community driven (Janbhagidari) with the prominent participation of the tribal leaders and grass root level functionaries.

• Benefit Saturation Camps: These camps will be located in the village, where vital government facilities and services will be offered to the eligible tribal households so that none of the households is uncovered.

Government Support:

• Inter-Ministerial Cooperation: There is linking up of different ministries, and the stakeholders in the campaign to provide a wide spectrum of services.

• Pre-Campaign Mobilization: More than 125 District Magistrates and Deputy Commissioners have already started an awareness program, with Panchayati Raj Institutions and the leaders of the tribal community.

Focus Areas:

• Medical welfare: Ayushman Bharat health cards.

• Financial Inclusion: The Jan Dhan bank accounts were opened, the pension or the insurance was enrolled in.

• Livelihood Programs: Enrolling in different types of skill training or livelihood programs so as to empower the tribal people economically.

Government initiatives

• Janajatiya Gaurav Varsh: This is an initiative they boast and applaud the cultures and efforts made by the tribal society in India.

• PM-JANMAN and DAJGUA: The larger agenda of the campaign is associated with the overall objectives of PM-JANMAN and Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA), brightening the future of the tribal people, making it lastingly empowered and with dignity.

Conclusion

DhartiAaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan is a landmark in the enhancement of the tribal population where the required services and benefits are being given to tribal society itself. The campaign is critical in achieving the dream of inclusive governance coupled with upliftment of the tribals in a dignified way through utilizing the community-led approach and extending governmental perquisites to the farthest strength with regard to scheduled tribes. The program not only celebrates the rich legacy of the tribal population but even works towards the social-economic rise of the tribals.

UPSC Prelims Practice Questions

Q.1 With reference to the DhartiAaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan, consider the following statements:

1. It is launched by the Ministry of Rural Development.
2. It focuses on delivering government benefits to tribal populations, including Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).
3. The campaign covers over 500 tribal-dominated districts in India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Q.2 What is the primary aim of the DhartiAaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan?
A. Promote digital education in tribal schools
B. Ensure saturation of government welfare schemes in tribal villages
C. Launch new tribal welfare legislations
D. Establish new tribal universities