National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS)

Context: NESTS signed a 5-year MoU with Avanti Fellows to provide JEE/NEET coaching to tribal students in Eklavya schools starting 2025–26.

National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS)

• National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) is an autonomous society established in 2019 under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, to manage and oversee Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) .
• Aims to deliver quality upper primary to senior secondary education to tribal children in remote areas through an integrated residential model.
• Oversees 722 sanctioned EMRSs, of which 480 are functional, catering to over 180,000 students.

Objectives & Mission

• Empower tribal students to access higher and professional education.
• Bridge socio-economic gaps between tribal and non-tribal communities.
• Provide free, holistic residential education (academics, sports, arts, life skills).
• Ensure quality education on par with Navodaya Vidyalayas.
• Establish State-level Societies (SESTS) for effective implementation and fund management.

Key Functions

• Sets standards for EMRS curricula, infrastructure, and teacher recruitment.
• Oversees infrastructure, digital learning, and skill development programs.
• Conducts training workshops and capacity-building for staff.
• Recognizes achievements of students and teachers to encourage excellence.

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