The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) is organising a two-day Principals’ Conclave on 16–17 December 2025 at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre (DAIC), New Delhi, as a major capacity-building initiative aimed at strengthening the academic, administrative, financial and leadership capabilities of Principals of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) across the country.

The conclave will bring together 499 Principals of EMRSs, reflecting NESTS’ continued focus on empowering school leadership in view of the rapid expansion of EMRSs and the growing complexity of school management. The programme is designed to equip Principals with updated knowledge, procedural clarity and leadership competencies aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) and the strategic priorities of NESTS.

The central theme of the conclave is to orient Principals on the ongoing projects, flagship initiatives and partner-supported programmes being implemented in EMRSs. The objective is to ensure that school leaders have a clear understanding of the objectives, significance and expected outcomes of these initiatives, enabling their timely, effective and uniform implementation at the grassroots level. The conclave also seeks to address the observed gaps in awareness among Principals regarding several academic, digital, cultural, health and capacity-building initiatives undertaken by NESTS in collaboration with national institutions and expert organisations.

The deliberations will cover a wide range of academic and student-centric themes, including academic reforms, CBSE’s two-examination system, lesson planning, classroom processes, strategies for improving student learning outcomes, mental health and emotional well-being, TALASH, Bharat Scouts and Guides, Kaushalaya, language proficiency, and structured mechanisms for supporting underprivileged students.

Administrative and human resource-related topics such as APAR, probation clearance, National Pension System (NPS), safety measures and school performance review will also be discussed in detail. In addition, sessions on financial literacy, Government e-Marketplace (GeM) procedures, procurement systems, infrastructure maintenance and protocols for taking over buildings from construction agencies will provide Principals with greater clarity on financial and infrastructural governance.

Senior officers of NESTS, subject experts from CBSE, representatives of UNICEF and other domain specialists will lead the sessions, offering policy-level guidance, technical inputs and practical solutions to address school management challenges. The conclave will feature a strong interactive component through discussions, question-and-answer sessions and peer-learning forums, enabling Principals to share field experiences, raise concerns and collectively identify challenges and solutions.

By facilitating direct interaction between Principals, policymakers, experts and partner organisations, the conclave is expected to enhance leadership readiness, reinforce accountability, promote standardisation of best practices and ensure consistent compliance with regulatory frameworks across EMRSs.

The Principals’ Conclave reaffirms NESTS’ commitment to continuous capacity building, quality enhancement and holistic development of tribal students. The programme is expected to strengthen the EMRS ecosystem by empowering Principals to lead their institutions with improved vision, confidence and administrative effectiveness, ultimately ensuring better learning outcomes and a safe, inclusive and enriching educational environment for all students.

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