IIT Delhi to serve as the nodal hub for this pan-India programme

                           

New Delhi: On 17th September 2025, the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi launched the Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan, envisaged as the world’s largest Tribal Leadership Movement. This historic initiative seeks to empower 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.

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.”

Institutions Participating in Phase I

· IITs & IIMs: IIT Delhi, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Dharwad, IIT Hyderabad, IIM Sirmaur, IIM Nagpur

· AIIMS & Medical Colleges: AIIMS Nagpur, AIIMS Gorakhpur, AIIMS Bhatinda, VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital

· Science & Research Institutes: IISER Mohali, SVNIRTAR, IIST Trivandrum

· Other Premier Institutions: DTU Delhi, NIT Delhi, NIT Patna, NIT Raipur, NIT Puducherry, NIT Meghalaya, IIITDM Kurnool,
   BIT Mesra, NERIST Arunachal Pradesh, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute, RGNUL Patiala

· Institutes of Hotel Management: IHM Kufri (Shimla), IHM Tharamani (Chennai), IHM Pusa (Delhi), IHM Bhopal, IHM
   Bhubaneswar

Objectives of the Student Chapters

· Empower Youth – Inspire students to become leaders, innovators, and social change agents.

· Foster Innovation & Technology – Encourage tech-driven and indigenous solutions for tribal development.

· Promote Entrepreneurship – Enable access to the ₹50 Crore Venture Capital Fund for tribal-led startups.

· Strengthen Education – Support EMRS and Ashram Schools through mentorship to reduce dropouts and improve
   learning outcomes.

· Village Development & Planning – Guide students in preparing SWOT analyses, Vision 2030 plans, and actionable
   development strategies.

· Bridge Academia and Community – Promote adoption of villages for sustainable development.

· Leadership Opportunities – Facilitate internships and fellowships with the Ministry, State Tribal Welfare Departments,
   and District Magistrates.

· Areas of Engagement – Social change, policy implementation, technology for social impact (GIS, analytics), innovation,
   and mentorship.

· Passport to Earning – Provide industry-relevant certifications for employability and global opportunities.

· Semiconductor Skill Development – In partnership with IISc Bangalore, train tribal students in semiconductor fabrication
   and frontier technologies.

· Recognition & Awards – Celebrate outstanding Student Chapters, faculty mentors, and student leaders.

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.

Eminent leaders such as the Directors of IIT Delhi, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Dhanbad, IIT Jodhpur, AIIMS Delhi, AIIMS Rishikesh, AIIMS Gorakhpur, IIM Lucknow, NIT Raipur, and the Vice Chancellor of the Indian Institute of Space Science & Technology, Kerala, have spoken very highly about the Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan and the innovative initiative of establishing student chapters and extended their support to this movement.

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