2024

From Grassroots to the Parade Ground: Empowering Tribal Youth through Telangana’s Sainik School Model

Established under the aegis of the Telangana Tribal Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society (TTWREIS), the school was created to train tribal students from the state to become officers in the Indian Armed Forces.
Quenching Thirst: Drink-from-the-Tap Project: OMBADC, Odisha

Odisha has made a remarkable leap in its journey toward universal access to safe drinking water through the Drink-from-the-Tap Mission. This transformative initiative aims to provide 24x7, safe, piped water directly to households, ensuring that citizens can drink water straight from their taps without additional filtration or boiling.
Gifting Sight to the Tribes of Kota, Shine India Foundation, Kota, Rajasthan

Shine India Foundation is tirelessly addressing the pervasive issue of blindness within a 200-kilometer radius. With dedicated efforts, it has successfully transformed the lives of 17,000 individuals, granting them the gift of sight. It is bridging the gap in healthcare accessibility.
Banana Plantation Flourishes: A Livelihood Revolution in Sundargarh, Odisha

The OMBADC initiative turned this narrative around by introducing banana cultivation as a sustainable and income-generating activity. Through targeted training, capacity building, and market linkage support, the project has empowered local farmers and reduced their dependency on mining.
Empowerment through Education, Eklavya Model Residential School, Naupada, Odisha

The students are imparted lessons through (K Yantra) smart class room. Emphasis was given to physical, mental and social development of students enrolled in the EMRS. Students and the faculty were involved in a number of construction and development activities of the school for them to own it up.
Academic and Holistic Development, Eklavya Model Residential School, Khodada, Tapi, Gujarat

Established under the auspices of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and Gujarat State Tribal Education Society, EMRS in Khodada, Tapi, Gujarat, follows the pattern of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya. The school's mission is to bridge the educational gap for STs and PVTGs in tribal-dominated areas.
Enhancing Sports Opportunities for Tribal Students in Telangana

This highlights a pioneering initiative by the Tribal Welfare Department of Telangana to empower tribal youth through structured sports education. Implemented through the state’s network of EMRS and tribal welfare residential institutions, the project recognizes sports as a transformative tool for holistic development.
Nurturing Excellence, Eklavya Model Residential School, Mohla Manpur, Chhattisgarh

EMRS in Mohla Manpur, Chhattisgarh, stands as a beacon of educational excellence for tribal students. Beyond sports, EMRS Manpur has a strong presence in national-level scout and guide programs.
Bridging Learning Gaps at Eklavya Model Residential School, Salia, Anantnag, Jammu & Kashmir

Out of 103 students at EMRS Salia, 99 are from the BPL Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. The curriculum aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, leading to the school achieving a remarkable 100% result in 2022.
Creating Learning Environment, Eklavya Model Residential School, Sehore, Madhya Pradesh

EMRS, Budni, has successfully addressed a myriad of challenges since its establishment in 2015, i.e., dropouts, attendentans and overall results.