Dhanbad: In a bid to accelerate digital empowerment among tribal youth in Jharkhand, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad held a joint brainstorming session on Thursday at EMRS Schools in Tundi (Dhanbad) and Palganj (Giridih).
The session was led by Prof. Rashmi Singh and Prof. Niladri Das from the Department of Management Studies & Industrial Engineering as part of a larger initiative under the Centre of Excellence (CoE), funded by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India.
The initiative is part of an ongoing capacity-building programme focused on basic and advanced IT and computer training for tribal students. Since its rollout on July 1, 2024, the programme has reached over 1,500 students across seven EMRS schools, including Kathijoria, Basia, Tasaria, Salgadih, Kujra, Torsindri, and Bhognadih.
The session brought together principals, teachers, and students to review the current training curriculum, identify implementation gaps, and assess digital infrastructure needs. A strong focus was placed on strengthening academia-industry-school linkages, refining IT modules, and developing strategies for sustainable integration of technology in tribal education.
Professors Singh and Das, who have been key figures in similar digital initiatives across Jharkhand, facilitated in-depth discussions aimed at bridging the digital divide in tribal regions.
The effort reflects IIT (ISM) Dhanbad’s commitment to inclusive and transformative education, helping to empower marginalized communities through digital skill development and sustainable socio-economic growth.
