**Executive Summary**
The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) organized the 6th National EMRS Cultural & Literary Fest and Kala Utsav – UDBHAV 2025, hosted by the Andhra Pradesh Tribal Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society (APTWREIS). The event began on December 3rd at KL University, Andhra Pradesh and was inaugurated by Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Shri Jual Oram. The Utsav underscores the Government of India's commitment to empowering tribal youth and celebrating tribal diversity.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Event Overview:**
* The 6th National EMRS Cultural & Literary Fest and Kala Utsav – UDBHAV 2025 is hosted by APTWREIS.
* The fest was formally inaugurated by Shri Jual Oram, Union Minister of Tribal Affairs.
* **Objectives and Themes:**
* Empower tribal youth and celebrate the diversity of tribal communities.
* Provide a national platform for tribal students to express creativity and build confidence.
* Aligned with the Prime Minister's vision of inclusive growth and socio-economic advancement of Scheduled Tribes.
* **Event Details:**
* Features 48 distinct events, including music, dance, theatre, visual arts, and literary competitions.
* Brings together over 2,000 tribal students from Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs).
* Winners qualify for the National Level Kala Utsav at Yashwantrao Chavan Academy of Development Administration (YASHADA), Pune, Maharashtra.
* 38 teams will compete.
* **Impact and Benefits:**
* Promotes holistic development of tribal youth.
* Bridges the gap between tribal and mainstream communities.
* Nurtures excellence in cultural, artistic, and literary fields.
* Supports the all-round development of tribal students.
**Impact Analysis**
**Tribal Students:**
* **Impact:** Gain a national platform to showcase their talents, build confidence, and enhance cultural identity.
* **Action Required:** Participate in the cultural and literary events, demonstrate artistic skills, and compete for a spot in the National Level Kala Utsav.
**EMRS Institutions:**
* **Impact:** Opportunity to showcase their students' talents and contribute to the holistic development of tribal youth.
* **Action Required:** Prepare students to participate in the UDBHAV 2025 events.
**Ministry of Tribal Affairs and NESTS:**
* **Impact:** Reinforce their commitment to tribal education and empowerment through cultural expression.
* **Action Required:** Continue supporting the all-round development of tribal students and bridging the gap between tribal and mainstream communities.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Tribal Affairs: The central ministry responsible for tribal affairs; oversees NESTS.
UDBHAV 2025: The 6th National EMRS Cultural & Literary Fest and Kala Utsav.
NESTS: National Education Society for Tribal Students, organizer of UDBHAV.
Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs): Schools whose students participate in UDBHAV.
Andhra Pradesh: Location of KL University, where UDBHAV 2025 is hosted.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
NESTS to organize the 6th National EMRS
Cultural & Literary Fest and Kala Utsav –
UDBHAV 2025 at KL University, Andhra Pradesh
from 3rd December
Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Shri Jual Oram to grace the
occasion
प्रव तथ: 04 DEC 2025 8:44AM by PIB Delhi
The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) organized the 6th National EMRS Cultural
& Literary Fest and Kala Utsav – UDBHAV 2025, hosted by the Andhra Pradesh Tribal Welfare
Residential Educational Institutions Society (APTWREIS). The event was formally inaugurated today by
Hon’ble Union Minister of Tribal Affairs, Shri Jual Oram along with Smt. Gummidi Sandhya Rani,
Hon’ble Minister of Tribal Welfare and Women & Child Welfare at KL University, Vaddeswaram, Guntur
District, Andhra Pradesh.
This year’s Utsav underscores the Government of India’s commitment to empowering tribal youth and
celebrating the vibrant diversity of India’s tribal communities. The platform enables students to participate
in more than 35 cultural, literary, and visual art events, offering national exposure and opportunities for
holistic development.Aligned with the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision of inclusive growth and tribal empowerment, the fest
directly resonates with the Prime Minister’s mission of catalysing the socio-economic advancement of
Scheduled Tribes through coordinated, planned, and transformative initiatives. By providing tribal
students a national platform to express creativity, build confidence, and strengthen cultural identity,
UDBHAV 2025 contributes meaningfully to the holistic empowerment envisaged in the Minister of Tribal
Affairs developmental vision.
Highlights of UDBHAV 2025
1. Celebration of India’s Tribal Cultural Diversity
The event brings together over 2,000 tribal students from Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs)
across the country, showcasing the unity, talent, and cultural vibrancy of India’s tribal communities.
Through a variety of cultural and literary performances, students will present the richness of their heritage
on a national stage.
UDBHAV 2025 features 48 distinct events, including Vocal and Instrumental Music, Dance, Theatre,
Visual Arts, and Literary Competitions. These platforms enable students to demonstrate their artistic skills
and creative potential. Winners of the fest will also qualify to participate in the National Level Kala
Utsav, scheduled to be held at Yashwantrao Chavan Academy of Development Administration
(YASHADA), Pune, Maharashtra, where EMRS students will compete with 38 teams from across India.
Beyond the competitive spirit, the EMRS Cultural Fest plays a significant role in promoting the holistic
development of tribal youth. It has consistently aimed to bridge the gap between tribal and mainstream
communities by ensuring equal opportunities and encouraging students to explore their potential across
diverse domains. Over the years, the fest has emerged as a transformative platform that nurtures
excellence in cultural, artistic, and literary fields.
With this year’s event, NESTS reaffirms its commitment to tribal education and empowerment through
cultural expression. UDBHAV 2025 continues to support the all-round development of tribal students,
enhancing their social confidence, academic engagement, and creative growth.
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