Government of India Accepts MP Dr. Rawat’s Suggestion: Developed Tribal Village Plans to Be Prepared in Gram Sabha
Udaipur:** Under the **Dharti Aba Tribal Advanced Village Campaign**, a parallel initiative called the **Developed Tribal Village Campaign** will be carried out, in which **a plan for each developed village will be prepared in a Gram Sabha**. Special Gram Sabha meetings will be organized for this purpose.
During a starred question in the Lok Sabha on Thursday, MP **Dr. Mannalal Rawat** suggested this initiative. In response, **Tribal Affairs Minister Mr. Jual Oram** stated that the government would act on the proposal. He informed that **over 63,000 tribal-majority villages** have been included under the campaign for developed tribal villages. In Rajasthan, the campaign is being implemented in **6,019 villages across 208 blocks in 30 districts**. The campaign aims to achieve **100% targets in physical infrastructure and human resource development**.
**Objective and Implementation of the Campaign**
Minister Oram highlighted that **Prime Minister launched the Dharti Aba Tribal Village Upliftment Campaign (DAJGU) on 2 October 2024**, which includes **25 measures implemented by 17 line ministries**. Its main goal is to address gaps in **infrastructure and human development** in tribal-majority villages or aspirational districts, promoting **overall socio-economic development of tribal communities**.
The campaign focuses on improving **healthcare, education, drinking water, housing, livelihoods, and infrastructure** for tribal populations. It also aims to address deficiencies through the convergence of existing government schemes, enhancing **social infrastructure, healthcare services, school education, connectivity, skill development, and livelihood support**.
**Coverage and Budget**
The campaign covers **63,843 tribal villages across 2,911 blocks in 549 districts in 30 states and union territories**. The total budget for five years is **₹79,156 crore** (Central share: ₹56,333 crore, State share: ₹22,823 crore). Each ministry is assigned specific **budgets and targets** and is responsible for implementing the allocated measures.
**Progress in Rajasthan**
Based on proposals from the **Rajasthan State Government**, works have been approved under the campaign in **Udaipur, Salumber, Dungarpur, and Pratapgarh districts**. According to the **Ministry of Jal Shakti**, out of **2,038 villages**, **1,850 villages now have adequate drinking water supply**. The **Ministry of Rural Development** has approved:
* **6,076 houses in Dungarpur**,
* **2,793 houses in Pratapgarh**,
* **9,092 houses in Salumber**, and
* **2,218 houses in Udaipur**.
Additionally, the **Department of Telecommunications** has provided **mobile connectivity** in several villages across **Dungarpur, Pratapgarh, and Udaipur districts**, covering **10, 27, and 125 villages**, respectively.
This initiative ensures that **each developed tribal village will have a structured development plan prepared in the Gram Sabha**, enhancing transparency, participation, and accountability in tribal development.
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