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President Droupadi Murmu met eminent tribal leaders at Rashtrapati Bhavan as part of the final session of a series under the Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan.

About Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan 
Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan is a national movement launched by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs in July 2025 to empower tribal communities through decentralized leadership, robust capacity building, and convergence of development initiatives across India’s tribal regions.
 
Leadership Structure

• Adi Karmayogi: Government officers (IAS, IPS, IFS, District Collectors, BDOs) leading responsive governance at state, district, block, and panchayat levels.
• Adi Sahyogi: Motivated service providers including youth, teachers, doctors, and Anganwadi workers bridging education, health, and innovation gaps.
• Adi Saathi: SHG members, tribal elders, and villagers anchoring grassroots mobilization, tradition preservation, and community participation.

Key Objectives

• Training and Mobilization: Train 20 lakh tribal leaders for leadership and last-mile delivery.
• Adi Sewa Kendras: Establish 1 lakh single-window tribal service centres in villages.
• Participatory Planning: Implement Village Vision 2030 and locally crafted development blueprints for tribal regions.
• Convergence: Ensure integration of flagship initiatives like PM-JANMAN, Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan, and the National Sickle Cell Elimination Mission with local efforts.

Implementation and Governance

• Multi-tiered Training Structure: Regional, State, District, and Block-level master trainers, with 6 Regional Process Labs anchoring training and capacity building.
• Digital Platform: The Adi Karmayogi portal enables registration, training, real-time tracking, micro-planning, grievance redressal, and monitoring.
• Mentorship: Eminent experts, retired officers, tribal elders, and Padma awardees mentor change leaders.
• Eligible participants: Government officers, motivated youth, teachers, doctors, SHG members, tribal elders, and community leaders can register on the Adi Karmayogi portal.

This movement represents a transformational shift in tribal governance—emphasizing dignity, responsive service delivery, and sustainable development rooted in local leadership and tradition.

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