NMMSS
The Ministry of Education's Department of School Education and Literacy organized an awareness session on the National Means cum Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS) in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, on August 2, 2025. The session aimed to inform District Nodal Officers and school heads about the scholarship scheme designed to
Tribal Affairs
The Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Shri Jual Oram, announced the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) in Rajya Sabha, aimed at benefiting nearly 5 crore tribal people by addressing infrastructural gaps and improving access to healthcare, education, Anganwadi facilities, and livelihood opportunities. The initiative targets 63,843 tribal
Apprenticeship
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has announced the Apprenticeship Embedded Degree/Diploma Programme (AEDP) to enhance student employability. The program, approved by the Ministry of Education, aims to integrate apprenticeship into technical education, promoting industry collaboration and addressing skill gaps. The guidelines for the program were finalized after
Eklavya Model Residential Schools
The Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Shri Durgadas Uikey, announced the establishment of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) in tribal-dominated areas to provide quality education to tribal children. The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) manages these schools, with significant financial allocations for construction and operational expenses.
Tribal Affairs
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has sanctioned 482 hostels with 32,146 seats for tribal students in the Bastar Division of Chhattisgarh. This initiative aims to enhance educational access for both boys and girls across seven districts. Additionally, the DhartiAabaJanjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan was launched to address infrastructural gaps and
PM-JUGA
The Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Shri Durgadas Uikey, reported in Lok Sabha that the DhartiAabaJanjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan, launched on October 2, 2024, aims to address infrastructural gaps in 63,843 villages across 30 States/UTs. The initiative includes 25 interventions by 17 ministries, targeting tribal-majority villages
Eklavya Model Residential Schools
As of June 2025, 51 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) are operational in Jharkhand, with 7,550 students enrolled for the 2024-25 academic year. The Government of India has sanctioned 38,480 teaching and non-teaching posts for EMRSs nationwide, with 9,075 posting orders issued, including 147 in Jharkhand. A
Tribal Affairs
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs is implementing various scholarship schemes to enhance education among Scheduled Tribe (ST) students. These include Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarships, National Fellowship, National Scholarship for Higher Education, and National Overseas Scholarship. For FY 2024-25, Rs. 163.69 Crore has been allocated for Pre-Matric and Rs. 2598.
scholarship
The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment reported that financial assistance through the Post Matric Scholarship (PMS) and Top-Class Education schemes has significantly improved educational standards for Scheduled Caste (SC) students in India. Over the past five years, more than 2.2 million SC students benefited from these schemes, enabling
Vice President
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar emphasized India's sovereignty in decision-making during his address to the 2024 batch of Indian Defence Estates Service trainees. He highlighted the importance of self-reliance, the need for a structured approach to civilian development, and the challenges posed by divisiveness. Dhankhar also expressed concerns over
Education
At a seminar on equitable access to quality education, Minister Hardeep Singh Puri emphasized the importance of education in India's growth, highlighting significant improvements in literacy, enrollment, and infrastructure since the Right to Education was enacted. He noted that education is crucial for nurturing responsible citizens and achieving
Ravenshaw University
On July 15, 2025, President Droupadi Murmu attended the convocation ceremony of Ravenshaw University in Cuttack, Odisha, highlighting the institution's historical significance and contributions to education and women's empowerment. She emphasized the importance of technology in education and urged students to contribute to national development. Additionally,