New Delhi (thestates.news)| The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) successfully organized a two-day workshop on “Building Quality Infrastructure for Tribal Education” on 21st and 22nd November 2025 at Akashvani Bhawan, New Delhi. The workshop is part of the Government’s continued efforts to strengthen educational infrastructure for tribal communities through Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs), ensuring sustainable and effective learning environments for achieving Hon’ble Prime Minister’s Vision & Tribal Transformation Through Education.
Secretary, Ministry of Tribal Affairs Inaugurates Workshop and Unveils Engineers’ Handbook.
Ms. Ranjana Chopra, Secretary, Ministry of Tribal inaugurated the workshop and released the EMRS Engineers’ Handbook for Building. She underscored that the aim of the workshop is to strengthen the coordination between NESTS, the project team, and the site engineers implementing EMRS projects. She noted that EMRSs play a pivotal role in enabling generational social mobility by providing holistic and dignified educational environments that instil confidence and pride among tribal children and their families.
She emphasized the importance of safety, structural integrity, and aesthetics in school construction, stating that these institutions are symbols of hope and opportunity. While acknowledging site-related challenges, she reiterated that diligence, transparent communication, and aligned expectations are essential to delivering high-quality EMRS campuses that support brighter futures for tribal students. She added that the workshop is expected to bridge information gaps, address technical queries, and foster coordinated efforts toward building safe and inspiring school infrastructure.
