{"id":35643,"date":"2025-07-16T12:27:17","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T06:57:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=35643"},"modified":"2025-07-16T12:27:20","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T06:57:20","slug":"talash-career-guidance-and-kaushalya-program-launched","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/talash-career-guidance-and-kaushalya-program-launched\/","title":{"rendered":"TALASH Career Guidance and Kaushalya Program Launched by NESTS, UNICEF &#038; Tata Motors for Tribal Students"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/talash-career-guidance-and-kaushalya-program-launched\/#TALASH_and_Kaushalya_programs_launched_by_NESTS_UNICEF_and_Tata_Motors_offer_career_guidance_life_skills_engineering_diplomas_and_NEETJEE_coaching_for_over_138_lakh_EMRS_tribal_students_across_India\" >TALASH and Kaushalya programs launched by NESTS, UNICEF, and Tata Motors offer career guidance, life skills, engineering diplomas, and NEET\/JEE coaching for over 1.38 lakh EMRS tribal students across India.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/talash-career-guidance-and-kaushalya-program-launched\/#NESTS_UNICEF_Tata_Motors_Launch_Transformative_Programs_for_Tribal_Students\" >NESTS, UNICEF &amp; Tata Motors Launch Transformative Programs for Tribal Students<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/talash-career-guidance-and-kaushalya-program-launched\/#Introduction_to_the_Multi%E2%80%91Partner_Initiative\" >Introduction to the Multi\u2011Partner Initiative<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/talash-career-guidance-and-kaushalya-program-launched\/#TALASH_Building_Life_Skills_Career_Aptitude\" >TALASH: Building Life Skills &amp; Career Aptitude<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/talash-career-guidance-and-kaushalya-program-launched\/#Kaushalya_Program_Industry%E2%80%91Aligned_Engineering_Education\" >Kaushalya Program: Industry\u2011Aligned Engineering Education<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/talash-career-guidance-and-kaushalya-program-launched\/#Competitive_Exam_Coaching_IIT%E2%80%91JEE_NEET\" >Competitive Exam Coaching: IIT\u2011JEE &amp; NEET<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/talash-career-guidance-and-kaushalya-program-launched\/#Unified_Goal_Equalizing_Educational_Prospects\" >Unified Goal: Equalizing Educational Prospects<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/talash-career-guidance-and-kaushalya-program-launched\/#Why_This_News_Matters\" >Why This News Matters<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/talash-career-guidance-and-kaushalya-program-launched\/#Strengthening_Tribal_Inclusion\" >Strengthening Tribal Inclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/talash-career-guidance-and-kaushalya-program-launched\/#Focus_on_Holistic_Development\" >Focus on Holistic Development<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/talash-career-guidance-and-kaushalya-program-launched\/#Direct_Pathway_to_Employment\" >Direct Pathway to Employment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/talash-career-guidance-and-kaushalya-program-launched\/#Boosting_National_Competitiveness\" >Boosting National Competitiveness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/talash-career-guidance-and-kaushalya-program-launched\/#Public%E2%80%93Private%E2%80%93NGO_Synergy\" >Public\u2013Private\u2013NGO Synergy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/talash-career-guidance-and-kaushalya-program-launched\/#Historical_Context\" >Historical Context<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/talash-career-guidance-and-kaushalya-program-launched\/#EMRS_NESTS\" >EMRS &amp; NESTS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/talash-career-guidance-and-kaushalya-program-launched\/#NEP_2020_Life_Skills\" >NEP 2020 &amp; Life Skills<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/talash-career-guidance-and-kaushalya-program-launched\/#Public%E2%80%93Private_Engagement\" >Public\u2013Private Engagement<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/talash-career-guidance-and-kaushalya-program-launched\/#Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CNESTS%E2%80%93UNICEF_Tata_Motors_Launch_New_Student_Programs%E2%80%9D\" >Key Takeaways from \u201cNESTS\u2013UNICEF &amp; Tata Motors Launch New Student Programs\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/talash-career-guidance-and-kaushalya-program-launched\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/talash-career-guidance-and-kaushalya-program-launched\/#1_What_is_the_objective_of_the_TALASH_program\" >1. What is the objective of the TALASH program?