{"id":34820,"date":"2025-06-28T12:08:50","date_gmt":"2025-06-28T06:38:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=34820"},"modified":"2025-06-28T12:08:52","modified_gmt":"2025-06-28T06:38:52","slug":"dharti-aaba-janbhagidari-abhiyan-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/dharti-aaba-janbhagidari-abhiyan-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan 2025: India\u2019s Largest Tribal Empowerment Campaign"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/dharti-aaba-janbhagidari-abhiyan-2025\/#Dharti_Aaba_Janbhagidari_Abhiyan_2025_Indias_biggest_tribal_empowerment_campaign_covers_over_1_lakh_villages_delivering_Aadhaar_Ayushman_Bharat_PM-Kisan_and_more_to_tribal_communities\" >Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan 2025, India\u2019s biggest tribal empowerment campaign, covers over 1 lakh villages, delivering Aadhaar, Ayushman Bharat, PM-Kisan, and more to tribal communities.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/dharti-aaba-janbhagidari-abhiyan-2025\/#Dharti_Aaba_Janbhagidari_Abhiyan_%E2%80%93_Indias_Largest_Tribal_Empowerment_Movement\" >Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan \u2013 India\u2019s Largest Tribal Empowerment Movement<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/dharti-aaba-janbhagidari-abhiyan-2025\/#Nationwide_Campaign_for_Tribal_Inclusion\" >Nationwide Campaign for Tribal Inclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/dharti-aaba-janbhagidari-abhiyan-2025\/#Scope_Scale_of_the_Outreach\" >Scope &amp; Scale of the Outreach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/dharti-aaba-janbhagidari-abhiyan-2025\/#Services_Delivered_Entitlements_Covered\" >Services Delivered &amp; Entitlements Covered<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/dharti-aaba-janbhagidari-abhiyan-2025\/#Five_Core_Pillars_of_DAJA\" >Five Core Pillars of DAJA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/dharti-aaba-janbhagidari-abhiyan-2025\/#Community_Engagement_Cultural_Pride\" >Community Engagement &amp; Cultural Pride<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/dharti-aaba-janbhagidari-abhiyan-2025\/#Implementation_District-Level_Drives\" >Implementation &amp; District-Level Drives<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/dharti-aaba-janbhagidari-abhiyan-2025\/#Vision_Alignment_with_Government_Goals\" >Vision &amp; Alignment with Government Goals<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/dharti-aaba-janbhagidari-abhiyan-2025\/#2_Why_This_News_Is_Important\" >2. Why This News Is Important<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/dharti-aaba-janbhagidari-abhiyan-2025\/#Enhances_Exam-Relevant_Understanding\" >Enhances Exam-Relevant Understanding<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/dharti-aaba-janbhagidari-abhiyan-2025\/#Demonstrates_Government_Focus_on_Tribal_Welfare\" >Demonstrates Government Focus on Tribal Welfare<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/dharti-aaba-janbhagidari-abhiyan-2025\/#Analytical_Edge_in_Answers\" >Analytical Edge in Answers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/dharti-aaba-janbhagidari-abhiyan-2025\/#3_Historical_Context_Background\" >3. Historical Context &amp; Background<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/dharti-aaba-janbhagidari-abhiyan-2025\/#Evolution_of_Tribal_Empowerment_in_India\" >Evolution of Tribal Empowerment in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/dharti-aaba-janbhagidari-abhiyan-2025\/#Significance_of_Birsa_Munda_Janjatiya_Gaurav_Varsh\" >Significance of Birsa Munda &amp; Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/dharti-aaba-janbhagidari-abhiyan-2025\/#Shift_to_Saturation-Based_Model\" >Shift to Saturation-Based Model<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/dharti-aaba-janbhagidari-abhiyan-2025\/#4_Key_Takeaways_from_Dharti_Aaba_Janbhagidari_Abhiyan\" >4. Key Takeaways from Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/dharti-aaba-janbhagidari-abhiyan-2025\/#FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/dharti-aaba-janbhagidari-abhiyan-2025\/#1_What_is_the_Dharti_Aaba_Janbhagidari_Abhiyan_DAJA\" >1. What is the Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan (DAJA)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/dharti-aaba-janbhagidari-abhiyan-2025\/#2_Why_is_it_called_%E2%80%9CDharti_Aaba%E2%80%9D\" >2. Why is it called &#8220;Dharti Aaba&#8221;?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/dharti-aaba-janbhagidari-abhiyan-2025\/#3_What_are_the_five_pillars_of_the_DAJA_campaign\" >3. What are the five pillars of the DAJA campaign?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/dharti-aaba-janbhagidari-abhiyan-2025\/#4_How_many_tribal_districts_and_villages_are_covered\" >4. How many tribal districts and villages are covered?