Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan
Also called: DAJGUA, PM-JUGA · Topic: Safeguards for Vulnerable Sections: SCs, STs, OBCs, Minorities, Women and Children · NCERT: Beyond NCERT
Meaning
The Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) is a programme of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, launched on 2 October 2024. It aims to develop tribal villages, which means bringing them better facilities, services and ways to earn a living. It builds on PM-JANMAN, which covers only Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs), the most vulnerable tribal communities. DAJGUA reaches tribal villages more widely. It is named after Birsa Munda, whom tribal communities call "Dharti Aaba" (Father of the Earth). It is part of the developmental side of the safeguards for Scheduled Tribes, alongside Art. 46 (the state's duty to promote the interests of weaker sections) and Tribal Sub-Plan funds.
Example
During the Janjatiya Gaurav Pakhwada (1–15 November 2026), the Ministry of Tribal Affairs held camps in tribal areas. One aim was saturation of DAJGUA and PM-JANMAN, which means making sure every eligible family gets the benefits.
Don't confuse with
- PM-JANMAN (launched 15 November 2023): this mission covers only PVTG habitations, through nine ministries. DAJGUA covers tribal villages more broadly.
- Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan: this is a campaign to get communities to take part, with parts called Adi Sewa Samay and Adi Sewa Din. It is not a development scheme like DAJGUA.