Empowering Tribal Education: CIL Boosts Eklavya Schools

The Tribal Affairs Ministry and Coal India Limited have partnered to upgrade infrastructure at 76 Eklavya Model Residential Schools. This initiative, supported by a Rs 10 crore CSR fund, includes providing educational resources and sanitary facilities, impacting over 30,000 tribal students in Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, and Odisha.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 09-09-2025 23:16 IST | Created: 09-09-2025 23:16 IST
Empowering Tribal Education: CIL Boosts Eklavya Schools
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The Tribal Affairs Ministry has entered an agreement with Coal India Limited to upgrade 76 Eklavya Model Residential Schools across several states.

This collaboration involves a Rs 10 crore CSR pledge from CIL, aimed at enhancing educational resources and facilities, benefiting more than 30,000 tribal students.

The project highlights a significant effort in promoting inclusive, technology-driven education, further supported by ministers and aimed at encouraging similar initiatives.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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