In a major step toward empowering tribal youth, Coal India Ltd (CIL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) to enhance education, health, and entrepreneurship in Chhattisgarh. Under its CSR initiative, CIL will provide ₹10 crore to support 68 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS), benefiting over 28,000 tribal students.
The initiative includes:
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Setting up computer labs with 3,200 computers and 300 tablets to promote digital learning.
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Installing 1,200 sanitary napkin vending machines and incinerators to support hygiene for girl students.
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Launching mentorship programs and entrepreneurial boot camps at IITs, IIMs, and NITs.
The project will be implemented by the National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation (NSTFDC), aiming to create modern learning environments and bridge educational gaps in line with the goals of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
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