Patna: The Bihar government has approved the construction of 19 hostels for tribal students across eight districts as part of an initiative to improve access to education for members of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).
According to the state government, Rs 60.42 crore will be spent on the project during the 2026–27 financial year. The funds will be allocated to West Champaran, Katihar, Banka, Bhagalpur, Jamui, Kaimur, Rohtas and Purnia.
Centre And State To Share Project Cost
The project will be implemented with financial assistance from both the Union and Bihar governments.
Of the total allocation, the Centre will contribute Rs 36.25 crore, while the Bihar government will provide Rs 24.17 crore.
Officials said each hostel will have accommodation for 100 students, increasing access to residential education facilities for tribal children.
Hostels To Be Built Under PM-JANMAN
The hostels will be constructed under the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN), a central government initiative aimed at improving access to essential services for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups.
According to the state government, the project seeks to strengthen educational opportunities by providing students with a safe residential environment and improved learning facilities.
Modelled On Existing Residential Hostels
The new hostels will be operated on the lines of the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Hostels and Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas.
With support from the Union Ministry of School Education and Literacy, the facilities will provide residential accommodation for students aged between 15 and 18 years.
Focus On Educational Access
Officials said the hostels are intended to help students from remote tribal communities continue their education by providing accommodation and access to academic resources.
The initiative forms part of the government’s broader efforts to improve educational infrastructure and expand opportunities for students belonging to Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups in Bihar.