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/dharti-aaba-janbhagidari-abhiyan-2025\/#5_Which_schemes_were_included_in_the_DAJA_campaign\" >5. Which schemes were included in the DAJA campaign?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/dharti-aaba-janbhagidari-abhiyan-2025\/#6_What_is_the_Janjatiya_Gaurav_Varsh\" >6. What is the Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/dharti-aaba-janbhagidari-abhiyan-2025\/#7_Which_state_or_district_has_shown_notable_implementation\" >7. Which state or district has shown notable implementation?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/dharti-aaba-janbhagidari-abhiyan-2025\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dharti_Aaba_Janbhagidari_Abhiyan_2025_Indias_biggest_tribal_empowerment_campaign_covers_over_1_lakh_villages_delivering_Aadhaar_Ayushman_Bharat_PM-Kisan_and_more_to_tribal_communities\"><\/span><strong>Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan 2025<\/strong>, India\u2019s biggest tribal empowerment campaign, covers over 1 lakh villages, delivering Aadhaar, Ayushman Bharat, PM-Kisan, and more to tribal communities.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dharti_Aaba_Janbhagidari_Abhiyan_%E2%80%93_Indias_Largest_Tribal_Empowerment_Movement\"><\/span>Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan \u2013 India\u2019s Largest Tribal Empowerment Movement<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nationwide_Campaign_for_Tribal_Inclusion\"><\/span>Nationwide Campaign for Tribal Inclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On <strong>June 15, 2025<\/strong>, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched the <strong>Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan (DAJA)<\/strong> \u2014 touted as India\u2019s largest-ever tribal empowerment initiative. Spanning until <strong>June 30<\/strong>, the campaign is part of the <strong>Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh<\/strong> (Nov 15, 2024 \u2013 Nov 15, 2025), meant to honor tribal pride and identity at the centenary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda\u2019s legacy  It is outreach-oriented, with a <strong>camp-based and community-led approach<\/strong>, focused on saturating remote villages with welfare schemes and services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scope_Scale_of_the_Outreach\"><\/span>Scope &amp; Scale of the Outreach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This ambitious drive is set to cover over <strong>1 lakh tribal villages<\/strong>, including <strong>549 tribal districts<\/strong> and <strong>207 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG)<\/strong> habitations across all <strong>31 states and UTs<\/strong> In just the <strong>first nine days<\/strong>, 22,000+ empowerment camps were organized, reaching nearly <strong>53 lakh tribal beneficiaries<\/strong> offering key public welfare schemes at their doorstep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Services_Delivered_Entitlements_Covered\"><\/span>Services Delivered &amp; Entitlements Covered<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The DAJA camps aimed at full saturation of central schemes \u2014 including <strong>Aadhaar<\/strong>, <strong>Ayushman Bharat health cards<\/strong>, <strong>PM-Kisan<\/strong>, <strong>PM Ujjwala<\/strong>, <strong>PM Jan Dhan<\/strong>, <strong>scholarships<\/strong>, <strong>pensions<\/strong>, <strong>insurance<\/strong>, <strong>legal aid<\/strong>, <strong>forest rights<\/strong>, and livelihood training By day nine, the campaign facilitated:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>~1.38 lakh Aadhaar enrollments \ud83d\udccc<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>~1.68 lakh Ayushman Bharat card issuance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>~46,000 PM-Kisan registrations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>~22,000 PM Ujjwala connects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>~32,000 PM Jan Dhan accounts opened<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Five_Core_Pillars_of_DAJA\"><\/span>Five Core Pillars of DAJA<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Janbhagidari<\/strong> \u2013 Direct community participation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Saturation<\/strong> \u2013 All eligible households covered<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cultural Inclusion<\/strong> \u2013 Preserving tribal languages, arts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Convergence<\/strong> \u2013 Coordinated delivery by ministries, CSOs, youth<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These