President Smt. Droupadi Murmu today felicitated Madhya Pradesh at the National Conclave on the “Aadi Karmayogi Abhiyan” held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Shri Gulshan Bamra, Principal Secretary, Tribal Affairs Department of Madhya Pradesh, received the recognition on behalf of the state for its excellent performance. He also gave a presentation on the efforts being made under the leadership of Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav for the social and economic upliftment of the tribal communities.
Madhya Pradesh has ranked among the top five states in the country for its outstanding implementation of the Aadi Karmayogi Abhiyan.
It is noteworthy that the Aadi Karmayogi Abhiyan was launched by the Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, to speed up socio-economic development of tribal communities. The Abhiyan aims at developing leadership at the village level in tribal areas, ensuring effective implementation of government schemes, while makeing governance more accountable. The initiative is based on values like service, commitment, and dedication and is a significant step toward making tribal communities self-reliant, aware, and empowered.
While giving an overview of tribal development in Madhya Pradesh, Shri 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 goal is to prepare three lakh change leaders who will support in the implementation of tribal development schemes at the grassroots level. Over 13,000 Aadi Seva Kendras have been established to assist tribal people.
Special attention is being given to children's education in tribal areas. Dropout students are being closely monitored. Currently, 2,913 institutions, including Mata Shabari Residential Girls' Complexes, hostels, model residential schools, Eklavya Model Residential Schools, ashram schools, and sports complexes are operating with a combined residential capacity of 230,000 students. Special sessions are also being organized for students’ skill development. Regular health camps are being held to prevent malaria, TB, and anemia.