Patna: The Bihar government is pushing to complete the Dr. Ambedkar Samagra Seva Abhiyan in all Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) tolas across the state by July 15, 2025. In a review meeting held via video conferencing on June 24, Chief Secretary Amrit Lal Meena directed all District Magistrates (DMs) to expedite camp organization, especially in smaller tolas by combining them where needed.
Launched on the occasion of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Jayanti, the campaign is a statewide outreach initiative aimed at ensuring direct delivery of 22 key government schemes to around 60,000 SC/ST hamlets.
Weekly Camps Drive Grassroots Welfare
The campaign involves special camps every Wednesday and Saturday, providing a one-stop solution for availing schemes like:
- Public Distribution System (PDS)
- Ujjwala Yojana
- Ayushman Bharat
- Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)
- MNREGA
- Tap water connections
- Social security pensions (old age, widow, disability)
- Scholarships
- Skill development and e-labour registration
- Health cards and self-employment schemes
So far, 48,717 camps (92.41%) have already been set up across the state. The remaining camps are scheduled to be held before the July 15 deadline.
Three Districts Complete 100% Target
According to the state government’s data:
Bhagalpur, East Champaran, and Saran districts have already completed 100% of their camp targets.
Districts with the highest remaining numbers include:
- Gaya: 710 camps pending
- Aurangabad: 505
- Nawada: 326
- Jamui: 274
- Vaishali: 212
- Araria: 180
- Saharsa: 162
District officials have been instructed to prioritize these areas and meet the July target.
Education and Health Departments Lead in Complaint Resolution
The Education Department has emerged as the top performer in grievance redressal during the campaign, successfully resolving 99.10% of school admission-related applications. Close behind, the Health Department has addressed 98.47% of applications related to Ayushman Bharat cards, health camps, and health cards.
A Targeted, Inclusive Model for Grassroots Governance
By bringing governance to the doorstep of some of the most underserved communities in Bihar, the campaign demonstrates the state’s commitment to inclusion, efficiency, and equity. With weekly camp formats, streamlined scheme delivery, and strong inter-departmental coordination, Dr. Ambedkar Samagra Seva Abhiyan is shaping up to be a model for targeted public service delivery in rural India.
