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- MoTA Launches Largest Tribal Empowerment Campaign – DhartiAaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan
- DRDO & IIT Delhi demonstrate Quantum Entanglement-Based Free-Space Quantum Secure Communication over more than 1 km distance
MoTA Launches Largest Tribal Empowerment Campaign – DhartiAaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan
Context and Vision
- Initiative Name: Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan.
- Occasion: Under the Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh to honour tribal legacy and ensure inclusive delivery.
- Vision Alignment: Reflects PM Narendra Modi’s vision of Antyodaya, Janbhagidari, and Viksit Bharat.
Relevance : GS 1(Society ) ,GS 2(Governance)
Scale and Coverage
- Covers 549 tribal-dominated districts.
- Includes 207 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) districts.
- Outreach to over 1 lakh villages and habitations.
- Covers 2900+ blocks nationwide.
- Flagship drive runs from 15th to 30th June 2025.
Key Objectives
- Ensure benefit saturation—no eligible tribal household left out.
- Promote last-mile delivery of welfare schemes.
- Foster participatory governance throughJanbhagidari.
- Deliver not just services but also dignity and self-respect.
Delivery Mechanism
- Camp-based outreach model at village and habitation level.
- Coordinated by District Administrations and supported by:
- Panchayati Raj Institutions
- Community leaders
- Grassroots workers
- Over 125 District Magistrates/Deputy Commissioners have started pre-campaign awareness and mobilization.
Schemes and Services Delivered
- Aadhaar card enrollment and updates.
- Ayushman Bharat health card issuance.
- Opening of Jan Dhan Yojana bank accounts.
- Enrollment under PM-Kisan Yojana.
- Access to pension schemes and scholarships.
- Enrollments under insurance schemes, skill training, and livelihood programs.
Governance Model
- Convergence-based governance involving multiple ministries.
- Emphasis on community-led development and stakeholder collaboration.
- Seen as a replicable model for future inclusive policy implementation.
Symbolic Importance
- Pays tribute to tribal heritage, culture, and historical contributions.
- Named after Dharti Aaba (Birsa Munda), a revered tribal freedom fighter.
- Enhances visibility and inclusion of tribal communities in nation-building.
Relevance
- Aligned with goals under PM-JANMAN and DAJGUA (Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan).
- Marks a paradigm shift in tribal welfare from demand-based to saturation-based delivery.
DRDO & IIT Delhi demonstrate Quantum Entanglement-Based Free-Space Quantum Secure Communication over more than 1 km distance
Overview and Milestone
- Event: Successful demonstration of quantum entanglement-based free-space quantum secure communication over >1 km distance.
- Partners: DRDO’s Directorate of Futuristic Technology Management (DFTM) and IIT Delhi under the DRDO-Industry-Academia Centre of Excellence (DIA-CoE).
- Significance: Marks India’s entry into a new quantum era; termed a game-changer in future warfare by Defence Minister.
Relevance : GS 3(Science and Technology)
Technical Achievements
- Communication Medium: Free-space optical link (no fiber required).
- Distance Covered: Over 1 km on the IIT Delhi campus.
- Secure Key Rate: ~240 bits per second.
- Quantum Bit Error Rate (QBER): Less than 7%.
- Method Used: Entanglement-assisted Quantum Key Distribution (QKD).
Advantages of Entanglement-Based QKD
- Security: Intrinsically secure—even if devices are faulty or compromised.
- Eavesdropper Detection: Any interception disturbs the quantum state, allowing for detection.
- Superior to prepare-and-measure QKD in robustness and integrity.
- Enables unbreakable encryption—a potential paradigm shift in data security.
Strategic Applications
- Dual-use technology: civil and military.
- Use-cases include:
- Defence and military communication
- Finance sector data protection
- Telecom infrastructure security
- Critical infrastructure and national security
- Paves way for quantum networks and future quantum internet.
Logistical and Infrastructure Benefits
- Free-space QKD avoids costly and disruptive fiber laying—ideal for urban or difficult terrains.
- Test-bed proves potential for real-time deployment in varying conditions.
Earlier Achievements & Legacy
- 2022: Intercity QKD link between Vindhyachal and Prayagraj using underground fiber.
- 2024: 100 km quantum key distribution via optical fiber (DRDO-IIT Delhi).
- This current demo builds on past successes and demonstrates scalable potential.
Institutional and National Support
- Developed under 15 DRDO DIA-CoEs in IITs, IISc, and other institutions.
- Aimed at indigenous development of cutting-edge defence technologies.
Relevance
- Aligns with India’s National Quantum Mission and Atmanirbhar Bharat in frontier tech.
- Establishes a foundation for future warfare readiness in quantum cybersecurity.
- Reinforces India’s ambition to be a global leader in quantum communication.
