TFP Bureau,Raipur, October 19, 2025: Chhattisgarh’s Korea district has once again brought pride to the state with its remarkable model of inclusive tribal development. At the “National Conclave on Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan,” held at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi, President Droupadi Murmu conferred a national award upon Korea District Collector Chandan Tripathi for her outstanding performance in implementing the Dharti Aba Tribal Village Development Campaign.
Organized by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, the ceremony was attended by Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram and Minister of State Durga Das Uikey. Chhattisgarh’s Principal Secretary (Tribal Welfare) Sonmani Bora was also recognized by the President for exceptional performance at the state level.
A New Chapter of Progress in 154 Tribal Villages
Under the Dharti Aba Janjati Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan, the Korea district administration has transformed the lives of nearly 38,000 tribal families across 154 villages — including 138 in Baikunthpur block and 16 in Sonhat block. The campaign integrated 25 government schemes from 17 departments, ensuring doorstep delivery of essential benefits.
Through extensive camps and door-to-door outreach, beneficiaries were connected to welfare programs such as Ayushman Bharat, PM Jan Dhan Yojana, PM Kisan Samman Nidhi, PM Ujjwala Yojana, Forest Rights Lease, Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, and PM Awas Yojana, among others. The initiative’s success is attributed to its strong community participation, innovative implementation, and timely coordination among departments.
National Recognition for Grassroots Innovation
The recognition of Korea district’s efforts reflects the growing national appreciation for Chhattisgarh’s tribal development model. The Dharti Aba campaign stands out as a symbol of innovation and people-driven governance, aligning with the government’s vision of inclusive and sustainable growth in remote tribal regions.
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai lauded the achievement, stating, “This honor celebrates the dedication of our officials and the collective spirit of our people who are turning the vision of tribal empowerment into reality. Our goal is to ensure that every tribal family, from Bastar to Surguja, is connected to the mainstream of development.”
Minister of Tribal Development and in-charge of Korea district, Ramvichar Netam, also congratulated the team, emphasizing that true governance lies in delivering benefits to the doorstep of citizens. “This accomplishment reflects the determination of our officers and field workers who overcame geographical challenges to bring the advantages of government schemes directly to the people,” he said.
With this national recognition, the Korea district’s Dharti Aba initiative has set a benchmark for participatory development, reinforcing Chhattisgarh’s position as a frontrunner in inclusive tribal welfare and grassroots governance.
