As part of the nationwide observance of Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh, the Government of India’s Dharti Aaba Abhiyan campaign is being actively conducted across Nagaland from June 15 to June 30, with a focus on spreading awareness and ensuring delivery of essential services to tribal communities through saturation camps.

On the 7th day of the campaign, an awareness and saturation camp was held at Tuensang Village, spearheaded by Kihomong Yimkhiung, SDO (C); Er. Vinoh Swu, EAC (P); and Shekhozo Vero, EAC (P) from the Tuensang District Administration. Officials from 12 government departments, banks, and the postal service participated in the outreach.

The campaign is being conducted in 10 villages—Tuensang Village, Bhumpak, Lokong, Hak, Khudei, Nakshou, Ngangpong, Sipongsang, Chingmelen, Konya, and Chendang—under the theme of “Empowering Tribes, Honoring Legacy, and Ensuring Inclusion.”

Key services being provided include: Indira Gandhi Old Age Pension Scheme, Widow Pension Scheme, Disability Pension Scheme, PMMVY, PM-Kisan, Kisan Credit Cards, Ration Cards, CMHIS registration and card generation, MNREGA, CMMFI Loans, Jan Dhan Accounts, Mudra Loans, IPPB, PM Vishwakarma registration, Medical Camp (MMU), Aadhaar enrolment, and issuance of ST/Indigenous/PRC certificates, among others.

Emphasizing doorstep delivery, the campaign ensures that every eligible citizen can access services without barriers, strengthening the government’s commitment to inclusive and last-mile governance.

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Camps at Holongba and Lirise Villages

On June 25, Dharti Aaba Abhiyan saturation camps were successfully conducted at Holongba and Lirise villages. The event was chaired by Dr. Zujanbeni N. Ngullie, EAC Tuensang Hq, alongside Shekhozo Vero, EAC (P), and featured active participation from multiple government departments and service agencies.

The campaign also covered seven villages: Holongba, Lirise, Sangsomong, Phir Ahi, Chungtor, Angangba, and Chimonger. Community members benefited from a comprehensive array of services, including health checkups, insurance enrolments, banking access, agricultural consultations, welfare schemes for women, and food security support.

The multi-departmental approach allowed for effective convergence of services, real-time issue resolution, and onboarding of new beneficiaries into welfare programs. Local leaders, residents, and department officials lauded the initiative as a model for grassroots governance and citizen-centric service delivery.

The Dharti Aaba Abhiyan targets tribal-majority villages with populations of 500 or more, where at least 50% of residents are tribals, as well as villages in Aspirational Districts meeting similar demographic criteria. The campaign aims to saturate eligible areas across all States and Union Territories, following schematic guidelines.

The District Administration of Tuensang extended its appreciation to the participating village councils, departments, volunteers, and citizens, reaffirming its commitment to bringing governance closer to the people and fostering inclusive tribal development.