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Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan: Tribal Outreach Across 31 States

25 June 20251 min read
GOVERNMENT SCHEMESDharti AabaJanbhagidari Abhiyan:Tribal Outreach Across31 States25 June 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The Government launched Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan (DAJA), an unprecedented tribal empowerment drive.

Key facts

  • Named after Bhagwan Birsa Munda; run by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
  • Seeks to saturate welfare schemes among STs and PVTGs through Janbhagidari.
  • Reach: over 1 lakh villages and habitations in 31 States/UTs; over 5.5 crore people.
  • Schemes covered: Aadhaar, Ayushman Bharat, PM Kisan, Jan Dhan, PM Ujjwala, pensions, FRA claims.
  • Real-time dashboard monitoring; village camps showcase tribal food, art, dance and crafts.

Five pillars

  1. Janbhagidari
  2. Scheme saturation
  3. Cultural inclusion
  4. Service convergence
  5. Last-mile delivery

Exam angle

  • Nodal ministry: Tribal Affairs.

Test yourself

1. Which ministry runs the Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan (DAJA)?

DAJA is launched by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.

2. DAJA is named after which tribal freedom fighter?

The abhiyan is named after Bhagwan Birsa Munda.

3. Over how many tribal villages and PVTG habitations does DAJA spread, in 31 States/UTs?

Coverage is over 1 lakh villages and PVTG habitations.

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