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506 tribal hostels in state to get upgraded amenities

1 2 Ranchi: Over 28,000 students in 506 tribal hostels across the state are set to experience significant improvements in their educational journey through enhanced living facilities. These upgrades include better quality meals and new libraries. The initiative, spearheaded by the state welfare department and the school education and literacy department, is poised to upgrade tribal hostels and create a more conducive learning environment for students. The tribal welfare commissioner's office has invited proposals from non-govt organisations to manage the meal services, with 225 voluntary groups already showing interest. The establishment of dedicated library spaces will foster a love for reading and enhance study habits, providing students with the resources they need to excel academically. For students aspiring to enter competitive professional courses, a new coaching program in Hindpiri will offer targeted support to 300 talented tribal students in Classes XI and XII. This programme will equip students with books, notes, expert faculty guidance, mock tests, and regular performance evaluations, ensuring they are well-prepared for exams like NEET and JEE. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like When Knee Pain Hits, Start Eating These Foods, and Feel Your Pain Go Away (It's Genius) Read More Undo Minister of scheduled caste, tribe and backward class welfare department, Chamra Linda, said, "No talented tribal child should be left behind due to lack of resources. The tender for selecting the implementing agency has been issued and will open soon."Moreover, the 'Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Overseas Scholarship Scheme' will support 25 students from ST, SC, Minority, and OBC communities to pursue postgraduate studies in leading UK universities. Annual selection quotas include up to 10 ST, 5 SC, 3 Minority, and 7 OBC candidates. Applications for the current year have been received and are under scrutiny. To improve access to schools in rural areas, bicycles will be distributed to students from ST, SC, Minority, and Backward Class categories, while general category students will be covered by the Education Department. For the 2025–26 academic session, a supply order for 14,500 bicycles has been awarded to a company, which previously handled similar contracts. Linda said, "By combining better hostel amenities, targeted academic coaching, overseas scholarships, and improved transportation, these initiatives aim to reduce educational disparities and create opportunities for the state's tribal and marginalised students." Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.