Lok Sabha Question No. 4652 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-21
Subject: Optimising Services under DAJGUA
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Jashubhai Bhilubhai Rathva, Smt. Poonamben Hematbhai Maadam, Smt. Himadri Singh, Smt. Roopkumari Choudhary

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 4652

TO BE ANSWERED ON- 21/08/2025

## OPTIMISING SERVICES UNDER DAJGUA

4652.   SHRI JASHUBHAI BHILUBHAI RATHVA:

SMT. POONAMBEN HEMATBHAI MAADAM:

SMT. HIMADRI SINGH:

SMT. ROOPKUMARI CHOUDHARY:

Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the convergence model used under the Dhadri Aba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) and its effectiveness in optimising delivery of services;
- (b) the details of the measures taken to promote digital inclusion and electrification in tribal villages under convergence programmes;
- (c) the details of multi-sectoral interventions being undertaken through DAJGUA and their expected impact on tribal welfare;
- (d)  the  steps  taken  under  the  Samagra  Shiksha  Abhiyan  under  DAJGUA  to  address challenges in education and residential facilities for tribal students;
- (e)  the  efforts  made  to  integrate  skill  development  and  livelihood  support  under  the implementation of DAJGUA; and
- (f) whether there are any measures taken to monitor and evaluate the impact of DAJGUA on improving social infrastructure, healthcare, education and livelihoods in tribal regions and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR TRIBAL AFFAIRS (SHRI DURGADAS UIKEY)

(a): Dharti Aba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) aims to saturate the existing gaps in critical infrastruture in tribal-majority villages.  A key feature of the mission is its inter-ministerial convergence, where 17 Ministries of the Government of India will unite for the welfare of tribal communities through 25 focus interventions. The Ministry of Tribal

Affairs will serve as the nodal agency, coordinating with Central Ministries for planning, implementation, and monitoring.

- (b): In order to promote digital inclusion and electrification of tribal villages the following schemes  from  three  Ministries  have  been  included  under  'Dharti  Aaba  Janjatiya  Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan'(DAJGUA):

|   Sl. No. | Implementing Agency                                       | Scheme Name                                                        |
|-----------|-----------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------|
|         1 | Ministry of Power                                         | House electrification (Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme - RDSS) |
|         2 | Ministry of New and Renewable Energy                      | Off grid connection, solar power scheme                            |
|         3 | Department of Communications (Ministry of Communications) | 4 G/5 G network - Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF)         |

## (c): 'Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan'(DAJGUA) integrates

- 25

interventions across 17 Ministrie . Key multi-sectoral interventions include:

|   S. No. | Ministry                                | Activity                                                    | Mission Target (2024-2028)                                               |
|----------|-----------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|        1 | Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD)    | Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna (PMAY)- Gramin (MoRD)             | 20 Lakhs pucca houses                                                    |
|        2 | Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD)    | Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana PMGSY (MoRD)               | 25,000 Km Road                                                           |
|        3 | Ministry of Jal Shakti                  | Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM)                                    | Every eligible village/Hamlet ~63000 villages                            |
|        4 | Ministry of Power                       | Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme - RDSS                  | Every unelectrified HH and unconnected public institutions (~ 2.35 lakh) |
|        5 | Ministry of New and Renewable Energy    | New Solar Power Scheme- PM Surya                            | Every unelectrified HH and public institutions not covered through grid. |
|        6 | Ministry of Health and family Welfare   | PM Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission - PM ABHIM | 1000 MMUs                                                                |
|        7 | Ministry of Women and Child Development | Anganwadi Centre- Poshan 2.0 (ICDS)                         | 8000 Saksham AWC(2000 New AWC&6000 upgradation)                          |

|   8 | DoSE&L, Ministry of Education                      | Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)                           | 1000 hostels                                                                                     |
|-----|----------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|   9 | Ministry of AYUSH                                  | National AYUSH Mission                                  | 700 Poshan Vatikas in EMRS                                                                       |
|  10 | Ministry of Communications                         | Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF)                | 5252 villages                                                                                    |
|  11 | Ministry of Tourism                                | Responsible tourism (Swadesh Darshan)                   | 1000 Home stays                                                                                  |
|  12 | Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship | Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS) Scheme                      | (i) Skilling Centres in tribal districts (ii) Training of 1000 VDVKs and tribal groups           |
|  13 | Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare        | Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY)                    | Sustainable agriculture support to FRA patta holders (~ 2 lakh)                                  |
|  14 | D/o Fisheries                                      | Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)            | Support to tribal fishermen: 10,000 IFR and 1000 CFR                                             |
|  15 | D/o Animal Husbandry and Dairying                  | National Livestock Mission                              | Livestock management support to 8500 IFR holders                                                 |
|  16 | Ministry of Panchayati Raj                         | Capacity building- Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) | All Gram Sabhas and concerned officers at Subdivision, District and State level dealing with FRA |
|  17 | Ministry of Tribal Affairs                         | PMAAGY/ SCA to TD                                       | 100 TMMC- Mutli-purpose Marketing Centres                                                        |
|  17 | Ministry of Tribal Affairs                         | PMAAGY/ SCA to TD                                       | Upgradation of Ashram Schools/Govt. Schools &Hostels for Tribals                                 |
|  17 | Ministry of Tribal Affairs                         | PMAAGY/ SCA to TD                                       | FRA Claim Support                                                                                |
|  17 | Ministry of Tribal Affairs                         | PMAAGY/ SCA to TD                                       | CoC for Sickle Cell Disease in 17 states                                                         |

(d): Under  'Dharti  Aaba  Janjatiya  Gram  Utkarsh  Abhiyan'(DAJGUA),  the Samagra Shiksha  Abhiyan  (SSA) has  a  mandate  for construction  of  1000  residential  hostels  to ensure access to quality education to tribal students in the country.

(e): In order to promote skill development and livelihood support under the implementation of DAJGUA, the following schemes through the line Ministries have been included:

|   Sl. No. | Implementing Agency                                | Scheme Name                                  | Mission Target (2024-2028)                                                             |
|-----------|----------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|         1 | Ministry of Tourism                                | Responsible tourism (Swadesh Darshan)        | 1000 Home stays                                                                        |
|         2 | Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship | Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS) Scheme           | (i) Skilling Centres in tribal districts (ii) Training of 1000 VDVKs and tribal groups |
|         3 | Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare        | Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY)         | Sustainable agriculture support to FRA patta holders (~ 2 lakh)                        |
|         4 | D/o Fisheries                                      | Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) | Support to tribal fishermen: 10,000 IFR and 1000 CFR                                   |
|         5 | D/o Animal Husbandry and Dairying                  | National Livestock Mission                   | Livestock management support to 8500 IFR holders                                       |

(f): Under Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA), the Ministry of tribal Affairs have regular coordination meetings with other central ministries to ensure effective implementation  of  the  scheem.  Further,  regular  review  meetings  are  also  held  with respective  State  Governments.    Furthermore,  through  the  initiatives  Adi  KarmaYogi Abhiyan  ,  the  Ministry  has  been  actively  encouiraging  community  engagement  and involvement also.

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