NESTS to organize the 6th National EMRS Cultural and Literary Fest and Kala Utsav – UDBHAV 2025 from 3rd December 2025

The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) organized the 6th National EMRS Cultural & Literary Fest and Kala Utsav – UDBHAV 2025, hosted by the Andhra Pradesh Tribal Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society (APTWREIS).

UDBHAV 2025 – National EMRS Cultural & Literary Fest & Kala Utsav
- Organizer: National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
- Host Institution: KL University, Vaddeswaram, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh.
- Dates: From 3rd December 2025.
- Inauguration: By Union Minister of Tribal Affairs Shri Jual Oram, alongside Smt. Gummidi Sandhya Rani, Minister of Tribal Welfare and Women & Child Welfare

Highlights of UDBHAV 2025
- Scale: Over 2,000 tribal students from Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) across India.
- Events:
- 48 distinct competitions including Vocal & Instrumental Music, Dance, Theatre, Visual Arts, and Literary contests.
- Winners will qualify for the National Level Kala Utsav at YASHADA, Pune, Maharashtra.
- Purpose:
- Showcase India’s tribal cultural diversity.
- Provide national exposure and opportunities for holistic development.
- Strengthen confidence, creativity, and cultural identity among tribal youth.
- Vision Alignment: Resonates with the Prime Minister’s mission of inclusive growth and tribal empowerment.

Broader Impact
- Bridges the gap between tribal and mainstream communities.
- Encourages equal opportunities for tribal students in cultural, artistic, and literary fields.
- Reinforces NESTS’ commitment to education, empowerment, and cultural expression.

✨ This festival is not just a competition—it’s a national platform for tribal youth to celebrate heritage, creativity, and resilience