NESTS
The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) held an event in New Delhi to showcase its educational and cultural initiatives, including the release of a GI-Tagged Painting Album and academic diaries for students and teachers. Secretary of Tribal Affairs, Shri Vibhu Nayar, emphasized the importance of these initiatives in
EMRS
The Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Shri Durgadas Uikey, announced that the National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) has implemented comprehensive guidelines to enhance health, hygiene, and well-being in Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS). Funding per student has increased from ₹1,09,000 to ₹1,47,062,
Eklavya Model Residential Schools
As of June 2025, 479 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) are operational in India. The government has sanctioned 38,480 teaching and non-teaching posts, with 10,391 positions filled in the first recruitment phase. Initiatives to enhance digital education and skill development for tribal students include smart classrooms, computer labs,
NESTS
The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Avanti Fellows to provide coaching for IIT-JEE and NEET exams to students of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs). This five-year initiative aims to promote inclusive education and empower tribal youth by bridging educational gaps
NESTS
The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) has signed a tripartite MoU with Tata Motors and Ex-Navodayan Foundation to provide coaching for IIT-JEE and NEET exams to tribal students. This five-year initiative aims to close the education gap, enhance participation in national exams, and benefit over 138,336 students
TALASH
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, in collaboration with UNICEF India, has launched the TALASH initiative aimed at fostering holistic development among students in Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs). This program, which targets over 138,000 tribal students across India, focuses on self-awareness, life skills, and career planning through a digital