Shabnam Bashir

The story of tribal development in India has often been one of aspiration shadowed by neglect. Tribal communities, despite their rich cultural heritage and immense contributions to the environment and national diversity, have historically remained at the margins of governance and modern development. As a member of a tribal community, I have lived this reality closely.

I have seen how tribal families struggle to access the most basic public services, how youth often slip through the cracks of mainstream opportunities, and how women’s voices are rarely heard in planning processes that deeply affect their lives. Against this backdrop, the launch of the Aadi Karmayogi Abhiyan on 17 September 2025 by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, stands

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