Nagpur: The Eklavya Model Residential School at Khairi Parasoda in Nagpur district has been ranked among the five best-performing Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) in the country for the academic year 2025-26. In recognition of this achievement, Nagpur Collector Kumar Ashirwad was honoured by the President of India at a special ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on November 12.
The recognition marks a significant national achievement for Nagpur district in its efforts to improve educational opportunities for tribal students. Maharashtra's Tribal Development Department Secretary Vijay Waghmare was also felicitated for the State Government's contribution to the initiative.
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, through the National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), has introduced a Key Performance Indicator (KPI) framework to assess the institutional performance of Eklavya Model Residential Schools across the country. Based on the evaluation for the 2025-26 academic year, the Khairi Parasoda school secured a place among the top five institutions nationally.
The recognition acknowledges efforts to provide tribal students with quality education, improved academic infrastructure, a supportive residential environment and opportunities for all-round personality development.
The achievement is attributed to the coordinated efforts of the school management, principal, teaching and non-teaching staff, students, Tribal Development Department and district administration.
Collective efforts behind national recognition: Collector
Expressing his gratitude, Collector Kumar Ashirwad said the honour was recognition of the collective efforts made by the school management, teachers, students and the entire district administration to provide quality education and better opportunities for a brighter future to tribal students.
He said the award was not merely an achievement for one school but a national acknowledgement of the collective commitment to empowering tribal communities through education.
District administration, Tribal Development Department work together
The district administration and Tribal Development Department have been working in coordination to improve educational opportunities for tribal students, strengthen academic performance and promote confidence and skill development among them.
Their efforts include improving teaching standards, strengthening school infrastructure, creating a conducive environment for students' overall development and ensuring effective implementation of educational programmes.
The national recognition for the Khairi Parasoda Eklavya Model Residential School reflects these sustained efforts and the administration's commitment to strengthening tribal education.
The achievement is expected to encourage further improvements in the quality of education and facilities at Eklavya Model Residential Schools, while expanding opportunities for tribal students across the district.
