Initiative launched to empower frontline tribal functionaries
This week-long initiative, part of the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA), is designed to empower frontline tribal functionaries with essential tools and knowledge to promote responsive, people-centric governance.
The inauguration ceremony was led by Nityananda Gond, minister of SC/ST development, minorities and backward class welfare department. The programme, facilitated by Bharat Rural Livelihoods Foundation (BRLF), brings together 25 selected participants from Jharkhand, Bihar and Odisha.
It is part of the Adi Karmayogi – Responsive Governance Programme, a pioneering initiative by the ministry of tribal affairs aimed at building the capacity of tribal frontline workers and govt functionaries across various administrative levels.
Key objectives of the programme include enhancing effective implementation of welfare schemes, promoting convergence across departments such as health, education, women & child development, rural development, Jal Shakti and forests, encouraging participatory learning and community engagement, and establishing transparent and accountable governance mechanisms.
"The Regional Process Lab (RPL) in Odisha is a crucial component of a cascading model of capacity building. Trained State Master Trainers (SMTs) will spearhead state and district process labs, ensuring the dissemination of contextual and localised knowledge. This initiative marks a significant stride in empowering tribal communities and ensuring that governance is both inclusive and effective, ultimately contributing to the holistic development of the region," a govt statement read.
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