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Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan Implementation In Rajasthan

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Why It Matters

Crucial for RPSC RAS aspirants tracking Rajasthan's national rankings, tribal welfare programs, and central-state flagship implementation achievements.

Summary

Rajasthan has secured the top rank among states in implementing the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan, a major national initiative aimed at ensuring comprehensive development and saturation of welfare schemes in tribal-majority villages.

Key Points

  • Rajasthan has emerged as the leading state in the implementation and execution of the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan.
  • The campaign focuses on the holistic development and welfare of tribal-majority villages and communities across the state.
  • It targets critical infrastructure gaps, livelihood generation, education, and healthcare in tribal areas.

Important Terms

Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan

A flagship national initiative launched to ensure comprehensive development and saturation of welfare schemes in tribal-majority villages across India, named in honor of tribal icon Birsa Munda.

UPSC context

Important for RPSC and UPSC: tests knowledge of government welfare schemes, tribal development policies, and administrative implementation rankings in Rajasthan.

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Ministry of Tribal Affairs

The nodal central ministry responsible for formulating policies, planning, and coordinating programs for the socio-economic development of Scheduled Tribes in India.

UPSC context

Relevant for RPSC Polity and Administration: evaluates institutional frameworks managing tribal welfare, central-state coordination, and scheme implementation.

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Government of Rajasthan

The sub-national executive and administrative governing body of Rajasthan responsible for executing central and state welfare initiatives within the region.

UPSC context

Crucial for RPSC exams: assesses state-level policy execution, administrative performance, and governance rankings in national developmental schemes.

Static Concepts Connected

Rajasthan Polity & Governance - Welfare Schemes

What are the key constitutional provisions and administrative mechanisms for tribal development in Rajasthan?

  • Article 275(1): Article 275(1) provides Grants-in-Aid from the Consolidated Fund of India for promoting the welfare of Scheduled Tribes and raising the administration level of Scheduled Areas.
  • Fifth Schedule: The Fifth Schedule of the Constitution applies to tribal areas in Rajasthan, establishing Tribes Advisory Councils (TAC) to advise on welfare and advancement.
  • MADA & Boards: Modified Area Development Approach (MADA) clusters and DTDP (Dang, Mewad, and Magra area development boards) target underdeveloped pockets in Rajasthan.

Cross-Topic Patterns

  • Tribal Welfare Schemes + State Budgetary Allocations

    Central tribal welfare schemes like DAJGUA intersect with Rajasthan's TSP (Tribal Sub-Plan) and MADA areas for localized fund allocation and administrative monitoring.

DAJGUA launch details, implementing ministries, and Rajasthan's rank will feature as a direct multi-statement RPSC prelims question.

Linked PYQs · 2

Linked PYQs · 2

  • 2021RPSC_PRELIMSGS1

    In Rajasthan, the Scheduled Tribe population has the second highest percentage (2011)

  • 2024RPSC_PRELIMSGS1

    Who among the following are eligible for Amrita Scheme in Rajasthan? (i) Persons with specially abled 40% or more disability. (ii) Specially abled category with more than 40% percent disability. (iii) B.P.L. family persons. (iv) Families where 2 or more people are specially abled. (v) Families with a specially abled transgender.