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Odisha Launches Program to Empower Tribal Frontline Workers for Responsive Governance
1 Aug
Summary
- Inauguration of 4th Adi Karmayogi Regional Process Lab in Bhubaneswar
- Part of Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan to build capacity of tribal functionaries
- Aims to promote convergence, participatory learning, and transparent governance
On August 1, 2025, Odisha inaugurated the 4th Adi Karmayogi Regional Process Lab (RPL) in Bhubaneswar as part of the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA). This week-long initiative, facilitated by the Bharat Rural Livelihoods Foundation (BRLF), aims to empower frontline tribal functionaries with essential tools and knowledge to deliver responsive, people-centric governance.
The program brings together 25 selected participants from Jharkhand, Bihar, and Odisha, as part of the Adi Karmayogi - Responsive Governance Programme led by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. Key objectives include enhancing the implementation of welfare schemes, promoting convergence across departments, encouraging participatory learning, and establishing transparent governance mechanisms.
Nityananda Gond, the minister of SC/ST development, minorities and backward class welfare department, inaugurated the event. The RPL in Odisha is a crucial component of a cascading model of capacity building, where trained State Master Trainers will spearhead state and district-level process labs to disseminate contextual and localized knowledge. This initiative marks a significant stride in empowering tribal communities and ensuring inclusive and effective governance for the holistic development of the region.
