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President Murmu Honors Madhya Pradesh's Tribal Leadership Mission

President Droupadi Murmu has recognized Madhya Pradesh's exceptional implementation of the Aadi Karmayogi Abhiyan, a nationwide tribal leadership development programme. The initiative aims to empower 20 lakh grassroots leaders to deliver essential services to nearly 10 crore tribal citizens across India. Madhya Pradesh has already deployed 1.41 lakh Aadi Sahayogis and established over 13,000 Aadi Seva Kendras to support tribal development. The programme represents a significant step towards more accountable and inclusive governance at the village level.

President Murmu facilitates MP govt for implementing of 'Aadi Karmayogi Abhiyan'

New Delhi/Bhopal, Oct 17

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday felicitated Madhya Pradesh for the successful implementation of the 'Aadi Karmayogi Abhiyan', a nation-wide programme of the Centre.

Gulshan Bamra, Principal Secretary, Tribal Affairs Department of Madhya Pradesh, received the recognition on behalf of the state for its excellent performance at the National Conclave on the 'Aadi Karmayogi Abhiyan' held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on Friday.

It is noteworthy that Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan - an ambitious national campaign - aims to prepare 20 lakh grassroots leaders, or 'Adi Karmayogis', to deliver essential services and welfare benefits to nearly 10 crore tribal citizens across India.

While giving an overview of tribal development in Madhya Pradesh, Gulshan Bamra informed that 1.41 lakh Aadi Sahayogis are working under the campaign, along with 1.92 lakh Aadi Saathis and 1,210 NGOs.

The Abhiyan aims at developing leadership at the village level in tribal areas, ensuring effective implementation of government schemes, while making governance more accountable.

"The goal is to prepare three lakh change leaders who will support the implementation of tribal development schemes at the grassroots level. Over 13,000 Aadi Seva Kendras have been established to assist tribal people," Bamra said.

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has positioned the Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan as the world's largest grassroots tribal leadership programme. Anchored in the values of Sewa, Sankalp, and Samarpan, the initiative is part of the government's broader vision of "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Prayas, Sabka Vishwas."

It will cover over 1 lakh tribal-dominated villages across 550 districts in 30 States and Union Territories, building on existing flagship programmes such as the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan, PM JANMAN, and the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission.

— IANS

Reader Comments

Priya S

While the intention is good, I hope this isn't just another government scheme on paper. Implementation matters most - let's see if these 20 lakh leaders actually reach the remote tribal areas.

Arjun K

MP doing excellent work in tribal welfare! 1.41 lakh Aadi Sahayogis is impressive. Hope other states learn from this model. 🇮🇳

Sarah B

The scale of this program is massive - covering 1 lakh villages! If executed properly, this could transform tribal development in India. The focus on local leadership is smart.

Kavya N

Finally some focus on our tribal brothers and sisters. They are the original inhabitants and deserve proper development. Hope the Aadi Seva Kendras work effectively.

Michael C

Interesting approach - developing local leadership rather than top-down implementation. The values of Sewa, Sankalp, Samarpan reflect Indian ethos well. Hope it delivers real results.

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