The Aadi Karmayogi National Conclave, organized by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, GoI, graced by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, as the Chief Guest was held on October 17, 2025, at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. The event was also attended by Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Jual Oram and other ministers, officials, and representatives from tribal communities across the nation. The event focused on the "Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan," a national movement aimed at empowering tribal communities and building a decentralized tribal leadership ecosystem.
Emphasising on the empowerment of tribal communities, the President of India, Droupadi Murmu in her address stated that the goal of the Abhiyan is to make every tribal village self-reliant and ensure that tribal communities fully participate in the nation's development.
President Murmu also presented awards to the top-performing states, districts, blocks, and Integrated Tribal Development Agencies for their efforts in implementing the Abhiyan. Madhya Pradesh was one of the states recognized for its outstanding performance, while Dimapur and Phek districts also received recognition as best performing district under the initiatives of Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan.
The Key highlights and central vision of the conclave was centred on the "Tribal Village Vision 2030," which focuses on translating ideas into implementation for comprehensive tribal development. The Scheme also provides training for leadership, and plans to train 20 lakh "change-leaders" across one lakh tribal villages in 550 tribal-dominated districts. These leaders, known as "Adi Karmayogis" and "Adi Sahyogis," will act as drivers of governance and service providers.
In order to promote tribal entrepreneurship in the future, a “Tribal Business Conclave" was also announced, scheduled for November 12, 2025,
The line departments from Nagaland headed by Angelina Tajen, IAS, Secretary GoN along with Officials from Rural Development, Social Welfare, Health & family welfare, Education and others participated in the Conclave.
(DIPR)
