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NSTFDC and HPCL Partner for Eklavya School Digital Infrastructure

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ఇది ఎందుకు ముఖ్యం

This initiative highlights the convergence of public sector enterprises' CSR funds with government welfare schemes to address critical gaps in human resource development and digital infrastructure for marginalized tribal communities.

సారాంశం

The National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation (NSTFDC) under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) to set up Computer Lab-cum-Smart Classrooms in 29 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) in Rajasthan using HPCL's CSR funds. This partnership aims to bridge the digital divide, foster digital literacy, and modernize educational infrastructure for tribal students.

ముఖ్య అంశాలు

  • NSTFDC and HPCL signed an MoU to establish Computer Lab-cum-Smart Classrooms in 29 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) across Rajasthan.
  • The initiative is funded under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) framework of HPCL to bridge the digital divide for tribal students.
  • Aims to enhance digital literacy, improve educational infrastructure, and provide modern learning tools to students in remote tribal areas.
  • Aligns with the government's broader focus on inclusive development, human resource development, and bridging educational gaps for Scheduled Tribes (ST).
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