The Government of India has clarified the status and expansion of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) in Bihar, outlining the population-based criteria that determine where new schools can be established. The clarification follows questions raised about the absence of EMRS in districts such as Bhagalpur, Purnia, Banka and Munger. According…
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PSU MoU Enhances EMRS Infra, Digital Learning
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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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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Honouring Tribal Legacy: Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh
India is witnessing a wave of cultural pride and community participation as nationwide celebrations mark Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh Pakhwada (1–15 November 2025). The event commemorates the 150th Birth Anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, fondly known as ‘Dharti Aaba’, who symbolizes the courage and unity of India’s tribal communities. Under the…
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Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh Pakhwada Begins Nationwide
1–15 November 2025: Fortnight-long events to honour tribal heroes and celebrate Bhagwan Birsa Munda’s 150th birth anniversary have begun across India, combining cultural programmes, education drives and community outreach. The Government of India has launched the Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh Pakhwada (1–15 November 2025) as part of a year-long observance marking…
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President Murmu Endorses Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan
A group of eminent tribal representatives from across India met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday as part of the ongoing Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan. The initiative, led by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, has hosted several rounds of dialogue with tribal leaders in recent months. This meeting marked…