The Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched the Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan on August 19, 2025, a nationwide grassroots leadership program targeting tribal communities. Envisioned as the world's largest tribal grassroots leadership program, the Abhiyan aims to empower tribal communities, strengthen responsive governance, and cultivate local leadership. Guided by the principles of Sewa (Service), Sankalp (Resolve), and Samarpan (Dedication), the initiative contributes to the Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh and the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.
Key objectives include promoting people-centric governance at the village level, conducting multi-departmental Governance Lab Workshops, co-creating development plans with tribal communities for the "1 Lakh Tribal Villages Vision 2030," and building a network of 20 lakh change leaders across 550 districts and 30 States/UTs.
Outcomes are to include the establishment of Adi Sewa Kendras in tribal-dominated villages, offering collaborative spaces for government officers and community members; structured Governance Lab Workshops across various levels; and the co-creation of Tribal Village Action Plans aligned with sustainable development goals. The program also emphasizes saturation of existing government schemes.
The Abhiyan includes a call for volunteers: Adi Sahyogi (teachers, doctors, and professionals) and Adi Saathi (SHGs, NRLM members, tribal elders, and local leaders). Community Leadership Training will be provided to tribal youth, women, and community leaders. The initiative aims to reach over 1 lakh tribal-dominated villages, building upon existing schemes like the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan, PM JANMAN, and the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission.
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs encourages active participation from all stakeholders, including tribal communities, youth, SHGs, civil society, and government officers.
Key Entities Referenced
Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan: A tribal grassroots leadership programme by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs aimed at empowering tribal communities and strengthening governance.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs: The government ministry responsible for the Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan and tribal development initiatives.
Viksit Bharat: A national vision for a developed India by 2047, which the Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan contributes towards.
1 Lakh Tribal Villages Vision 2030: A development plan jointly formulated by tribal communities and government officers for tribal villages.
Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan: A flagship government scheme that the Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan builds upon.
Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan PM JANMAN: A flagship government scheme that the Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan builds upon.
National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission: A flagship government scheme that the Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan builds upon.
Shri Jual Oram: The Hon'ble Minister of Tribal Affairs.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan: Responsive Governance
Programme
Envisaged as the World’s Largest Tribal Grassroots
Leadership Programme
Posted On: 19 AUG 2025 4:28PM by PIB 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 Hon’ble 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 ofState,
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
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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
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multiple departments to co-create solutions for tribal development.
Tribal Village Action Plan: Villagers and officers will co-create the Tribal Village Vision 2030,
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aligned with national and international commitments towards sustainable development goals and
inclusive development.
Saturation of government schemes and interventions.
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Call for Volunteers: Adi Sahyogi: Teachers, doctors, and professionals who mentor and mobilize
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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
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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 across550 districts and 30 States/UTs. It builds upon the successful implementation of flagship government
schemes, including:
Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan
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Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN)
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National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission
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Hon’ble Minister of Tribal Affairs, Shri 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."
Hon’ble Minister of State of Tribal Affairs, Shri DurgaDas 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, Shri 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.****
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