**Executive Summary**
This report outlines the welfare and socio-economic upliftment initiatives for tribal youth in the Hingoli and Parbhani districts of Maharashtra, as presented to the Lok Sabha on April 2, 2026. Despite budget constraints inherent to the Outside Tribal Sub-Plan (OTSP) area, the government is implementing scholarship programs, digital inclusion projects, and vocational training. A key ongoing action item is the completion of land acquisition for a new Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) at Shivani.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Educational Scholarship and Support Schemes**
* **Dropout Prevention:** Implementation of the Suvarna Mahotsavi Scholarship Scheme for students in Classes I to X and the Government of India Scholarship Scheme for higher education.
* **Institutional Access:** Provision of free admission in schools to maintain negligible dropout rates among tribal youth.
* **Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Swayam Scheme:** Financial assistance for students lacking hostel accommodation, providing ₹2,43,000 for non-professional courses and ₹2,48,000 for professional courses to cover lodging, food, and materials.
**Educational Infrastructure and Digital Inclusion**
* **Institutional Network:** Oversight of 5 Government residential Ashramshalas, 7 aided Ashramshalas, 2 recognized residential schools, 6 Government tribal hostels, and 1 Sainik School.
* **Digital Tools:** Equipping Government Ashramshalas with tablet labs and Interactive Flat Panels (IFPs) to promote digital learning.
**Skill Development and Vocational Training**
* **Technology Distribution:** Distribution of 150 laptops (30 under the Pardhi Package and 120 under the N.B. Scheme) to tribal beneficiaries.
* **Vocational Facilities:** Operation of a Government Tribal Industrial Training Institute (ITI) at Jamgavhan, alongside five other ITIs and one Government Polytechnic College in the district.
**Future Infrastructure Projects**
* **EMRS Establishment:** Process underway to establish an Eklavya Model Residential School.
* **Land Status:** 7.5 acres of the required 15 acres have been acquired at Shivani (Taluka Kalamnuri); acquisition of the remaining land is currently in progress.
**Impact Analysis**
**Tribal Students and Youth**
**Impact**
They receive direct financial support for education and living expenses, access to digital learning tools, and specialized vocational training to improve employability.
**Action Required**
Eligible students must enroll in the relevant scholarship schemes (Suvarna Mahotsavi or Swayam) and utilize the provided ITI and Polytechnic facilities for skill development.
**Project Office (Hingoli/Parbhani)**
**Impact**
Responsible for managing welfare schemes and educational institutions within an Outside Tribal Sub-Plan (OTSP) area characterized by limited budget allocations.
**Action Required**
Must complete the acquisition of the remaining 7.5 acres of land for the Eklavya Model Residential School.
**National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS)**
**Impact**
Acts as the approving authority for the establishment of the new Eklavya Model Residential School.
**Action Required**
Review and approve the formal proposal for the EMRS once the Project Office submits the completed land acquisition documentation.
Key Entities Referenced
Hingoli and Parbhani districts, Maharashtra: The primary geographical jurisdiction where tribal welfare schemes and educational infrastructure are being implemented.
Outside Tribal Sub-Plan (OTSP): The specific operational classification for the project area which dictates budgetary allocations for tribal welfare.
Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Swayam Scheme: A welfare scheme providing significant financial assistance to tribal students for lodging, food, and educational materials.
Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS): A central initiative for establishing specialized residential schools for tribal students, currently under process in the Hingoli district.
Suvarna Mahotsavi Scholarship Scheme: A state-implemented educational scholarship program targeting tribal students from Class I to X to reduce dropout rates.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
WELFARE SCHEMES FOR TRIBAL YOUTH IN
HINGOLI
Posted On: 02 APR 2026 4:12PM by PIB Delhi
Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs Shri Durgadas Uikey today informed in Lok Sabha that the
operational jurisdiction of this Project Office covers two districts, namely Hingoli and Parbhani in
Maharashtra. The entire operational area falls under the Outside Tribal Sub-Plan (OTSP), due to which the
Project Office receives a relatively limited budget allocation. Despite this constraint, the Government of
Maharashtra is implementing both individual and community-based schemes for the welfare and socio-
economic upliftment of tribal populations.
In the Hingoli Lok Sabha Constituency, the dropout rate among tribal students and youth at both school
and college levels is negligible. To sustain and further reduce dropout rates, several measures have been
undertaken. These include the Suvarna Mahotsavi Scholarship Scheme for students from Class I to X and
the Government of India Scholarship Scheme for higher education. In addition, free admission is provided
in schools. Under the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Swayam Scheme, students who are unable to secure
hostel accommodation are provided financial assistance for lodging, food, and educational materials,
amounting to ₹2,43,000 per student for non-professional courses and ₹2,48,000 per student for
professional courses.
To support educational access, the Project Office oversees a network of institutions, including 5
Government residential Ashramshalas, 7 aided Ashramshalas, 2 recognized residential schools, 6
Government tribal hostels, and 1 Sainik School. Government Ashramshalas are equipped with digital
learning facilities such as tablet labs and Interactive Flat Panels (IFPs), promoting digital inclusion among
tribal students.
For skill development, initiatives such as the Pardhi Package and the N.B. Scheme have been
implemented, under which 30 and 120 laptops respectively have been distributed to tribal beneficiaries in
Hingoli district. A Government Tribal Industrial Training Institute (ITI) has been established at Jamgavhan
(Taluka Kalamnuri) to provide vocational training. Additionally, five other Government ITIs and one
Government Polytechnic College are operational in the district, offering further opportunities for technical
and skill-based education.
Further, the establishment of an Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) is under process. As per
Government Resolution dated 09.10.2020, a total of 15 acres of land is required. Out of this, 7.5 acres
have already been acquired at Shivani (Taluka Kalamnuri). The acquisition of the remaining land is in
progress, and upon completion, the proposal will be submitted to the National Education Society for Tribal
Students (NESTS) for approval.
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