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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs is spearheading the implementation of Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan, a comprehensive initiative involving 25 interventions to enhance infrastructure, healthcare, education, and livelihood opportunities in over sixty thousand villages across 30 states and Union Territories. Launched on October 2, 2024, this campaign operates under
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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs of India and the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs of Vietnam held a high-level bilateral meeting in New Delhi to enhance cooperation in tribal and ethnic development. Co-chaired by India’s Minister Shri Jual Oram and Vietnam's Minister Dao Ngoc Dung, the
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In a significant move to boost tribal development, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, under the guidance of Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi, organized a consultative workshop aiming to enhance livelihood opportunities for tribal communities. This effort, part of the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA), involves collaboration with
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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs demonstrated its AI-driven efforts for tribal development at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. Key highlights included platforms like "Adi Vaani" for language preservation and the "TriBoT Chatbot" for information access, alongside digital governance solutions under the Forest
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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, guided by the Ministry's leadership, organized a National Review Meeting on February 4, 2026, in New Delhi to reevaluate tribal development schemes and interventions. This meeting, attended by officials from over 30 States, Union Territories, and central ministries, focused on creating community-driven and
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The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, inaugurated several developmental projects at Rairangpur, Odisha, emphasizing the government’s commitment to the region's growth. These projects include a university campus, healthcare facilities, and several infrastructural enhancements aimed at boosting employment and improving quality of life for local tribal communities.
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Tribal affairs minister Jual Oram led a significant meeting with Tribal Members of Parliament, emphasizing their joint commitment to accelerating tribal development across India. This interaction focused on advancing various governmental programs aimed at boosting inclusion, empowerment, and dignity among tribal communities, aligned with the national vision of holistic progress.
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President Droupadi Murmu attended a public function in Manipur's Senapati district, focusing on the dignity, security, and development of tribal communities. Highlighting the inclusive development initiatives, she stressed that these remain a national priority for ensuring the participation of tribal communities in India's progress. President Murmu
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The Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs, in response to a Lok Sabha query, detailed the ongoing Development Action Plan for Scheduled Tribes (DAPST) aimed at uplifting Scheduled Tribes (STs) in Tamil Nadu. The initiative involves allocating budgets across 41 Ministries/Departments to close developmental disparities between STs and non-STs. Key
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The Indian Ministry of Tribal Affairs has approved significant funding for initiatives aimed at improving infrastructure and economic opportunities in tribal areas of Telangana. The Pradhan Mantri Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (PM DA JGUA) will address infrastructure deficiencies by funding projects such as the construction of hostels, classrooms,
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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, under the leadership of Union Minister of State Shri Durgadas Uikey, has unveiled the 'Dharti Aaba Janjati Utkarsh Abhiyan', a comprehensive initiative aimed at bridging infrastructural gaps for tribal communities across India. The program focuses on 270 tribal-majority villages in Himachal Pradesh, addressing
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The Ministry of Rural Development has sanctioned 25 road projects in Tripura under the PM-JANMAN initiative. These projects, spanning 65.38 km and costing INR 68.67 crore, aim to provide all-weather road connectivity to 30 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) habitations. The initiative focuses on improving socio-economic conditions, access