Pune: ‘Aadi Karmayogi’ Campaign Launched To Boost Tribal Development; 99 Villages And 17,420 Families To Benefit
Pune: ‘Aadi Karmayogi’ Campaign Launched To Boost Tribal Development; 99 Villages And 17,420 Families To Benefit
Pune, September 3, 2025: A district-level orientation workshop under the “Aadi Karmayogi Campaign,” initiated by the Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs to nurture grassroots leadership among tribal communities, was held today at the District Collector’s office in Pune.
As part of the campaign, government officers will serve as “Aadi Karmayogis,” while youth leaders, teachers, doctors, and social workers will act as “Aadi Sahayogis.” Local tribal leaders, volunteers, and women from self-help groups will function as “Aadi Saathis.”
In Pune district, 99 villages across Junnar, Ambegaon, Khed, Maval, Haveli, and Purandar talukas have been identified as tribal-dominated, with a total of 17,420 families and a population of 85,304. To ensure government schemes reach these citizens effectively, 30 trainees have been prepared for each cluster, supported by nine master trainers including District Tribal Development Project Officer Pradeep Desai.
The campaign is built on values of service, resolve, and dedication, with a national target of creating 20 lakh “Aadi Karmayogis” to cover 10 lakh tribal villages, over 550 districts, and 30 states and union territories. Its key aim is to deliver government schemes to 10.5 crore tribal citizens.
In Pune, district process labs will be held from September 9–11, taluka workshops will begin on September 15, and village-level action plans will start from September 18, with final approval in special Gram Sabhas on October 2.
