Students from the Tribal Residential School, Himachal Pradesh, arrive with their cultural equipment for a performance at the 6th national EMRS cultural and literary fest and kala utsav at KL University, Vaddeswaram, Tadepalli, Guntur district, on Wednesday.
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Expressing confidence that tribal youth would shine in every field, Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Jual Oram said Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) institutions would be strengthened and developed along the lines of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, Kendriya Vidyalayas and Sainik Schools.
Students of EMRS-Maredumalli Agency, ASR district, performing Rela Dance at Udbhav-2025 at KL University, Vaddeswaram, Tadepalli, Guntur district, on Wednesday. Traditionally, this dance portrayed everyday life in tribal society, but in recent times, it has also taken on propagandist overtones. Today, no rally or public gathering is considered complete without the ‘Rela song’ and its drum beats.
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G.N. RAO
Addressing the gathering after inaugurating the Udbhav-2025, the 6th national EMRS cultural and literary fest and kala utsav at KL Deemed-to-be University near Mangalagiri in Guntur district, he said the students must not only excel academically but also preserve their rich culture and traditions.
He stressed the importance of proficiency in Hindi, English, regional languages and mother tongue education, and applauded Andhra Pradesh for successfully hosting the event.
Students of EMRS-Maredumalli Agency, ASR district, performing Rela Dance at Udbhav-2025 at KL University, Vaddeswaram, Tadepalli, Guntur district, on Wednesday.
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G.N. RAO
Calling Udbhav-2025 a “platform for transformation,” Minister for Tribal Welfare Sandhya Rani said the primary goal was to discover young talent, instil confidence and promote cultural learning. She announced that 1,647 students from 405 EMRS institutions nationwide, including 110 from Andhra Pradesh, are participating in the event.
Lauding Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu’s commitment to tribal welfare, she urged the Centre to sanction more EMRS schools, enhance funding and improve road connectivity in remote tribal areas.
Students from the Tribal Residential School, Sikkim, visiting the tribal museum during the 6th national EMRS cultural and literary fest and kala utsav-2025 at KL University, Vaddeswaram, Tadepalli, Guntur district, on Wednesday. The event was organised by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
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G.N. RAO
Published – December 03, 2025 08:47 pm IST
