: Friday, October 17, 2025 10:55 PM
New Delhi. President Draupadi Murmu honored Madhya Pradesh in the National Conclave organized on Aadi Karmayogi Abhiyan at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on Friday. State Principal Secretary Tribal Affairs Gulshan Bamra received the state level award for the excellent performance of Madhya Pradesh.
He presented on the efforts being made under the leadership of State Chief Minister Mohan Yadav for the social and economic upliftment of the tribal community. Madhya Pradesh has been ranked among the first five states in the country that have performed excellently in the implementation of the Adi Karmayogi campaign. It is noteworthy that Adi Karmayogi campaign was started by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India to accelerate the socio-economic development of tribal communities. Its objective is to develop leadership capacity at village level in tribal areas, ensure effective implementation of schemes and make governance more accountable. This campaign is based on values like service, determination and dedication, which is an important step towards making the tribal society self-reliant, aware and empowered.
Giving information on the status of tribal development in Madhya Pradesh, Principal Secretary Tribal Affairs Gulshan Bamra said that 1 lakh 41 thousand Adi associates are working in the Adi Karmayogi campaign. Along with this, 1 lakh 92 thousand Adi Saathi and 1,210 non-governmental organizations are fulfilling the responsibility. Its aim is to create three lakh change leaders who are helping in the implementation of tribal development plans at the grassroots level. 13,000 Adi Seva Kendras have been created to help the tribal people.
Special attention is being given to the education of children in tribal areas. Children dropping out of school are being monitored. At present, 2,913 institutions including Mata Shabari Residential Girls Education Complex, Hostel, Adarsh Residential School, Eklavya Model Residential School, Ashram School, Sports Complex are operating, which have the capacity to accommodate 2 lakh 30 thousand students. Special sessions were also organized on skill development of students. Health camps are being organized regularly for prevention of malaria, TB and anemia.
This year, more than 81,000 Ayushman cards were distributed in just three months from June to September. Special initiatives were also taken for maternal safety. Apart from this, telemedicine services were conducted in more than 9 thousand Ayushman Arogya Health Centers. Self-help groups have been formed and linked to employment generation and livelihood activities. Credit facilities have been provided to them to start economic activities.
Excellent work has been done in Madhya Pradesh in the implementation of beneficiary oriented schemes under PM Janman Yojana. 100 percent achievement has been achieved in providing documents like Aadhar Card, Jan Dhan Bank Account, Ayushman Card, Caste Certificate, Kisan Credit Card, PM Kisan Samman Nidhi and Ration Card. Shivpuri, Maihar, Raisen, Katni and Bhind have performed excellently in issuing Ayushman cards.
Shivpuri was also honored for his excellent performance in PM Janman. Betul district of Madhya Pradesh was honored among the excellent districts at the country level in the Adi Karmayogi campaign. Assistant Research Officer Sarika Dholpuriya was honored in the State’s Excellent Master Trainer category. Betul, Dhar, East Nimar and Barwani were given special mention among other excellent performing districts in the Adi Karmayogi campaign.
State Deputy Commissioner Tribal Development JP Yadav was also honored as state level super coach and master trainer. Integrated Tribal Development Agencies Barwani, Betul and Shivpuri were honored for implementing notable activities. Guna, Burhanpur and Vidisha were honored for their excellent performance in Dharti Aaba Jan Bhagidari Abhiyan. Integrated Tribal Development Agency Guna and Integrated Tribal Development Agency Vidisha were awarded for their excellent performance.
It is noteworthy that village action plans of 14 thousand villages have been prepared in the Adi Karmayogi campaign. These have been approved by the Gram Sabha. More than 13 thousand Adi Seva Centers have been established in these villages. Necessary documents like Aadhar Card, Ayushman Card, PM Kisan, Jan Dhan, Caste Certificate, Kisan Credit Card, Ration Card have been issued.
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