NEW DELHI (India): President Droupadi Murmu will virtually inaugurate 75 space labs established across Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) in different parts of the country on Wednesday.
She will also inaugurate the training facility established at the Centre for Nano Science and Engineering (CeNSE) at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru.
The space labs in EMRSs have been developed with support from Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and are designed to ignite scientific curiosity and innovation among tribal students through experiential learning in astronomy, space science, robotics and emerging technologies. The initiative is expected to create new pathways for tribal youth to engage with STEM education and pursue careers in science and technology.
The training facility at CeNSE has been developed with the support of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) of the Government of India to provide tribal students with access to advanced training and hands-on exposure in semiconductor fabrication and emerging technologies, thereby preparing them for opportunities in one of the world’s fastest-growing strategic sectors.
The inauguration will take place during the inauguration of the National Conclave on Strengthening of Integrated Tribal Development Agencies (ITDAs) and Integrated Tribal Development Projects (ITDPs) at Vigyan Bhawan here on Wednesday. The conclave is being hosted by MoTA. The conclave will bring together Principal Secretaries, Commissioners of Tribal Welfare Departments, Directors of Tribal Research Institutes, Project Officers of ITDAs/ITDPs, senior officials of the Central and state governments, experts and practitioners from across India. Representatives from 26 states and 4 Union Territories are also expected to participate.
The deliberations will focus on four thematic areas: Institutional Framework and Human Resources; Fund Flow and Financial Architecture; Monitoring, Evaluation and Information Technology; and Convergence and Scheme Delivery. The discussions are expected to culminate in a National Roadmap for strengthening ITDAs and ITDPs, which constitute the primary field-level institutions for implementation of tribal development programmes in the country.The Conclave forms part of the Ministry’s broader efforts to strengthen governance, improve service delivery mechanisms and accelerate socio-economic development in tribal-majority regions through evidence-based policy interventions and institutional reforms, according to an official press release here.
During the conclave, the ministry will screen the film Sabse Door Sabse Pehle, showcasing the transformative impact of Janjatiya Garima Utsav and the government’s sustained efforts to ensure inclusive development and empowerment of tribal communities across the country.
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