14-November-2026
President Droupadi Murmu met meritorious students from Eklavya Model Residential Schools at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 12 November. The interaction, organised by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs as part of Janjatiya Gaurav Pakhwada, offers a timely opportunity to examine how residential schools support tribal students as they move into higher education, vocational training or apprenticeships. pib.gov.in
A student can complete school with strong results and still face difficulties arranging entrance coaching, obtaining documents, claiming a scholarship or securing accommodation. These obstacles can become visible only after admission deadlines have passed.
Question for the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and school leaders. How many graduating students enrol in their chosen next step, and how many are still there a year later?
Recommendation. Give each graduating cohort access to a named counsellor who can help with applications, scholarships and deadlines. Build links with universities, polytechnics and apprenticeship providers. Publish aggregate transition and retention figures by district, with student privacy protected, so officials can see where additional support is needed.
