970 Children of Special Backward Tribe Pahadi Korwa are studying in ashrams and hostels

Raipur: Jashpur district administration is making dedicated efforts to connect the children of special backward tribes including Pahari and Birhor communities of remote areas with the mainstream of education.  Residential accommodation facilities such as ashrams and hostels is being provided for the children of Bagich, Sanna and Path area.

Tribal officials said that 970 children of special backward tribes of the district, including those of Pahadi Korwa and Birhor families, are studying in the ashrams.  Children of these communities are also studying in Swami Atmanand Excellent English and Hindi Medium School of Chhattisgarh Government.  Today, Pahadi Korwa children are availing the quality education and government job opportunities, heading towards a brighter future.

The district administration is also providing free of cost food, textbooks, notebooks, scholarship, uniform s and sports facilities to Korwa children. Eklavya Archery Academy has been established in the district to advance in the field of sports.  Facilities like these are encouraging the children to polish their sports talent by availing the world class training from the expert coaches.

Children of special backward tribes such as Pahadi Korwa have been given admission in Sankalp Shikshan Sansthan as well. This institution is run by the district administration.  In these education facilities,  children are also preparing for medical and engineering, said the officials.