President Droupadi Murmu has said that the Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan strengthens the spirit of public participation by empowering Gram Sabhas and community-led institutions. She stated that through meaningful participation of tribal society, national policy can be influenced and schemes can be made more effective. The President was addressing the national conclave on the ‘Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan’ in New Delhi today. She also presented awards to the best-performing states, districts, blocks, and Integrated Tribal Development Agencies. She added that the Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan was launched with the transformative vision of making every tribal village self-reliant and a proud village. The President highlighted that this campaign aims to ensure that tribal communities participate in the nation’s development journey and that the benefits of development reach all tribal areas and people. She expressed confidence that the Tribal Action Framework will play a vital role in the development of tribal people and the country. President Murmu said that  tribal communities are an important part of the country’s socio-cultural diversity and tribal traditions remind us that development must be in harmony with nature. The President highlighted that in recent years, the Government has taken several concrete steps to ensure the overall development of tribal communities. The President stated that the Government has rapidly expanded infrastructure in tribal areas and residential schools and scholarship programs have been established to integrate tribal youth into the mainstream. She emphasized that skill development and self-employment schemes have given new impetus to traditional crafts, handicrafts, and entrepreneurship. President Murmu expressed happiness that these efforts have not only increased livelihood opportunities but also strengthened self-confidence and self-reliance in tribal people. She said, real progress of the nation and society lies in the development of all sections of society.

The Conclave was organised by Ministry of Tribal Affairs, marking a defining moment in India’s journey toward responsive, citizen-led governance. The Conclave focussed on “Tribal Village Vision 2030” – From Ideas to Implementation.