Prez Murmu inaugurates tribal innovation initiatives at national ITDA conclave
President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated several tribal development initiatives aimed at strengthening governance for tribal communities. The initiatives include the establishment of 75 space labs in Eklavya Model Residential Schools and a specialized training facility at the Indian Institute of Science. The National Conclave focused on improving service delivery and institutional reforms within tribal development agencies across India.
- ▪President Murmu launched initiatives during the National Conclave on Strengthening Integrated Tribal Development Agencies and Projects.
- ▪The 75 space labs, funded by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, aim to benefit around 50,000 tribal students in STEM education.
- ▪A roadmap for enhancing ITDAs and ITDPs was presented, focusing on human resources, fund utilization, and technology-enabled governance.
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Prez Murmu inaugurates tribal innovation initiatives at national ITDA conclavePresident Murmu reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensure inclusive development and said tribal communities must remain central to India’s journeyPublished on: Jun 03, 2026 8:33 PM ISTBy HT CorrespondentShare viaCopy link President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday virtually inaugurated a series of tribal development initiatives, including 75 space labs in Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) and a specialised training fab at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, as the Centre unveiled an ambitious roadmap to strengthen tribal governance institutions across the country.President Droupadi Murmu speaks during the inauguration ceremony of the National Conclave on strengthening of Integrated…
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