• Promote innovations and best practices in tribal residential schools—Chief Secretary
  • Principals to hold monthly dialogues, identify sporting talent and provide better opportunities
  • Directions to launch initiatives such as a monthly newsletter, alumni meet and Student of the Month

Jaipur, 30 October. Under the able leadership of Chief Minister Shri Bhajanlal Sharma, special focus is being given to the quality of education, skill development and holistic growth of students in the state’s tribal areas. In this vein, Chief Secretary Shri V. Srinivas met on Friday at the Secretariat with the principals of residential schools and hostels under the Tribal Regional Development Department.

During the meeting, principals and representatives from Ekalavya Model Residential School Prem Nagar, Rajkiya Model Public Residential School Dhikli, Ekalavya Model Residential School Mallana, Multi‑purpose Hostel Kota, Ekalavya Model Residential School Kushalgarh, Ekalavya Model Residential School Kherwara, Rajkiya Model Public Residential Senior Secondary School Surpur, Ekalavya Model Residential School Biharpura, Rajkiya Tribal Girls Multi‑purpose Hostel Baran, as well as the Deputy Commissioner’s office, Tribal Regional Development Department, Aburoad, presented the achievements, infrastructure, exam results and academic activities of their institutions through PPT.

Exchange innovations and best practices among schools—

Chief Secretary praised the excellent infrastructure, improved academic results and holistic development efforts of these schools and said that to strengthen these initiatives, all principals should hold a monthly meeting to share innovations, achievements and best practices so that a good practice adopted in one school can be replicated in others. He commended the newsletter initiative started by Ekalavya Model Residential School Mallana, Alwar, and directed other schools to publish a monthly newsletter highlighting academic activities, student achievements, innovations and special events.

Regular alumni meets and faculty interaction—

He instructed that each month a former student (alumni) be invited to the school to share his/her experience and success story with current students. He also directed regular alumni meets, weekly faculty interactions for better coordination and academic quality, and the launch of ‘Student of the Month’ and ‘Student of the Year’ initiatives to foster healthy competition and excellence.

Chief Secretary V. Srinivas directed all students to connect with the My Bharat portal, saying it will give them access to various activities and opportunities. He asked schools to identify students with outstanding talent in sports and other activities and forward their details to the Sports Department so that they can receive necessary training, resources and funding.

TD Commissioner briefed on school status and departmental innovations—

On this occasion, TD Commissioner Mrs. Pragya Kevalramani presented, via PPT, departmental activities, budget allocation, academic achievements and innovations. She stated that the state runs a total of 57 residential schools, of which 31 are Ekalavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) and 26 are State Tribal Residential Schools. She added that the state operates 545 residential schools and hostels, currently educating 49,342 students. She highlighted exam results, sports and academic activities, and departmental innovations such as the Digital Saheli programme, Samvaad Setu Project ‘Jaykaar’, Project ‘Chitera’, ‘Hamari Kaksh‑Hamari Vriksh’ and ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’.

She said that, with the support of Magic Bus India Foundation, life‑skill‑based activities have been organized for tribal students for two years. Under the upcoming plan, a ‘School‑to‑Work Approach’ is proposed to provide career awareness and employable skills, aiming to reduce dropout rates and aid better career building. The Chief Secretary praised this as a positive departmental effort.

Additional Chief Secretary, TD Shri Kunjilal Meena and senior departmental officers were present, and district officials joined via video conferencing.

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