Ministry of Tribal Affairs inks MoU with ONGC to support Eklavya Model Residential Schools

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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Oil and Natural Gas Corporation(ONGC) in New Delhi. The MoU is being signed for the execution of Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR), to support infrastructure Development and Capacity Building of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS).

On the occasion, Tribal Affairs Secretary Ranjana Chopra said that under this agreement, ONGC will provide a fund of 28 crore rupees to strengthen EMRS, helping provide quality education and good health to children from tribal communities. This amount will be implemented in various disciplines for the betterment of the tribal students.

Tribal Affairs Secretary said that Eklavya Model Schools are aspirational, aiming to provide high-quality education to the tribal students.

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Dusmanta Behera's pioneering experience of 26 years includes key roles at News Today Pvt Ltd, ETV Networks, Lok Sabha TV. Rajya Sabha TV, and Sansad TV. As an accredited Video Journalist for more than 15 years under MI&B, Government of India covered State Visits of Prime Minister and Vice President. Valuable Contributions include Series on "National Security" and Chamber Telecast. Key interest remains in Documentaries on Armed Forces and Travelogues.