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Workshop on Building Quality Infrastructure and Enhancing Academic Aspects for Tribal Education held by NESTS
- October 26, 2024
Source: Press Information Bureau
National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) successfully organized a workshop on “Building Quality Infrastructure for Tribal Education” on 24 October 2024 at Akashvani Bhawan, New Delhi. The event was part of the government’s ongoing efforts to provide quality educational infrastructure for tribal communities through Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs), ensuring sustainable and effective learning environments. Commitment to multifaceted development is evident in NESTS’ initiatives, including modern educational programs like the Amazon Future Engineering program and the organization of a Principal’s Conclave focused on academic and administrative excellence. This holistic approach underscores the importance of providing both high-quality infrastructure and advanced educational opportunities for tribal students.
NESTS launches 'Amazon Future Engineer Program' for Eklavya Model Residential Schools
- October 22, 2024
Source: Press Information Bureau
National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) launched the Third Phase of the ‘Amazon Future Engineer Program’ in 50 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) spread across Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Telangana and Tripura. The third phase would include an orientation on blockchain, artificial intelligence, coding, block programming and AI sessions. The Commissioner, NESTS Shri Ajeet Kumar Srivastava also inaugurated the four-day in-person teachers’ training workshop as well as the EMRS Coders Expo, an exhibition of Top 20 Coding Projects from EMRSs during the previous academic year, in New Delhi.
KVIC Chairman Mr. Manoj Kumar inaugurated the exhibition themed "Khadi: The Fabric of Freedom, The Language of Fashion" at the Gandhi-King Memorial Plaza in New Delhi.
- October 19, 2024
Source: Press Information Bureau
KVIC Chairman Mr. Manoj Kumar, in the presence of India International Centre (IIC) Director Mr. K.N. Srivastava, extended Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of "Khadi for Fashion" by inaugurating the Khadi exhibition based on the theme "Khadi: The Fabric of Freedom, The Language of Fashion" (Khadi: The Cloth of Freedom, The Language of Fashion) at the Gandhi-King Memorial Plaza, India International Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi. The exhibition, organized in collaboration with the Centre of Excellence for Khadi (COEK) and the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), invites visitors to explore Khadi's remarkable journey—starting from hand-spun fabric during India's freedom movement under Mahatma Gandhi to its current status as a symbol of sustainability and modern fashion.
National SC-ST hub mega conclave for creating awareness among SC-ST Entrepreneurs organised at Moga, Punjab
- October 18, 2024
Source: Press Information Bureau
The Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India organized National SC-ST Hub (NSSH) Conclave at Moga, Punjab today to promote entrepreneurship culture and spread awareness of the NSSH Scheme and other Schemes of the Ministry.Dr. Subhransu Sekhar Acharya, CMD, NSIC , in his opening remarks , briefed all the dignitaries and participants about the day’s agenda and described the Public Procurement Policy of Government of India which mandated 4% public procurement from SC/ST enterprises and 3% from women enterprises. He said, for inclusive growth, Ministry of MSME implements the National SC-ST Hub Scheme with an objective of creating an ecosystem for SC/ST entrepreneurs and handholding them to participate in the public procurement to reach 4% mandate as per the public procurement policy.
Union Minister Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia visits the cultural corridor highlighting the technological advancement in the handloom sector, particularly by the North Eastern Region (NER) in the ongoing ITU-WTSA 2024
- October 18, 2024
Source: Press Information Bureau
The Minister of Communications; and Minister of Development of North Eastern Region Shri. Jyotiraditya M Scindia yesterday visited the vibrant Cultural Corridorwhich has been set up at Bharat Mandapam to share a glimpse of India’s rich heritage with thousands of international delegates participating in the ITU-WTSA 2024. The corridor features exquisite handlooms and handicrafts from various corners of the country, displayed and available for display and purchase at 14 stalls organized by the Ministry of Textiles and Ministry of Development of North eastern Region DONER.
IIT-Delhi to study how indigenous knowledge helps modern society
- October 18, 2024
Source: Hindustan Times
IIT Delhi launched the Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) program to blend traditional teachings with modern society, focusing on education, technology, and health. The programme will create four platforms in the broad domains of public systems, education and pedagogy, technology, and health and well-being, IIT-Delhi officials said. The programme has a five-year plan, which will begin with a round table meeting scheduled for mid-November, with officials saying that experts will be invited to talk about education and pedagogy.
Union Minister Shri Jual Oram’s Visit to Nagaland: Strengthening Tribal Empowerment and Development
- October 14, 2024
Source: Press Information Bureau
Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Shri Jual Oram, visited Nagaland during 13-15 October 2024. The meeting focused on key developmental projects, including the effective utilization of funds for Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) and the National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation. Shri Oram emphasized the importance of developing world-class EMRS schools and promoting an entrepreneurship ecosystem in the state.
Ahead of COP 16, indigenous people push for recognition of rights
- October 09, 2024
Source: Deccan Herald
Indigenous leaders will press for the recognition of the rights of their communities in the protected areas by raising the issue at the United Nations Biodiversity Conference scheduled to begin on October 21 to be held in Colombia. Article 8(j) of the Convention of Biological Diversity (CBD), where India is a party, states that countries should respect, preserve and maintain the knowledge, innovations and practices of indigenous and local communities, subject to national legislation.
Empowering tribal communities: government initiatives for tribal welfare in India
- October 03, 2024
Source: Press Information Bureau
The Indian government’s focused efforts towards tribal development date back to the implementation of the Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP) in 1974-75, which evolved into the Scheduled Tribe Component (STC) and the Development Action Plan for Scheduled Tribes (DAPST). These plans ensured that various ministries targeted tribal welfare through a coordinated approach. The financial commitment has significantly increased, with the DAPST budget rising from ₹25,000 crore annually to ₹1.2 lakh crore in 2023-24. The Union Budget 2024-25 has further increased the allocation to ₹13,000 crore for the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, reflecting a 73.60% increase over the previous year’s estimate.
PM launches Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan from Hazaribagh, Jharkhand on 2nd October 2024, birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi
- October 02, 2024
Source: Press Information Bureau
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi launched the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA), on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, from Hazaribagh, Jharkhand. The scheme has a total outlay of Rs.79,156 crores (Central Share: Rs.56,333 crore and State Share: Rs. 22,823 crore). Hon’ble Governor, Jharkhand, Shri Santosh Gangwar; Union Minister of Tribal Affairs, Shri Jual Oram; Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt Annpurna Devi; Union MoS for Tribal Affairs, Sh. Durgadas Uikey; Union MoS for Defence, Shri Sanjay Seth; and senior officers from Central and State Government graced the occasion. Abhiyan aims at saturation of more than 63,000 tribal majority villages in Aspirational Districts with a budget of Rs. 79,156 cr. It focus on 25 scheme interventions under the Abhiyan in the next 5 years, through coordinated efforts of 17 Ministries. PM also inaugurateed 40 new Eklavya Schools and lays foundation stone of 25 schools, worth Rs. 2834 cr. He further inaugurated and laid foundation stone of projects worth Rs. 1365 cr under PM-JANMAN; 1387 km roads, 120 Anganwadis, 250 Multi Purpose Centres and 10 school hostels to be built.