Jharkhand launches free coaching program for tribal students to succeed in competitive exams | WATCH

In 2023, Jharkhand's Chief Minister, Hemant Soren, introduced a unique initiative, offering free coaching to students from Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) at the Dr. Ram Dayal Munda Tribal Welfare Research Institute. This first-of-its-kind scheme aims to provide equal opportunities for tribal students to excel in competitive exams, bridging the gap in access to quality education.

The program initially targeted students preparing for the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) exams, with 156 candidates shortlisted from eight PVTG tribes including Asur, Mal Paharia, Sauria Paharia, and Birhor. The scheme has now expanded to include all 32 tribes of Jharkhand, offering coaching for the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) exams.