India, June 2 -- In a major push to strengthen science and technology education among tribal students, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, in partnership with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), has established 75 Space Labs in Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) across 18 states, benefiting more than 50,000 students.

The initiative, implemented through BPCL's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme with an investment of nearly Rs 12 crore, aims to provide tribal students with access to advanced scientific learning infrastructure and hands-on exposure to space science and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education.

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs operates Eklavya Model Residential Schools to provi...