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- India Launches Largest-Ever Tribal Empowerment Campaign — DhartiAabaJanbhagidari Abhiyan (DAJA)
- A new innovation cleans water with the help of Sunlight, Vibration and Artificial Intelligence (AI), enables Bio-degradable, Eco-friendly and Low-cost Technology
India Launches Largest-Ever Tribal Empowerment Campaign — DhartiAabaJanbhagidari Abhiyan (DAJA)
Context & Significance
- Largest tribal outreach campaign in independent India, launched by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
- Honours Birsa Munda (Dharti Aaba) as a symbol of tribal pride under Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh.
- Reflects the PM’s vision of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas.
Relevance : GS 1(Society ),GS 2(Governance)
Scale & Coverage
- Duration: 15 June to 15 July 2025.
- Covers 1 lakh+ tribal villages/PVTG habitations across 550+ districts in 31 States/UTs.
- Aims to reach over 5.5 crore tribal citizens.
Major Outcomes (First 9 Days)
- 53 lakh+ tribal citizens reached through 22,000+ camps.
- Aadhaar enrolments: 1.38 lakh+
- Ayushman Bharat cards issued: 1.68 lakh+
- PM-Kisan registration: 46,000+
- PM Ujjwala Yojana enrolments: 22,000+
- Jan Dhan accounts opened: 32,000+
Key Services Delivered
- Social security: Pensions, PM-JDY, Ayushman cards.
- Livelihood: PM-Kisan, start-up support.
- Legal & Land rights: FRA claim assistance.
- Nutrition & Health: Focus on millets and maternal nutrition.
- Cultural revival: Tribal art, music, and cuisine showcased.
Five Pillars of DAJA Governance
- Janbhagidari – Tribal community-led implementation.
- Saturation – 100% coverage of eligible households.
- Cultural Inclusion – Use of tribal languages, art.
- Convergence – Ministries, CSOs, youth working together.
- Last-Mile Delivery – Focus on remote and PVTG areas.
State-Level Highlights
- Ladakh: Focus on millet-based tribal nutrition (FM visit).
- Assam: CM flagged it as a new tribal development era.
- Maharashtra: Entrepreneurship & self-reliance focus.
- Kerala: Tribal conclave for collaborative planning.
- AP & MP: Inclusion of forest-dwelling and vulnerable groups.
Mobilisation and Participation
- 3,000+ blocks, 700+ tribal communities, 75 PVTGs.
- Active support from MY Bharat, NSS, students, and CSOs.
- Pan-India cultural celebrations: cuisine, dances, crafts.
Vision & Impact
- A step toward inclusive, participatory governance.
- Sets a new benchmark in tribal-centric service delivery.
- Seen as a grassroots revolution for dignity and identity.
A new innovation cleans water with the help of Sunlight, Vibration and Artificial Intelligence (AI), enables Bio-degradable, Eco-friendly and Low-cost Technology
Context & Innovation Overview
- A new biodegradable, eco-friendly, low-cost water purification system developed by INST Mohali under DST.
- Targets industrial dye pollutants like Methylene Blue and Congo Red in wastewater.
- Combines sunlight, mechanical vibrations, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) — a triple-layered sustainable solution.
Relevance : GS 3(Science and Technology,Environment – Pollution)
The Technology Explained
- Core structure: 3D-printed scaffold using Polylactic Acid (PLA) — a biodegradable polymer.
- Catalyst: Bismuth Ferrite (BiFeO₃) coated on PLA for piezo-photocatalysis.
- Principle:
- Photocatalysis: Sunlight activates BiFeO₃ to break down pollutants.
- Piezocatalysis: Gentle vibrations trigger the catalyst — works even on cloudy days.
- Result: Efficient pollutant degradation using solar + mechanical energy.
AI-Driven Smart Efficiency
- Machine learning models (e.g. Artificial Neural Networks) trained to:
- Predict system performance across conditions.
- Achieve up to 99% accuracy in predictions.
- Help optimize real-world application and scalability.
Performance Highlights
- Removed 98.9% of Congo Red and 74.3% of Methylene Blue from wastewater.
- Outperformed many conventional high-cost water treatment systems.
- Completely avoids hazardous chemicals or energy-intensive techniques.
Environmental & Industrial Relevance
- Eco-friendly & reusable: Made of biodegradable PLA.
- Low-cost & scalable: Accessible to both industries and rural communities.
- Fossil fuel-free: Operates on renewable solar and mechanical energy.
Sustainable Development Implications
- Addresses SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation.
- Also supports SDG 9 (Innovation), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption), and SDG 13 (Climate Action).
- Ideal for circular economy models in industries like textiles, pharmaceuticals.
