In a move to strengthen education and infrastructure at Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS), National Scheduled Tribe Finance and Development Corporation (NSTFDC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 4 December 2025 with two Central Public Sector Undertakings: Northern Coal Limited (NCL) and Oil India Limited (OIL). The signing ceremony…
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“NESTS Empowers Tribal Education Infrastructure”
The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) convened a two-day workshop on “Building Quality Infrastructure for Tribal Education” on November 21–22, 2025, at Akashvani Bhawan, New Delhi. The workshop focused on accelerating construction of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) while ensuring safety, structural integrity and cultural sensitivity in design…
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Building Quality Infrastructure for Tribal Education: NESTS Workshop
New Delhi, 21–22 Nov 2025: The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) convened a two-day workshop at Akashvani Bhawan to fast-track high-quality construction of educational infrastructure for tribal communities. Inaugurated by Ms. Ranjana Chopra, Secretary, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, the event brings together more than 300 field engineers from…
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Telangana Crowned Champion at 4th EMRS Sports Meet
Telangana Crowned Champion at 4th National EMRS Sports Meet in Rourkela Rourkela, November 17, 2025: The 4th National Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) Sports Meet concluded with fanfare at the Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium in Rourkela on Bhagwan Birsa Munda Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas. Telangana emerged as the overall champion, topping…
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Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh Pakhwada: Celebrating Birsa Munda
As part of the Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh Pakhwada, running from 1–15 November 2025, India commemorates the 150th birth anniversary of Dharti Aaba Bhagwan Birsa Munda. Across the nation, cultural, educational, and awareness activities are highlighting tribal heritage, unity, and empowerment, reflecting the country’s deep respect for its indigenous communities. Nationwide…
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NESTS Unveils GI-Tagged Tribal Painting Album & Diaries
New Delhi: The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) today unveiled a series of initiatives to promote tribal education and cultural heritage at its headquarters in New Delhi. Shri Vibhu Nayar, Secretary of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, released a GI-Tagged Tribal Painting Album titled Canvas of Tribal Culture,…
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NCL Partners with MoTA to Empower 42 EMRS with ₹5 Cr CSR
New Delhi, Sept 16: In a landmark initiative, Northern Coalfields Ltd (NCL) has partnered with the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) to strengthen infrastructure and digital education in 42 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) across Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. Under this project, NCL will contribute ₹5 crore from its…
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Coal India, NSTFDC Join Hands to Empower Tribal Students
In a landmark initiative to uplift tribal youth, Coal India Limited (CIL) under the Ministry of Coal and the National Scheduled Tribe Finance and Development Corporation (NSTFDC) under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The collaboration aims to empower students enrolled in Eklavya Model…