SDG 4: Quality Education | SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
Institution: Ministry of Tribal Affairs
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has formally inaugurated Adi Karmayogi Student Chapters at premier institutions like IITs, IIMs, AIIMS, NITs, and top universities. The Bangladesh Birsa Munda Cell at IIT Delhi is the nodal hub for this effort.
The student chapters are intended to empower tribal youth by nurturing leadership, innovation, and entrepreneurship. They will provide access to a βΉ50 crore Venture Capital fund for tribal-led startups, mentorship linking premier institutions and ashram schools, village-adoption models, internships, and skills training (including in semiconductors) for participation in frontier technologies.
The initiative positions tribal youth at the centre of Indiaβs innovation and leadership agenda, bridging cutting-edge institutions with grassroots tribal communities. As implementation scales, sustained institutional support and alignment with state tribal development plans will be critical to convert this symbolic launch into tangible socio-economic outcomes.
Relevant Question for Policy Stakeholders:
How should central and state agencies design governance, accountability, and funding frameworks to ensure these student chapters effectively translate into lasting tribal empowerment?
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Youth for Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan in IITs, IIMs, AIIMS, NITs and Top Institutions