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Indian Express
3 hours ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Birsa Munda birth anniversary celebrations: Gujarat CM inaugurates 1,240 projects worth Rs 278 crore in 14 tribal districts
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Saturday inaugurated 1,240 development projects worth Rs 278 crore to be carried out by the state government in 14 tribal districts of Gujarat. During the event, the CM also inaugurated 1,282 works worth over Rs 200 crore under various schemes to be implemented by the Tribal Development Department in 14 tribal districts. Along with this, the individual scheme benefits worth Rs 125 crore were distributed to 6,20,846 tribal beneficiaries across the state. On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, tribal women tied rakhis to the Chief Minister. On the occasion, CM Patel paid respect to the statue of Birsa Munda. He also took lunch with a tribal family from Mandvi. 'PM Narendra Modi has started the system of celebrating November 15 as 'Tribal Pride Day' in memory of freedom fighter and tribal leader Birsa Munda from the year 2021. In 2025, his 150th birth anniversary is being celebrated across the country,' the CM said. Saluting Birsa Munda, who fought against the British rule for the independence of the country and the rights of the tribal community, CM Patel said, 'Due to the works and sacrifice of Birsa Munda, even today he is worshipped by the tribal community as 'Dharti Aaba' i.e. 'Father of the Earth' and 'God'. Birsa Munda had launched an armed rebellion called 'Ulgulan' (great movement) against the British rule for the land and forest rights of the tribals and had awakened consciousness, courage and valour among the tribals with the loud slogan of 'Abua Dishum.. Abua Raj…' i.e., 'Our country, our rule'. The struggle of Birsa Munda and the sacrifice made by him at the age of just 25 are a golden page in the history of the great revolutionaries of the tribal communities of India.' He said that projects worth Rs 24,000 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Adivasi Nyay Maha Abhiyan (PM-Janman Yojana) have been implemented. In the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan, five crore citizens of the tribal community in 63,000 villages of the country have been covered for social infrastructure facilities. He said that by providing scholarships to 1 crore tribal youths, their path to a bright future has been strengthened. CM Patel said, 'The state government has provided scholarships worth Rs 4,300 crore to tribal students. Forest rights papers have been issued for 68,169 hectares of land in the state under the Forest Rights Act. The state government has provided scheme benefits to 4,265 villages in 102 talukas of 21 districts under the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan.' Minister of State for Tribal Development Kunwarjibhai Halpati said that the Prime Minister implemented the Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana for the development of the tribal community during his tenure as Gujarat Chief Minister, as a result of which the overall development of the tribals has become possible.
Time of India
01-08-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Initiative launched to empower frontline tribal functionaries
Bhubaneswar: In a landmark move towards fostering inclusive development and enhancing last-mile service delivery, the 4th Adi Karmayogi Regional Process Lab (RPL) was inaugurated on Friday in Bhubaneswar. 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.
United News of India
02-07-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
Rs 141.82 cr sanctioned for tribal welfare under DAJGUA
Agartala, July 2 (UNI) The Centre has sanctioned Rs 141.82 crore under the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) for Tripura, which has been implemented across 392 revenue villages of the state to facilitate tribal welfare. Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath said today that the amount was sanctioned last year for development activities in the next five years. An amount of Rs 81.69 crore has been allocated for the construction of 20 new hostels, two Multi-Purpose Marketing Centres (TMMC), renovation of 16 hostels attached to Ashram, Government, Residential Schools, and establishment of nine Barmadhikar (FRA) Cells. Additionally, Rs 14.28 crore has been approved for the construction of 119 Anganwadi Centres, Rs 1.12 crore for fish farming in 28 hectares of water bodies, hostels under Samaras Shiksha Abhiyan, Rs 2.36 crore under the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture, and Rs 42.37 crore for providing electricity connections to 7,677 households and 512 public places. The minister further said that the present government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is working for the development of the tribal community. The PM has announced the PM Janman scheme. The government is focused on the upliftment and development of tribal people, which is why this movement is underway. Earlier, there were hardly any schools, but now you will find many—English medium schools, pre-primary, LKG, and UKG, Nath said and added. 'We are working to provide better quality education, and that's why we are stressing students' development. They are the future of the country.' UNI BB ARN 1157
Hans India