pillars emphasize systemic inclusion with cultural dignity and grassroots empowerment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Community_Engagement_Cultural_Pride\"><\/span>Community Engagement &amp; Cultural Pride<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DAJA mobilizes youth volunteers, NSS, MY Bharat, civil society and tribal leaders under <strong>PM-JANMAN<\/strong> and <strong>Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA)<\/strong>  Cultural events like folk dances, art displays, and festivals celebrate tribal heritage alongside scheme delivery \u2015 honoring <strong>Birsa Munda<\/strong>, affectionately called \u201cDharti Aaba\u201d (\u201cFather of the Earth\u201d) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Implementation_District-Level_Drives\"><\/span>Implementation &amp; District-Level Drives<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For instance, <strong>East Singhbhum<\/strong> in Jharkhand launched over <strong>275 camps across 231 panchayats<\/strong> from June 15 to 30, targeting unregistered tribal beneficiaries for <strong>35+ central &amp; state schemes<\/strong>, supported by \u201cawareness chariots\u201d to boost camp participation Active involvement from district officials ensures real-time enrollments and registrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vision_Alignment_with_Government_Goals\"><\/span>Vision &amp; Alignment with Government Goals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DAJA echoes the <strong>\u201cSabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas\u201d<\/strong> mantra. It is a flagship step toward <strong>Antyodaya<\/strong>, wealth and dignity for tribal India, fully aligned with the goal of a <strong>Viksit Bharat by 2047<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" id=\"Dharti-Aaba-Janbhagidari-Abhiyan-2025\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/currentaffairs.adda247.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/multisite\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/17114429\/India-Launches-Largest-Ever-Tribal-Empowerment-Campaign.jpg\" alt=\"Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan 2025\" title=\"Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan 2025\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Why_This_News_Is_Important\"><\/span>2. Why This News Is Important<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enhances_Exam-Relevant_Understanding\"><\/span>Enhances Exam-Relevant Understanding<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For candidates preparing for <strong>civil services, banking, railways, police, defence, or teacher recruitment<\/strong>, DAJA is a landmark current affairs topic in <strong>General Studies \u2013 Social Justice &amp; Governance<\/strong>. Its scale, timeline, objectives, and holistic model will likely feature in <strong>prelims and mains<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Demonstrates_Government_Focus_on_Tribal_Welfare\"><\/span>Demonstrates Government Focus on Tribal Welfare<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Understanding this initiative illustrates how public policy targets <strong>tribal inclusion<\/strong>, <strong>last-mile service delivery<\/strong>, and <strong>cultural empowerment<\/strong>. These align with constitutional provisions, welfare frameworks like <strong>PVTG priorities<\/strong>, and schemes such as <strong>PM-JANMAN<\/strong> and <strong>DAJGUA<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Analytical_Edge_in_Answers\"><\/span>Analytical Edge in Answers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates can critically analyze the DAJA model\u2014especially its <strong>camp-based saturation<\/strong>, <strong>grassroots participation<\/strong>, <strong>cultural integration<\/strong>, and <strong>inter-ministerial convergence<\/strong>\u2014to craft balanced responses. The campaign offers rich material for <strong>GS questions<\/strong>, essay topics on <strong>social inclusion<\/strong>, and <strong>evaluative insights<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Historical_Context_Background\"><\/span>3. Historical Context &amp; Background<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Evolution_of_Tribal_Empowerment_in_India\"><\/span>Evolution of Tribal Empowerment in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Post-independence, India\u2019s tribal inclusion has progressed from <strong>constitutional safeguards<\/strong> to community development schemes like <strong>EMRS, Van Dhan Kendras<\/strong>, and <strong>PM\u2011Aadi Adarsh Gram Yojana<\/strong>. The <strong>PVTG-focused PM-JANMAN<\/strong> (2023) and <strong>DAJGUA<\/strong> (Oct 2024) mark major recent investments <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Significance_of_Birsa_Munda_Janjatiya_Gaurav_Varsh\"><\/span>Significance of Birsa Munda &amp; Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Birsa Munda, revered as \u201cDharti Aaba,\u201d symbolizes tribal pride and resistance. His birth anniversary (<strong>Nov 15<\/strong>) was declared <strong>Janjatiya Gaurav Divas (2021)<\/strong>, and <strong>Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh<\/strong> (Nov 15, 2024\u2013Nov 15, 2025) is a year-long celebration underscoring tribal identity <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shift_to_Saturation-Based_Model\"><\/span>Shift to Saturation-Based Model<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Earlier welfare efforts often suffered from low penetration. DAJA\u2019s <strong>camp-based saturation drive<\/strong> with real-time registrations marks a <strong>paradigm shift<\/strong>\u2014a bold approach to ensure <strong>universal coverage<\/strong> and empower the <strong>last mile<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Key_Takeaways_from_Dharti_Aaba_Janbhagidari_Abhiyan\"><\/span>4. Key Takeaways from Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>#<\/th><th>Key Takeaway<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td><strong>DAJA launched<\/strong>: June 15\u201330, 2025, covering 1 lakh+ tribal villages in 31 states\/UTs.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td><strong>Scope<\/strong>: Includes all 549 tribal districts and 207 PVTG habitations.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td><strong>First 9 days<\/strong>: 22,000+ camps reached 53 lakh tribals.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td><strong>Major services<\/strong>: Aadhaar, Ayushman Bharat, PM\u2011Kisan, Ujjwala, Jan Dhan, pensions, scholarships.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td><strong>Five pillars<\/strong>: Janbhagidari, Saturation, Cultural Inclusion, Convergence, Last\u2011Mile Delivery.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_the_Dharti_Aaba_Janbhagidari_Abhiyan_DAJA\"><\/span>1. What is the Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan (DAJA)?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is India\u2019s largest-ever tribal empowerment campaign launched by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, aimed at ensuring saturation of welfare schemes in tribal areas between <strong>June 15 and June 30, 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Why_is_it_called_%E2%80%9CDharti_Aaba%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>2. Why is it called &#8220;Dharti Aaba&#8221;?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Dharti Aaba&#8221; refers to <strong>Birsa Munda<\/strong>, a revered tribal freedom fighter and social reformer, who is a symbol of tribal pride and resistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_What_are_the_five_pillars_of_the_DAJA_campaign\"><\/span>3. What are the five pillars of the DAJA campaign?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The five core pillars are: <strong>Janbhagidari (public participation)<\/strong>, <strong>Saturation<\/strong>, <strong>Cultural Inclusion<\/strong>, <strong>Convergence of departments<\/strong>, and <strong>Last-Mile Delivery<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_How_many_tribal_districts_and_villages_are_covered\"><\/span>4. How many tribal districts and villages are covered?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The campaign spans <strong>1 lakh tribal villages<\/strong>, <strong>549 tribal districts<\/strong>, and <strong>207 PVTG habitations<\/strong> across <strong>31 states and UTs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Which_schemes_were_included_in_the_DAJA_campaign\"><\/span>5. Which schemes were included in the DAJA campaign?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The campaign facilitated key schemes like <strong>Aadhaar<\/strong>, <strong>Ayushman Bharat<\/strong>, <strong>PM-Kisan<\/strong>, <strong>PM Ujjwala<\/strong>, <strong>Jan Dhan<\/strong>, <strong>scholarships<\/strong>, <strong>pensions<\/strong>, <strong>insurance<\/strong>, <strong>forest rights<\/strong>, and <strong>livelihood opportunities<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_What_is_the_Janjatiya_Gaurav_Varsh\"><\/span>6. What is the Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is a year-long celebration (Nov 15, 2024 \u2013 Nov 15, 2025) to honor tribal culture and history, especially marking the 100th year of Birsa Munda&#8217;s legacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Which_state_or_district_has_shown_notable_implementation\"><\/span>7. 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