• President Murmu interacts with meritorious Eklavya school students.
• Urges tribal youth to pursue dreams with discipline and confidence.
• Encourages students to become job creators through education.
• Calls for awareness of current affairs and government welfare schemes.

GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 12th Nov: President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday encouraged meritorious students from Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) to aim high and pursue their dreams with dedication, discipline and self-confidence.

The President interacted with a group of students at Rashtrapati Bhavan as part of Janjatiya Gaurav Pakhwada, organised by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs to mark the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda.

Addressing the students, Murmu said the country was moving towards the goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047 and stressed that the development of every region and section of society was essential to achieving it.

She said Eklavya Model Residential Schools were providing quality education to tribal students while creating opportunities for them to develop their diverse talents. Emphasising that the country had no shortage of talent, she said students needed the right opportunities, a supportive environment and proper guidance.

The President also noted that the equal ratio of boys and girls in EMRS reflected progress towards inclusive development.

Murmu urged students to view education as more than a means of earning a livelihood. She encouraged them to use their knowledge and skills to create employment opportunities, adding that youth becoming job creators would strengthen inclusive development.

She also advised students to remain informed about current affairs and developments in India and across the world. According to the President, awareness of these issues would help them develop logical thinking and analytical abilities.

Encouraging students to share their knowledge with their families and communities, Murmu said they should inform relatives and neighbours about current affairs and government welfare schemes whenever they visit their villages.

She said such efforts could benefit their families and society while giving greater purpose to their education.