The Goverment of Chhattisgarh is set to launch a large-scale tribal outreach campaign across remote regions of the state from May 18 to May 25 with the objective of ensuring direct delivery of government schemes and welfare services to tribal communities. Under the campaign titled “Jan Bhagidari – Sabse Door, Sabse Pehle,” government officials will travel to thousands of villages to address public grievances, organise service camps and provide immediate assistance related to health, ration, pensions and other welfare schemes.

Officials said the initiative is being coordinated by the Tribal Development Department and will cover nearly 8,235 villages across Chhattisgarh. These include 1,544 villages identified under the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN) and 6,691 villages under the Dharati Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan. The campaign will be conducted in almost all districts of the state except Raipur.

According to government officials, the programme has been designed to improve administrative outreach in geographically remote tribal areas where access to government services remains limited. Senior officers from different departments have been directed to visit villages personally, interact with local residents and ensure eligible beneficiaries receive the benefits of central and state welfare schemes without unnecessary delays.

One of the key focus areas of the campaign will be healthcare services in tribal regions. Health camps will be organised in villages where medical teams will conduct free check-ups and screening for diseases such as sickle cell anaemia and tuberculosis, which have been identified as major health concerns in tribal communities. Officials said treatment support and awareness programmes will also be conducted during the camps to improve healthcare accessibility in remote areas.

Apart from healthcare, the campaign will also focus on ensuring access to essential welfare schemes linked to ration distribution, pensions, nutrition, drinking water and education. Authorities said eligible beneficiaries will be identified on the spot and assistance related to pension approvals, ration cards and social security schemes will be provided wherever possible. The government aims to reduce delays in welfare delivery by resolving smaller administrative issues directly at the village level.

As part of the initiative, “Aadi Seva Kendras” will be established in villages and outreach locations to function as grievance redressal centres. Through these centres, villagers will be able to submit complaints and seek help related to government schemes without visiting district offices or government departments repeatedly. Officials stated that the objective is to make governance more accessible for tribal communities living in isolated areas.

The state government has instructed officers to conduct public interaction sessions and village chaupal meetings during the campaign period. Senior administrative officials are expected to directly listen to public grievances, monitor local problems and coordinate with departments for quick resolution of issues. Government sources said the initiative has been planned to strengthen trust between tribal communities and the administration by increasing physical presence of officials in remote locations.

Authorities have also introduced a digital monitoring system for the campaign. Officials participating in the outreach programme will be required to upload daily reports, photographs, videos and beneficiary feedback on the “Aadi Prasaran” portal. The digital tracking mechanism is expected to help monitor field activities and assess implementation progress across districts on a real-time basis.

Government officials stated that several social and community-based organisations will also participate in the campaign. Instructions have been issued to involve public representatives, women self-help groups, NSS volunteers, NCC cadets and local social organisations in awareness activities and outreach programmes. Officials believe community participation will improve the effectiveness of welfare delivery and help identify local challenges more efficiently.

The campaign is also being linked with programmes such as “Sushasan Tihar” and “Janjatiya Garima Utsav” to increase awareness about tribal welfare schemes and government initiatives. Administrative officials said the broader objective is to improve governance access in tribal regions while ensuring that central and state-sponsored schemes reach intended beneficiaries at the grassroots level.

Tribal-dominated regions of Chhattisgarh have historically faced challenges related to infrastructure, healthcare accessibility and administrative connectivity. Officials believe the latest outreach drive could help bridge the gap between government departments and residents of remote villages by bringing welfare services directly to their doorstep.

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