Bhubaneswar: Odisha has taken a major step in enhancing the delivery of government services to tribal communities by hosting a key training event. 
This week, the state launched the fourth Regional Process Lab (RPL) in Bhubaneswar under the Adi Karmayogi programme, a major initiative aimed at improving the effectiveness of government services in tribal regions. This one-week event forms part of the broader Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) mission. The main purpose is to enhance the skills and knowledge of local workers serving tribal areas, enabling them to deliver government services efficiently at the grassroots level.
Several senior officials were present, highlighting the government's strong backing for the initiative. Among them were:
The Bhubaneswar RPL specifically aims to:
Twenty-five selected participants from Odisha, Jharkhand, and Bihar are attending the sessions. The Bharat Rural Livelihoods Foundation (BRLF) is managing the training. These participants will become State Master Trainers (SMTs), who will then lead similar training sessions in their respective states and districts, thus creating a cascading effect and spreading essential knowledge locally.
Minister Shri Nityananda Gond emphasized the need for empowering those delivering essential services, saying: "This training is vital for empowering our workers who deliver essential services. Participants must carry this mission forward to districts and blocks. "
Chief Secretary Shri Manoj Ahuja highlighted the power of cooperation, stating: "Different government departments working together can speed up positive change in tribal areas. We need teamwork for complete development. "
Commissioner Shri B.
Parameswaran explained the concept of responsive governance: "It means matching public services directly to the real needs and daily lives of tribal communities. It's an ongoing effort. "
Shri Vibhu Nayar (Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Tribal Affairs), participating online, said: "You are vital agents of change. This lab is a unique chance to rethink how we deliver governance. Take this knowledge about state and central schemes back to your communities. " He urged strong commitment and stressed that listening to communities leads to better policies.
The involvement of organizations like Population Services International (PSI) and BRLF ensures that the training respects local cultures and real-life situations.
The Government of India aims to create a large group of two million (20 lakh) trained tribal change leaders by 2047. These leaders will play a key role in driving progress in their communities, helping India achieve its long-term development goals of "Viksit Bharat. " This training lab directly contributes to building that essential leadership from the ground up, ensuring that tribal voices are included in shaping their own future.
Key Figures Launch the Training Initiative
The event was officially opened by Shri Nityananda Gond, the Minister for SC & ST Development, Minorities, and Backward Class Welfare in Odisha.Several senior officials were present, highlighting the government's strong backing for the initiative. Among them were:
- Shri Manoj Ahuja (Chief Secretary, Odisha Government)
- Shri Manish Thakur (Additional Secretary, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India)
- Shri B. Parameswaran (Commissioner-cum-Secretary, ST & SC Development Department, Odisha)
- Ms. Manasi Nimbhal (Director (ST), Government of Odisha)
- Ms. Samidha Singh (Director, Ministry of Tribal Affairs)
Training to Enhance Tribal Services
The Adi Karmayogi programme is a national initiative by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, focusing on training government employees and local workers at all levels—from state to village—who serve tribal communities.The Bhubaneswar RPL specifically aims to:
- Ensure effective delivery of welfare schemes: Making sure that tribal families actually receive the support they are entitled to.
- Promote inter-departmental coordination: Encouraging smooth collaboration among officials from health, education, women & child development, rural development, water, and forest sectors.
- Foster community involvement: Teaching methods to involve tribal communities in planning and decision-making processes.
- Support transparent and accountable governance: Making government processes easier to understand and more responsible to the public.
Empowering Trainers to Train Others
This training facility follows a "train the trainer" approach.Twenty-five selected participants from Odisha, Jharkhand, and Bihar are attending the sessions. The Bharat Rural Livelihoods Foundation (BRLF) is managing the training. These participants will become State Master Trainers (SMTs), who will then lead similar training sessions in their respective states and districts, thus creating a cascading effect and spreading essential knowledge locally.
Leaders Highlight the Need for Coordination and Commitment
During the opening ceremony, several leaders spoke about the importance of the programme:Minister Shri Nityananda Gond emphasized the need for empowering those delivering essential services, saying: "This training is vital for empowering our workers who deliver essential services. Participants must carry this mission forward to districts and blocks. "
Chief Secretary Shri Manoj Ahuja highlighted the power of cooperation, stating: "Different government departments working together can speed up positive change in tribal areas. We need teamwork for complete development. "
Commissioner Shri B.
Parameswaran explained the concept of responsive governance: "It means matching public services directly to the real needs and daily lives of tribal communities. It's an ongoing effort. "
Shri Vibhu Nayar (Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Tribal Affairs), participating online, said: "You are vital agents of change. This lab is a unique chance to rethink how we deliver governance. Take this knowledge about state and central schemes back to your communities. " He urged strong commitment and stressed that listening to communities leads to better policies.
Collaboration for Greater Impact
The Adi Karmayogi programme actively involves government workers, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and tribal communities themselves.The involvement of organizations like Population Services International (PSI) and BRLF ensures that the training respects local cultures and real-life situations.
A Larger Vision for Tribal Leadership
This Bhubaneswar RPL is an important step in a larger national mission.The Government of India aims to create a large group of two million (20 lakh) trained tribal change leaders by 2047. These leaders will play a key role in driving progress in their communities, helping India achieve its long-term development goals of "Viksit Bharat. " This training lab directly contributes to building that essential leadership from the ground up, ensuring that tribal voices are included in shaping their own future.
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