28-06-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Tribal identity meets governance: Dharti Aaba outreach touches lives in Balod
Balod, Chhattisgarh: Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan has evolved beyond a government initiative to become a symbol of tribal pride and identity, said Lok Sabha MP Bhojraj Nag during a special outreach camp organised in the tribal village of Bhanwarmara in Chhattisgarh's Balod district. Speaking at the event, MP Bhojraj Nag emphasised the emotional and cultural significance of the campaign: 'Dharti Aaba is not just a scheme now. It is the voice of the tribal community and a reflection of their self-respect. It brings dignity and pride in the name of Birsa Munda, who remains an icon of tribal resistance and leadership.' The special camp was part of the Dharti Aaba Jan Bhagidari Abhiyan, which is being conducted from June 15 to July 15 across 186 tribal villages in Balod. It provided multiple services to villagers under one roof, including Ayushman health cards, Kisan Samman Nidhi, labour registration, forest rights pattas, Kisan Credit Cards, and basic healthcare. In a symbolic gesture, the MP also performed the Godbharai ceremony for pregnant women and distributed seeds to farmers, encouraging them to take advantage of the government's agricultural support programs. Divya Umesh Mishra, Collector of Balod, explained the comprehensive nature of the campaign: 'These camps are not just about service delivery; they represent the real spirit of public participation. We are ensuring that representatives and administrative officers come together to take government schemes directly to every village.' She further added: 'In addition to schemes like Ayushman and forest rights, we are providing health checkups, anaemia and sickle cell testing, Aadhaar and ration card services, pension enrolments, and more — all under one roof.' Sarpanch Nirmala Thakur of Bhanwarmara Gram Panchayat, who was also present at the event, expressed her appreciation for the initiative: 'This campaign is empowering our community. People are not only saving time and money, but also feeling more connected to the administration, with all services reaching us directly at the village level.' The camp was attended by people showing huge enthusiasm. Elected representatives and administrative staff, showcasing the collaborative effort behind this innovative outreach model, also attended the event. The success of the Dharti Aaba campaign is being seen as a replicable model of governance rooted in inclusivity and tribal empowerment.
The Hindu
24-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
More than 22,000 camps held in nine days to take DAJGUA to tribal villages
In the last nine days, the government has held more than 22,000 'Jan Seva' camps as part of its push to ensure saturation coverage of the Union Tribal Affairs Ministry's Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA). The Centre said it had reached over 53 lakh Scheduled Tribes (ST) individuals, helping them avail the benefits of the schemes. The DAJGUA package was launched in 2023 and brings together about 25 interventions from 17 line Ministries for full scheme saturation under various government programmes to about 68,000 villages dominated by ST communities. As part of this, the government is currently undertaking an information, education, and communication (IEC) outreach to over 5.5 crore tribals in more than one lakh villages and habitations of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) across 550 districts of the country. The DAJGUA programme is a 'central feature' of the Indian Government's celebration of the Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh being commemorated to mark the 150th birth anniversary of tribal icon Birsa Munda. The IEC campaign under DAJGUA was launched on June 15 and will go on till July 15. In the nine days of the campaign so far, the government said that through the Jan Seva camps, it had been able to achieve 1.38 lakh Aadhaar enrolments, 1.68 lakh Ayushmaan Bharat card registrations, 46,000 PM Kisan registrations, the addition of 22,000 PM Ujjwala beneficiaries, and 32,000 new PM Jan Dhan accounts. The government's big push on this scheme has come with Governors, Union Ministers, Chief Ministers, and State Ministers taking the lead in launching and supporting the IEC campaign for the DAJGUA programme, including Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Ladakh, Governor Mangubhai Chhaganbhai Patel in Madhya Pradesh, and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in Assam. In addition to the above-mentioned enrolments, the government has been helping people get other documents that may assist them in availing the benefits of government schemes. Some examples include helping people get caste certificates, domicile certificates, and Forest Rights Act pattas. 'DAJGUA provides legal aid, nutrition support, health check-ups, and the facilitation of Forest Rights Act (FRA) claims, while also onboarding tribal start-ups — making it a convergence-based model that exemplifies what proactive, inclusive governance can achieve,' the Centre said in a statement on Tuesday. 'This Abhiyan is a tribute to our tribal brothers and sisters who live in harmony with nature. It is not just an outreach programme — it is a revolution in inclusive governance,' the statement quoted Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram as saying.
