RAJASTHAN EMERGES AS THE LEADING STATE IN DHARTI AABA JANJATIYA GRAM UTKARSH ABHIYAN(DAJGUA)

For undertaking development works in tribal areas, ensuring timely delivery of govt. services , making grievance redressal system fully effective and providing tribal rights verbatim, Rajasthan has been ranked number one in the country for tribal welfare and development. This ranking has been accorded under DAJGUA. The aim of DAJGUA is to empower tribal population by expanding the reach and awareness of Govt. schemes and by making them aware of their own rights. DHART AABA and PM-JANMAN are among the high priority schemes of the Central Govt.. More than 29000 tribal communities belonging to Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups(PVTGs) spread over 207 districts have been covered under the DHARTI AABA campaign.

Detailed Explanation for RAS Aspirants

• Dhartii Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA):
  • A nationwide saturation and awareness campaign launched to empower tribal communities.
  • Focuses on home delivery of documents, welfare benefits, and rights awareness.
  • Promotes participatory governance by mobilising community groups.
• Objectives of the Mission:
  • Increase awareness of individual rights, entitlements, and government schemes.
  • Ensure door-to-door delivery of welfare benefits and documents (like caste certificates, pension cards, etc.).
  • Empower tribal youth as digital warriors to bridge the digital divide.
  • Conduct screening, counselling, and awareness on Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) among tribal populations.
• Implementation Mechanism:
  • Monitored under a high-level national system integrating digital dashboards and district-level teams.
  • Involves district and village-level mobilization through state tribal departments and local bodies.
• Significance of Rajasthan’s Achievement:
  • Rajasthan ranked first in India for its comprehensive implementation, innovation, and outreach.
  • The state effectively ensured benefit saturation and grievance-free governance in tribal-dominated areas.
  • Reflects strong coordination between the state and central government under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
• National Context:
  • Works in tandem with PM Janman, another flagship tribal welfare initiative focusing on holistic village development.

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MCQ

Question 1:
What is the primary aim of the ‘Dhartii Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan’?
A. Providing irrigation facilities to tribal areas
B. Ensuring awareness and delivery of government benefits to tribal communities
C. Promoting tribal arts and crafts
D. Establishing new industrial zones in tribal regions

Answer: B
Explanation: The Dhartii Aaba Abhiyan focuses on enhancing awareness about rights, ensuring doorstep delivery of government schemes, empowering tribal youth, and fostering participatory governance. It aligns with PM Modi’s vision of reaching every tribal household with state welfare benefits, making Rajasthan the top-performing state in implementation.

प्रश्न 1:
‘धरती आबा जनजातीय ग्राम उत्कर्ष अभियान’ का मुख्य उद्देश्य क्या है?
A. जनजातीय क्षेत्रों में सिंचाई सुविधाएं उपलब्ध कराना
B. जनजातीय समुदायों तक सरकारी लाभों की जागरूकता और डिलीवरी सुनिश्चित करना
C. जनजातीय कला और शिल्प को प्रोत्साहित करना
D. जनजातीय क्षेत्रों में औद्योगिक क्षेत्र स्थापित करना

उत्तर: B
व्याख्या: धरती आबा अभियान का उद्देश्य जनजातीय समुदायों में अधिकारों की जानकारी देना, सरकारी योजनाओं का लाभ हर घर तक पहुंचाना और डिजिटल माध्यम से युवाओं को सशक्त बनाना है। यह प्रधानमंत्री के “हर आदिवासी तक सरकारी लाभ पहुंचाने” के संकल्प को साकार करता है और राजस्थान इसमें प्रथम स्थान पर रहा।