EMRS Odisha secures second position at National MYGS Competition
Bhubaneswar(By Abhishek Mohanty):
Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS), Hirli, Odisha, has brought national recognition to the State by securing the Second Position at the National Level Model Youth Gram Sabha (MYGS) Competition. The prestigious competition was held among nearly 200 EMRSs across the country under the aegis of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India.
The MYGS National Award Ceremony took place on January 28, 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. Students of EMRS Hirli, accompanied by their Principal and Guide Teacher, were felicitated for their outstanding performance.
The team received a cash award of 75 lakh along with a memento from the Minister of Panchayati Raj.
This achievement marks a proud moment for Eklavya Model Residential Schools in Odisha, the Odisha Model Tribal Education Society (OMTES), and the State of Odisha as a whole. The success reflects the school’s commitment to nurturing leadership, civic awareness, and participatory democratic values among tribal youth.
The students and the Principal of EMRS Hirli expressed their sincere gratitude to B. Parameswaran, Chairman, OMTES and Commissioner-cum-Secretary, STSC Development, Minorities & Backward Classes Welfare Department, Shri Surendra Kumar Meena, Secretary, OMTES; and Pranati Patro, Nodal Officer, OMTES, for their constant guidance and encouragement. The officials lauded the team’s dedication, teamwork, and exemplary engagement in democratic practices, which contributed significantly to this national-level success.
