Bhubaneswar, January 28: The Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) at Hirli in Nabarangpur district has brought national recognition to the State by securing the Second Position at the National Level Model Youth Gram Sabha (MYGS) Competition. The prestigious competition was held among nearly 200 EMRSs across the country under the aegis of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj.
The team received a cash award of Rs 75 lakh along with a memento from the Union Minister of Panchayati Raj.
The MYGS National Award Ceremony took place on January 28 at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. Students of EMRS Hirli, accompanied by their Principal and Guide Teacher, were felicitated for their outstanding performance.This achievement marks a proud moment for Eklavya Model Residential Schools in Odisha, the Odisha Model Tribal Education Society (OMTES), and the State of Odisha as a whole. The success reflects the school’s commitment to nurturing leadership, civic awareness, and participatory democratic values among tribal youth.
The students and the Principal of EMRS Hirli expressed their sincere gratitude to B. Parameswaran, Chairman, OMTES and Commissioner-cum-Secretary, STSC Development, Minorities & Backward Classes Welfare Department, Surendra Kumar Meena, Secretary, OMTES; and Pranati Patro, Nodal Officer, OMTES, for their constant guidance and encouragement. The officials lauded the team’s dedication, teamwork, and exemplary engagement in democratic practices, which contributed significantly to this national-level success.
