The Delhi University has launched a new initiative aimed at empowering school students from Scheduled Tribes through skill development and higher education readiness. The first batch of the scheme, Janajati Immersive Holistic Intervention for Novel Development, or JAIHIND, comprises 25 meritorious students from the Tangkhul Naga tribe in Manipurs Ukhrul district, the varsity said in a statement. The scheme was launched at an event on campus with Vineet Joshi, Secretary, Ministry of Education, as the chief guest.  The goal of the JAIHIND scheme is to provide school students from remote tribal areas — from classes 9 to 12 — with practical skills and orientation for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET), thereby preparing them for a sustainable livelihood and access to higher education, Vice Chancellor Yogesh Singh said. This scheme has been implemented for the first time for a period of two weeks from June 17, 2025. In this, 25 students (12 girls and 13 boys) from four Government schools of Ukhrul district of Manipur have been selected on the basis of merit. All these students belong to the Tangkhul Naga tribe, which is a Scheduled Tribe. They will be given skill training and CUET orientation from 17 th to 29 th June 2025. The Vice Chancellor asked the students,selected for the scheme, to take full advantage of this opportunity. If you feel any kind of problem, then let us know. University of Delhi is ready to help you in every way. All participants belong to the Tangkhul Naga tribe and were chosen on academic merit. Joshi called the initiative a golden opportunity for firsthand exposure to Delhi and the Delhi University.  Drawing on his experience as the former deputy commissioner of Ukhrul, he said, I understand the unique challenges you face. This program(me) will open new doors and perspectives for you.  He also informed the students about the Pradhan Mantri Vidyalakshmi Yojana, which provides financial assistance to academically capable but economically disadvantaged students pursuing higher education.    

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