Central government has released Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan Guidelines in PDF format, check DAJGUA scheme objectives, vision, scope here. The new DAJGUA scheme aims to improve the socio-economic conditions of tribal communities. It would be done by saturating tribal households and tribal majority villages including those in aspirational blocks having significant tribal population with basic facilities.
Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan would cover around 63,643 villages. It would benefit more than 5 crore tribal people in a set time frame. Read this article till the end to know Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan complete details.
Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan Guidelines PDF
The Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan envisions the comprehensive development of tribal areas and communities by addressing critical gaps in infrastructure, healthcare, education, and livelihoods. Through a coordinated approach and convergence of various Government of India schemes, the mission aims to ensure holistic, sustainable, and inclusive growth, empowering tribal communities to thrive and flourish in a SATURATION Mode.
The mission seeks to develop enabling infrastructure and enhance socio-economic conditions in selected tribal-majority villages (with a population of 500 or more, and at least 50% tribal residents as well as villages in Aspirational Districts with a tribal population of 50 or more). By adopting a whole-of-government approach, the mission aims to improve access to education, healthcare, and skills, driving progress toward the specific goals outlined below. DAJGUA Scheme Objectives
Scope of Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan Scheme
The “Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan” aims for the holistic development of tribal communities and villages, focusing on those in Aspirational blocks with ST populations of 50 or more, and villages with at least 500 people and 50% ST population—covering around 63,643 villages.
Over five years (2024-25 to 2028-29), the program will reach 549 districts and 2,911 blocks across tribal-dominated areas in 26 States and 4 UTs, ensuring comprehensive development for these underserved regions. The Abhiyan will target specific tribal-majority villages with populations of 500 or more, where at least 50% are tribal, and villages, in Aspirational districts, with at least 50 tribal population.
Duration of DAJGUA Scheme
The mission will span a period of 5 years, from 2024-25 to 2028-29. The first 2 years falling under the current Finance cycle. The interventions proposed under the Abhiyan will continue till 2029. These interventions will utilize DAPST funds from the respective Ministries and Departments and will run from 2024-25 to 2028-29.
Schemes like PMAY-G, which are already approved beyond March 31, 2026, or any other similar schemes, which have got stand-alone approval, automatically will continue beyond the current finance cycle.
