Bhubaneswar, June 3 -- : In a major boost to science and technology education among tribal students, 13 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) in Odisha have been selected for the establishment of advanced Space Labs under a nationwide initiative of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday virtually inaugurated Space Labs in 75 selected EMRSs across the country. The launch ceremony was attended by union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram and Minister of State for Tribal Affairs Durgadas Uikey.
Official sources said the Odisha schools chosen for the initiative include EMRS Kotpad and Kundra in Koraput district, EMRS Mathili in Malkangiri district, EMRS Thuamul Rampur in Kalahandi district, and EMRS Patana in ...