Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan:
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has launched the Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan (DAJA), the largest-ever tribal empowerment campaign, reaching over 1 lakh tribal villages across 31 States/UTs, including 207 PVTG districts.
- It follows a camp-based, community-driven model, involving district administrations, youth volunteers, CSOs, and tribal leaders.
Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan (DAJA) - A nationwide tribal empowerment campaign under Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh, for tribal communities, especially in remote and PVTG habitations.
- November 15th was designated as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas in 2021 to honor tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda and commemorate his 150th birth anniversary.
- Additionally, Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh (15th November 2024–15th November 2025) has been launched as a year-long celebration of tribal pride, identity, and progress.
- Objective is to Achieve saturation of all central government welfare schemes like Aadhaar, Ayushman Bharat, PM-Kisan, PM Ujjwala Yojana, Jan Dhan, and tribal-specific entitlements.
- It also supports key initiatives like PM-JANMAN and Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA).
- Celebrates tribal heritage and honours Birsa Munda (Dharti Aaba), a symbol of tribal pride and resistance.
