New Delhi: The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has officially launched the Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan, envisaged as the world’s largest tribal grassroots leadership programme, aimed at empowering tribal communities, strengthening responsive governance, and creating local leadership opportunities across the country.
Launched under the visionary leadership of the Prime Minister of India, the Abhiyan emphasizes Sewa (Service), Sankalp (Resolve), and Samarpan (Dedication), reflecting the guiding principle of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Prayas, Sabka Vishwas.” This initiative forms a key part of the Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh and contributing towards the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047.
Objectives of the Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan:
1. Promote responsive, people-centric governance at village and community levels.
2. Conduct multi-departmental Governance Lab Workshops/Process Labs from state to district, block, and village levels – ongoing since 10th July 2025 – For capacity Building of State, District, and Block Master Trainers.
3. Co- creation of development plans, where tribal communities and government officers jointly formulate the “1 Lakh Tribal Villages-Vision 2030”, including detailed action plans and investment strategies.
4. Build a network of 20 lakh change leaders across 550 districts and 30 States/UTs to implement grassroots development initiatives.
Outcomes of the Abhiyan:
• Adi Sewa Kendra: Proposed in all tribal-dominated villages, where government officers and community members dedicate 1–2 hours fortnightly as ‘Adi Sewa Samay’ to collaboratively address local issues, mentor youth, and support governance initiatives.
• Governance Lab Workshops: Structured process labs from state to village levels, engaging multiple departments to co-create solutions for tribal development.
• Tribal Village Action Plan: Villagers and officers will co-create the Tribal Village Vision 2030, aligned with national and international commitments towards sustainable development goals and inclusive development.
• Saturation of government schemes and interventions.
• Call for Volunteers:
◦ Adi Sahyogi: Teachers, doctors, and professionals who mentor and mobilize communities.
◦ Adi Saathi: SHGs, NRLM members, tribal elders, Youth and local leaders supporting implementation and outreach.
• Community Leadership Training: Capacity-building programs for tribal youth, women, and community leaders on governance, problem-solving, and social mobilization.
Participation and Outreach:
The Abhiyan will reach over 1 lakh tribal-dominated villages, mobilizing 20 lakh change leaders across 550 districts and 30 States/UTs. It builds upon the successful implementation of flagship government schemes, including:
• Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan
• Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN)
• National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission
Minister of Tribal Affairs, Jual Oram, stated: “Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan is a historic step in realizing inclusive governance and people’s participation. By fostering Sewa, Sankalp, and Samarpan, and through collaborative engagement of tribal communities and government officers, we will co-create the 1 Lakh Tribal Villages Vision 2030.”
Minister of State of Tribal Affairs, Durga Das Uikey, added: “This initiative has transformative potential for tribal development at the grassroots level and will help achieve holistic development of tribal villages on a mission mode.”
Secretary, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Vibhu Nayar, emphasized: “Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan is designed to operationalize responsive governance at the grassroots. Through Governance Process Labs, government officers at all levels are receiving structured training to become effective change leaders.”
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs calls upon all stakeholders, tribal communities, youth, SHGs, civil society, and government officers, to actively participate in this historic initiative, reinforcing tribal leadership and inclusive development across the nation.
