NMDC Launches Education Programs for Tribal Youth in Chhattisgarh
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Key Programs | Balika Shiksha Yojana (fully funded nursing education for tribal girls in Bastar, Dantewada, Sukma, Kondagaon, Bijapur, Narayanpur) and Medical Technology Program (B.Sc. in Allied Health Sciences for ST students in Dantewada & Bastar). |
| Sponsorship Value | Rs 12-15 lakh per student, covering academic and living expenses. |
| Eligibility | Applicants must belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) community. |
| Medical Program Seats | 90 seats (60% girls, 40% boys) at Apollo University, Chittoor. |
| Other Tribal Schemes | Ashram Schools (for extremism-affected areas), Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) (740 sanctioned), PM-JANMAN (for PVTGs). |
| Tribes in Chhattisgarh | 42 tribes, including Gond, Kanwar, Baiga, Bharia, Halba, Korwa, Uraon, Kamar, etc. |
| CSR in India | Mandatory for companies with net worth > Rs 500 crore, turnover > Rs 1,000 crore, or net profit > Rs 5 crore. Must spend 2% of average net profit on CSR. |