State-level orientation on ‘Aadi Karmayogi Abhiyan’

A State Level Orientation Programme for the “Aadi Karmayogi Abhiyan” (AKA) was held on Thursday at the Chief Secretary Conference Hall, Nagaland Civil Secretariat, Kohima. The session was chaired by Chief Secretary Sentiyanger Imchen, that brought together senior officials, departmental representatives and district administrators to deliberate on the implementation strategy of the nationwide initiative.
According to a DIPR report, launched by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, the Aadi Karmayogi Abhiyan is a transformative movement aimed at empowering tribal communities through leadership development and responsive governance. The programme envisions the creation of two million grassroots change leaders across one lakh tribal villages, with a focus on inclusive development and last-mile service delivery.
In his keynote address, Chief Secretary Imchen described the initiative as a “game-changer” and a “grassroots governance revolution.” He emphasized the programme’s holistic approach, which integrates leadership training with asset creation and essential service provision. Imchen urged Deputy Commissioners to prioritize the programme’s implementation in their respective districts, highlighting its potential to bring sustainable development and social change to tribal regions.
Secretary of the Tribal Affairs Department, Angelina Tajen, presented an overview of the programme, noting that it will cover 608 villages across Nagaland. She outlined a multi-tiered implementation framework involving convergence among 15 departments, including Tribal Affairs, Rural Development, Health and Education. At the state level, the Tribal Affairs Department will serve as the nodal agency, supported by master trainers and departmental officers. District-level execution will be led by Deputy Commissioners, while block and village-level activities will involve CSOs, NGOs and village councils through sensitization workshops.
Deputy Director of Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Thomas Keppen, underscored the importance of community participation and ownership in governance. He stated that the AKA initiative fosters a responsive system that aligns with the needs of tribal populations.
Deputy Commissioners from various districts joined the programme via video conference, sharing insights and raising queries regarding district-level implementation. Line departments also provided updates on preparatory activities and clarified operational aspects of the initiative.