Education Care
India is the 2nd most populous country with 142 Crores population has 8.9% belonging to tribal communities which is around 12.6 Crores. As per Government statistics around 50% of tribal women are illiterate and the school drop out rate is also high among the tribals.
To improve the scenario ITCT has been working from day 1 in the education sector by making education accessible to all, improve the quality of education and reduce the drop out rate.
One of the main instruments is the Pathshala concept, which we have been opening in tribal dominated villages so that more and more tribal children have access to quality education in their villages. At the beginning of 2023, we have opened 65+ more pathshalas in 60 new villages.
We are also running 18 schools across 4 states. Regular teacher training programs are organised to improve the teaching quality of teachers. Poor tribal children are provided scholarships to support their desire to learn and reduce dropout rate.
Bhaktivedanta National School (BVNS)
When India Tribal Care Trust was expanding its development activities across the northeastern states of Tripura, the Education Department of Tripura state government approached ITCT to run some of its schools that were already closed due to lack of students or on the verge of closure.
After thorough inspection by the secretary of the trust, Sridhar Panigrahi, ITCT signed MoU with the Education Department of the State Government and took over 20 schools. Most of these schools were lacking basic infrastructure and the classrooms were also not usable.
ITCT renovated these schools to make them usable for primary school children, appointed new teachers, ayah and support staff to take proper care of the children. At present 14 of these schools are running in different districts of Tripura where not only tribal students but also students from non-tribal communities are also studying.
| SL | School | Location | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BVNS Anandabazar | Ajodhya, Purulia, West Bengal | 316 |
| 2 | BVNS Ajodhya | Ajodhya, Purulia, West Bengal | 85 |
| 3 | BVNS Langting | Dima Hasao, Assam | 96 |
| 4 | BVNS Diphu | Karbi Anglong, Assam | 33 |
| 5 | BVNS Jagabandhupara | Dhalai, Tripura | 141 |
| 6 | BVNS Chotojamira | Hailakandi, Assam | 55 |
| 7 | BVNS Labri | Sahibganj, Jharkhand | 60 |
| 8 | BVNS Bruhapara | Dhalai, Tripura | 280 |
| 9 | BVNS Khasmai Para | Dhalai, Tripura | 56 |
| 10 | ITCT Schools (9 Schools) | Tripura | 370 |
| Total | 1,492 | ||
Nimai's Pathshala
Running pathshalas in over 130 villages across West Bengal, Assam, Tripura, Odisha, Gujarat, Jharkhand & Mizoram. Mid Day Meal provided in some pathshalas.
Scholarship
Meritorious tribal students from economically weaker backgrounds are provided scholarships. Economic condition should never be a burden for higher studies.
Mid Day Meals
Nutritious mid-day meals introduced in tribal schools so students get a healthy meal during tiffin break, supporting their ability to learn.
Gurukul
Running gurukuls where students are provided vedic education alongside their regular school education, preserving spiritual values.
Hostel
Running hostels for tribal students in Anandabazar, Ajodhya, and Jagabandhu Para, providing safe accommodation for students from remote areas.
Teacher Training
Regular teacher training programs organised to improve the teaching quality and ensure tribal students receive the best possible education.