Why in News? 

India launched Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan (DAJA) — its largest-ever tribal outreach covering over 1 lakh villages in 31 States/UTs. In just nine days, it reached 53 lakh tribal citizens through 22,000+ camps, driving enrollments in Aadhaar, Ayushman Bharat, PM-Kisan, Ujjwala, and Jan Dhan schemes. 

About the Abhiyan  

• Launch: Launched by the Union Minister of Tribal Affairs as a major outreach initiative. 
• Coverage: A large-scale benefit saturation drive is being conducted across 
  • 550 tribal districts 
  • 2,900+ blocks 
  • 207 PVTG-dominated districts 
  • Reaching nearly 1 lakh villages and habitations 
• Doorstep Delivery of Services 
  • Services are delivered through ‘benefit saturation’ camps. 
  • Focuses on last-mile service delivery directly to the homes of tribal people. 
• Key Schemes Involved 
  • PM-JANMAN (launched in 2023) 
  • Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) (launched in 2024) 
• Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh Context 
  • This initiative is a part of Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh, launched to 
    • Celebrate the 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, a revered tribal freedom fighter. 
    • Honour the culture, legacy, and contributions of tribal communities.