- The goal will be achieved through simple, easy and friendly interaction: Chief Secretary Mr. Amitabh Jain
- Chief Secretary inaugurated the training of Adi Karmayogi Master Trainers
- Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan will be run in 138 development blocks of 28 districts of the state
- 1.33 lakh Adi Karmayogis will participate in the development of tribes
Under the Karmayogi Abhiyan launched by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Adi Karmayogis in Chhattisgarh will identify whatever ‘critical gaps’ remain in the basic infrastructure and facilities in tribal-dominated villages. Concrete steps will be taken to remove these deficiencies through the local administration. This will saturate every village with basic facilities. Chief Secretary Shri Amitabh Jain today inaugurated the four-day state-level orientation and district master trainers training program for Adi Karmayogis organized in the capital Raipur.
Chief Secretary Mr. Amitabh Jain said that the objective of the Adi Karmayogi campaign will be achieved by connecting with the tribals in a simple and friendly manner in their own language and dialect. There is also a need to include such Adi Karmayogi companions in this campaign, who have knowledge of dialects like Godi, Halbi, Bhatri, Sadri etc. He said that Adi Karmayogi will meet each tribal family and discuss special topics like their livelihood, their means of livelihood, their health, nutrition, protected delivery, vaccination etc. He said that during discussions in remote areas of Bastar, Surguja, work should be done towards connecting children with interesting skills. Along with practical education, they should also be given information about technical education, taking loan from cooperative credit societies and repaying the loan.
Principal Secretary Shri Sonamni Bora said that under the Aadi Karmayogi Abhiyan, a target has been set to create 20 lakh volunteers in tribal dominated villages across the country. Chhattisgarh state is actively participating in this national target. He said that a target has been set to train about 1 lakh 33 thousand volunteers in 138 development blocks of 28 districts of the state, which has to be completed in a timely manner through public participation and public awareness. He informed that under this campaign ‘Aadi Seva Kendras’ will be established in villages, which will not only help in the availability of basic facilities, but will also play an important role in the continuous implementation of schemes and programs.
Principal Secretary Mr. Bora informed that in the direction of socio-economic empowerment of tribal communities, saturation campaigns like Dharti Aba and PM-Janman have also been started, under which housing, paved roads, water supply, Anganwadi and health facilities are being ensured in tribal dominated villages and PVTG settlements. He informed that whatever ‘critical gaps’ remain in the basic infrastructure and facilities in tribal dominated villages will be identified and a special discussion will be held on this in the Gram Sabhas on 2 October 2025. He informed that under this campaign, district master trainers are to be trained. The first phase of this program, which will be conducted in two phases, will be organized from 11 to 14 August and the second phase from 18 to 21 August. In the first phase, district level master trainers of three divisions Bilaspur, Raipur and Durg were present today. The officers, master trainers and super coaches present in the workshop shared their experiences.
The training workshop was attended by Additional Chief Secretary of Forest and Climate Change Department, Mrs. Richa Sharma, Principal Secretary of Panchayat and Rural Development Department, Mrs. Niharika Barik Singh, Commissioner of Tribal Affairs Department Dr. Saraans Mittal, Director of TRI, Mrs. Hina Animesh Netam, PCCF of Forest Department Mr. Anil Sahu, State Master Trainer Mr. Abhishek Singh along with senior officers of School Education Department, Health and Family Welfare Department, Women and Child Development Department and Public Health Engineering Department and 105 trainees from the districts.