PM launches Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan, a tribal grassroots leadership mission covering 11 crore citizens
Prime Minister Narendra Modi formally launched the Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan from Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, on 17 September 2025, a tribal grassroots leadership mission covering 11 crore citizens in 1 lakh villages across 30 States/UTs.
Summary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi formally launched the Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs from Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, on 17 September 2025. The ministry describes it as the world's largest tribal grassroots leadership programme, covering 11 crore tribal citizens in 1 lakh villages across 30 States/UTs. It is part of Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh, observed from 15 November 2024 to 15 November 2025, and includes the Adi Sewa Parv from 17 September to 2 October 2025. Every village is to set up an Adi Sewa Kendra as a single-window service centre, and the AI-based Adi Vaani app will bridge officials and tribal communities in their languages. About 20 lakh officials, SHG women and tribal youth are being equipped as 'Adi Karmayogis'.
Key facts
- Launched
- 17 September 2025, Dhar (Madhya Pradesh)
- Coverage
- 11 crore tribal citizens, 1 lakh villages, 30 States/UTs
- Context
- Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh (15 Nov 2024 – 15 Nov 2025)
- Adi Sewa Parv
- 17 September – 2 October 2025
- Adi Sewa Kendra
- Single-window citizen service centre in every village
- Adi Vaani
- AI-based language bridge app
Practice MCQs 3 questions
How many tribal citizens does the Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan, launched by PM Modi on 17 September 2025, aim to cover?
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Correct answer: C — 11 crore
The Abhiyan covers 11 crore tribal citizens across 1 lakh villages in 30 States/UTs.
Under the Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan, what is the name of the AI-based app meant to connect officials with tribal communities in their native languages?
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Correct answer: B — Adi Vaani
The Adi Vaani App, an AI-based language bridge, will connect government officers with tribal communities in their native languages.
Consider the following statements about the Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan: 1. It is part of Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh, observed from 15 November 2024 to 15 November 2025. 2. Every village under it is to set up an Adi Sewa Kendra as a single-window citizen service centre. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: the Abhiyan is a landmark initiative of Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh (15 Nov 2024–15 Nov 2025), and every village will establish an Adi Sewa Kendra.