To mark Tribal Pride Week, a grand and successful Tribal Pride Knowledge Competition was organized in Bastar district, as directed by the Tribal and Scheduled Caste Development Department. Held at Prayas Residential School, Jagdalpur, this knowledge competition saw promising school and college students showcase their intellectual abilities and outstanding talent.
The students of Prayas Residential School, Jagdalpur, dominated the school category (classes 9th to 12th) of this competition, held in two different categories. The school’s promising student, Ms. Utpala, secured the top spot with 94 marks, while Ms. Niharika, also from the same institution, secured second place with 68 marks. Meanwhile, Sandeep Nag, a student of Eklavya Residential School, Chhindwara, located in Darbha development block, secured third place with 66 marks.
Meanwhile, in the senior category for students residing in college and post-matric hostels, the students of the Post-Matric Girls Hostel in Dharampura made a strong presence with outstanding performances. In this category, Rinki Netam, a first-semester MA student, secured the top spot with 297 marks, while Tulsi Devi Netam, a sixth-semester BA student, secured 284 marks, and Fuleshwari Baghel, a first-semester PGDCA student, secured 224 marks, securing a place in the merit list. This successful event not only provided a powerful platform for students from the region to showcase their talents, but also deepened their awareness of tribal culture, history, and general knowledge. Assistant Commissioner for Tribal Development, Mr. GR Sori, congratulated and congratulated all the meritorious participants for their outstanding performances at the conclusion of the competition.
