Adi Karmayogi Chapters Launched To Empower Tribal Youth At Top Institutes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the historic initiative Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan, envisaged to empower Tribal youth for leadership roles in the future. It aims to seek empowerment for tribal youth across India to emerge as leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, and agents of social transformation as part of the ongoing Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh (15 November 2024–15 November 2025).
Carrying forward this vision, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs on September 22, 2025, formally inaugurated the Adi Karmayogi Student Chapters at prestigious institutions such as IITs, IIMs, AIIMS, NITs, and other top-class universities, marking the beginning of a nationwide youth-led movement to foster leadership, innovation, entrepreneurship, and social development among tribal students. The Bhagwan Birsa Munda Cell at IIT Delhi will serve as the nodal hub for this pan-India programme.
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Shri Vibhu Nayar, Secretary, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, and Prof. Rangan Banerjee, Director, IIT Delhi, along with the Directors and Vice Chancellors of leading institutions across India, graced the inaugural event held at IIT Delhi.
Speaking on this occasion, Shri Vibhu Nayar, Secretary, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, said, “By connecting students from IITs, IIMs, AIIMS, NITs, and other top institutes with tribal communities and development programmes, we are nurturing a generation of young leaders who will shape India’s educational, social, and entrepreneurial landscape. Adi Karmayogi Student Chapters represent the future of youth leadership in India, paving the way for a Viksit Bharat @2047.”
Prof. Rangan Banerjee, Director, IIT Delhi, said, “IIT Delhi is proud to host the national launch of the Adi Karmayogi Student Chapters. This platform enables students to mentor, innovate, and drive meaningful impact in tribal regions.”
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Proposed Activities
- Innovation Workshops & Hackathons for community-driven solutions.
- Mentorship Programmes linking IIT/IIM/AIIMS students with EMRS and Ashram Schools.
- Entrepreneurship Support through the Venture Capital Fund.
- Village Adoption & Vision 2030 Plans led by students and faculty.
- Motivational Campaigns for enrollment, retention, and education awareness.
- Internships & Fellowships in government and innovation projects.
- Recognition & Awards at national and institutional levels.
