Archive · 6 Jan 2026
Tribal Youth Gain Awareness at Exchange Programme
A special program called the Tribal Youth Exchange Programme was held in Visakhapatnam.
It brought together young people from tribal areas who had never been to a big city or traveled by train before.
Many of these young people want to study more and help their communities.
They talked about the difficulties they face, like not having good roads, enough teachers, or proper medical care.
The program helped them learn about different careers and how to achieve their dreams, like becoming police officers or leaders.
This program is important because it shows these young people that education can help them build a better future.
The 17th Tribal Youth Exchange Programme in Visakhapatnam provided first-time city and train experiences for many tribal youths.
Participants expressed a strong desire to pursue higher education and uplift their Adivasi communities.
Tribal youth highlighted critical gaps in awareness about university education and institutions dedicated to tribal students.
Hardships such as lack of road connectivity, limited resources, inadequate teachers, and poor medical facilities were discussed as barriers to education.
Career counselling sessions were conducted by faculty members, including those from tribal backgrounds, to guide the youth.
- Who
- Tribal youths from Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh
- What
- 17th Tribal Youth Exchange Programme
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- GITAM Deemed to be University, Visakhapatnam
- Why
- To provide tribal youths with exposure to higher education and career opportunities
- Event
- 17th Tribal Youth Exchange Programme
- Organizer
- Mera Yuva Bharat, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
- Participants
- 200 youths from six districts
- Districts Represented
- Dantewada, Kanker, Mohla-Manpur, Sukma, West Singhbhum, Kandhamal
- Location
- GITAM Deemed to be University, Visakhapatnam
- Key Initiative
- Career counselling sessions