To strengthen and standardise quality infrastructure, National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) is organising a two-day workshop on “Building Quality Infrastructure for Tribal Education” on 21st and 22nd November 2025 at Akashvani Bhawan, New Delhi. This two days workshop is being inaugurated by Ms. Ranjana Chopra, Secretary, Ministry of Tribal Affairs. The workshop will bring together more than 300 engineers from various PSUs, CPWD, State Governments, and construction agencies. This workshop has been designed as capacity building exercise for focusing on faster progress of construction especially focusing on best quality practises. This initiative is part of the Government’s continued efforts to ensure the development of quality school infrastructure in remote tribal areas.

About National Education Society for Tribal Students

National Education Society for Tribal Students an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, is implementing this key initiative. The Government has set a target of establishing 728 EMRSs across the country, of which 499 are currently functional and construction of the remaining schools is ongoing. To further promote sports and athletic excellence among tribal students, the Ministry is also setting up 15 Centres of Excellence for Sports (CoE for Sports) within these EMRSs.

Expert Sessions for Quality-Assured Construction

Experts from IITs, NITs, CBRI, and other prestigious organisations have been invited to provide training to field engineers on project planning, project execution, and best practices in construction. The workshop will give intense training on ensuring the timely completion of EMRS construction projects with strict adherence to prescribed quality standards.

EMRS: Driving Transformation in Tribal Education

EMRS is a flagship scheme of the Government of India, taking forward the vision of the Hon’ble Prime Minister for transforming tribal education. The initiative aims to provide quality, holistic, and fully residential education to tribal students, bridge educational gaps, enhance life and vocational skills, and instil cultural pride.

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