What is Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan?

• About: It is a national movement to build a decentralized tribal leadership and governance ecosystem.
• Ministry: Flagship initiative of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
• Aim and Objectives
  • It seeks to empower 11 crore tribal citizens across 1 lakh villages by creating the world’s largest tribal grassroots leadership mission. 
  • It aims at equipping 20 lakh District, Block, and Village-level officials; SHG women, and tribal youth to serve as Adi Karmayogis (grassroots leaders) to ensure responsive governance and last-mile service saturation.
•  Features
  • Three Pillars of Leadership
    • Adi Karmayogi (Government Officers): Key drivers of governance at State, District, Block, and Panchayat levels. They ensure convergence of schemes, institutional support, and responsive delivery.
    • Adi Sahyogi (Youth, Teachers, Doctors): Motivated service providers and educated tribal youth who bridge access to education, health, awareness, and innovation.
    • Adi Saathi (SHG Members, Villagers, Tribal Elders): Grassroots change-makers and community anchors who mobilize people, preserve traditions, and uphold local wisdom.
  • 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.
  • Convergence: Brings together schemes like PM JANMAN and Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA 2.0).