A group of eminent tribal people from diverse backgrounds, representing various states, called on the President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan today. This was the last meeting in a series of interactions with tribal leaders organized under the Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan. Addressing the gathering, the President said that the Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan is a remarkable effort for dialogue and cooperation towards shaping the future of the tribal society and the country. This initiative reflects our collective resolve to build an inclusive and equitable India. She stated that our effort should be to ensure that tribal communities are not only the beneficiaries of development, but also co-creators of the nation’s future.
The President described the Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan as a transformational initiative aimed at empowering tribal communities through responsible governance. She expressed happiness at the campaign’s progress since its launch in July this year saying that in one lakh villages, 20 lakh Adi-Karmayogis, including officials, volunteers, women from self-help groups and tribal youth, are being mobilized. She emphasized that real empowerment does not come from schemes alone, it is shaped by the recognition of the rights of the people. Ms Murmu added that true empowerment is strengthened by respect for those rights and sustained by the representation of tribal communities. The President urged members of tribal communities to take active responsibility for their development journey. She advised them to express their views on various platforms and make the systems accountable. Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Jual Oram and Minister of State for Tribal Affairs Durgadas Uikey were also present during the meeting.