Agartala (Tripura), June 15: Tripura government is launching the ‘Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan’ from June 15 to 30 to enhance grassroot participation of indigenous people in Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA).
The Janbhagidari campaign is part of the nationwide Janajatiya Gaurav Varsh celebrations, which honor the 150th birth anniversary of legendary tribal leader Bhagwan Birsa Munda.
The DAJGUA was nationally launched in 2024. In Tripura, this transformative central scheme has already reached 392 tribal villages across the State, officials confirmed.
During a press briefing held in Agartala on June 14, Director of the Tribal Welfare Department, Subhasish Das, revealed that the centrally funded initiative is currently being executed in collaboration with 20 departments of the state government.
The program’s primary objective is to ensure 100% coverage of crucial individual-centric welfare schemes—such as Aadhaar, Ayushman Bharat, PM Jan Dhan Yojana, and PM Kisan Samman Nidhi—by October 2, 2025.
Das also disclosed that a fund of ₹80.99 crore has been earmarked for developmental projects over the next five years. These include the construction of 20 new hostels, refurbishment of 16 existing ones, the development of two multipurpose tribal marketing centers, the establishment of nine Forest Rights Cells, and the cultivation of fish in 28 hectares of water bodies with a special allocation of ₹1.12 crore for aquaculture initiatives.
Also addressing the media were Joint Director Shashwat Sen and Senior Research Officer Sukanta Paul, who presented a detailed framework of the implementation strategy.
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Meanwhile, West Tripura District Magistrate Dr. Vishal Kumar outlined the localized action plan to ensure efficient delivery of benefits in tribal-concentrated regions.
What is Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan :
The Government of India has rolled out a groundbreaking initiative – Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) -aimed at promoting inclusive and sustainable development in tribal regions across the country.
According to a PIB Press release, this visionary program is set to cover 63,843 villages, positively impacting more than 5 crore tribal citizens spanning 549 districts and 2,911 blocks across 30 States and Union Territories, with particular emphasis on tribal-majority and aspirational blocks.
#Comprehensive Development via 25 Strategic Interventions
DAJGUA seeks to fill existing gaps in key sectors such as healthcare, education, livelihood, and social infrastructure through 25 targeted interventions facilitated by 17 central ministries.
The initiative emphasizes convergence between departments and expansion of outreach to ensure the holistic development of tribal populations.
#Nationwide Awareness Campaign: June 15–30, 2025
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As a vital component of the mission, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs will spearhead a nation-wide campaign titled:
Dharti Aaba Abhiyan – Awareness and Benefit Saturation Camps”, which will be conducted between June 15 and June 30, 2025.
These awareness and saturation camps will be held at village and cluster levels, ensuring last-mile delivery of government schemes while educating citizens about the vision and benefits of DAJGUA.
Services Offered at the Camps
Eligible individuals attending the camps will have access to a variety of services and government welfare schemes, including:
#Identity & Welfare Services
* Aadhaar Card
* Ration Card
* Caste Certificate
* Domicile Certificate
#Healthcare Services
* Ayushman Bharat Card (PM-JAY)
* Free Immunization
#Financial Inclusion
* Jan Dhan Bank Accounts
* Kisan Credit Card (KCC)
* PM-KISAN Scheme
#Social Security Schemes
* Life Insurance (PMJJBY)
* Accident Insurance (PMSBY)
* Old Age Pension
* Widow and Disability Pension
#Employment & Livelihood Initiatives
* MGNREGA Employment Card
* PM Vishwakarma Yojana
* MUDRA Loans
#Women & Child Development
* Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)
* Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS)
