India launches largest-ever tribal empowerment campaign

India has launches largest-ever Tribal Empowerment Campaign — Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan (DAJA). It is termed as a historic drive as it covers over 1 lakh tribal villages and habitations across 31 States and UTs.

As part of the Dharti Aaba Jan bhagidari Abhiyan (DAJA) — the largest tribal outreach and empowerment campaign in the history of independent India, so far in last 9 days, the Tribal Empowerment camps at Village & PVTG Habitation level has delivered impressive outcomes for Tribal Communities. 

As per available data the campaign has reached as much as 53 lakh plus tribal citizens through over 22,000 Tribal Empowerment camps organised organised at various parts of the nation.

More About The Campaign

It facilitates more than 1.38 lakh people for Aadhaar enrolments, more than 1.68 lakh  Ayushman Bharat cards has been issued, besides more than 46,000 farmers registered for  PM-Kisan  and more than 22,000 beneficiaries have enrolled for the  PM Ujjwala Yojna alongwith opening up more than 32,000  new PM Jan Dhan accounts. 

The main target of the campaign is to achieve complete saturation of various welfare schemes of the Union Government.

From 15 June to 15 July 2025, this month-long national movement is reaching over 5.5 crore tribal citizens across 1 lakh+ tribal villages and PVTG habitations in 550+ districts of 31 States and Union Territories, bringing government services directly to people’s doorsteps.

Besides, services like FRA claims, pension enrolments, nutritional aid, tribal start-up support, and legal aid have been offered through a converged, camp-based model.

“This is not merely a campaign — it is a mass movement for equity and dignity. It’s a tribute to our tribal communities who live in harmony with nature,” said Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Jual Oram.

5 Pillars of DAJA: A New Model of Governance

Janbhagidari – Led by tribal voices, powered by communities
Saturation – Every eligible household to receive entitlements
Cultural Inclusion – Using tribal languages and art to engage
Convergence – Ministries, CSOs, youth groups working as one
Last-Mile Delivery – Reaching the remotest hamlets with services