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/talash-career-guidance-and-kaushalya-program-launched\/#2_Who_can_apply_for_the_Kaushalya_program_by_Tata_Motors\" >2. Who can apply for the Kaushalya program by Tata Motors?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/talash-career-guidance-and-kaushalya-program-launched\/#3_What_is_the_role_of_UNICEF_in_this_initiative\" >3. What is the role of UNICEF in this initiative?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/talash-career-guidance-and-kaushalya-program-launched\/#4_How_will_the_IIT-JEE_and_NEET_coaching_be_conducted_under_this_program\" >4. How will the IIT-JEE and NEET coaching be conducted under this program?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/talash-career-guidance-and-kaushalya-program-launched\/#5_What_is_NESTS_and_how_is_it_connected_to_EMRSs\" >5. What is NESTS and how is it connected to EMRSs?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/talash-career-guidance-and-kaushalya-program-launched\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TALASH_and_Kaushalya_programs_launched_by_NESTS_UNICEF_and_Tata_Motors_offer_career_guidance_life_skills_engineering_diplomas_and_NEETJEE_coaching_for_over_138_lakh_EMRS_tribal_students_across_India\"><\/span><strong>TALASH and Kaushalya programs launched by NESTS, UNICEF, and Tata Motors offer career guidance, life skills, engineering diplomas, and NEET\/JEE coaching for over 1.38 lakh EMRS tribal students across India.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NESTS_UNICEF_Tata_Motors_Launch_Transformative_Programs_for_Tribal_Students\"><\/span>NESTS, UNICEF &amp; Tata Motors Launch Transformative Programs for Tribal Students<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction_to_the_Multi%E2%80%91Partner_Initiative\"><\/span>Introduction to the Multi\u2011Partner Initiative<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On <strong>9 July 2025<\/strong>, the National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, signed significant agreements with <strong>UNICEF India<\/strong>, <strong>Tata Motors<\/strong>, and the <strong>Ex\u2011Navodayan Foundation<\/strong> to roll out comprehensive education and employability programs. Aimed at students of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs), these initiatives benefit over <strong>1.3 lakh<\/strong> tribal youth across <strong>28 states and 8 union territories<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TALASH_Building_Life_Skills_Career_Aptitude\"><\/span>TALASH: Building Life Skills &amp; Career Aptitude<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>NESTS and UNICEF jointly introduced <strong>TALASH<\/strong>\u2014<em>Tribal Aptitude, Life Skills &amp; Self\u2011Esteem Hub<\/em>\u2014a national digital platform designed to foster academic growth, emotional resilience, and career readiness. The platform features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Psychometric tests<\/strong> aligned with NCERT\u2019s <em>Tamanna<\/em>, generating personalized <strong>Career Cards<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Career counselling<\/strong> sessions led by trained teachers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Life-skills modules<\/strong> enhancing communication, problem-solving, emotional intelligence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>teacher portal<\/strong> for ongoing guidance resource management <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The program&#8217;s phased rollout has trained <strong>189 teachers across 75 EMRSs<\/strong>, with completion expected by <strong>end\u20112025<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kaushalya_Program_Industry%E2%80%91Aligned_Engineering_Education\"><\/span>Kaushalya Program: Industry\u2011Aligned Engineering Education<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Under a <strong>five-year MoU with Tata Motors<\/strong>, Class 12 EMRS graduates can enroll in the <strong>Kaushalya Program<\/strong>, an \u2018Earn &amp; Learn\u2019 diploma in engineering anchored in on\u2011the\u2011job training. Key features include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Eligibility: <strong>18\u201323-year-olds<\/strong> with \u226560% marks in Class 10<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Benefits: monthly <strong>stipend<\/strong>, subsidised canteen\/transport, uniforms, safety gear, insurance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Further education pathway via <strong>BITS Pilani\u2019s Work\u2011Integrated Learning Program<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>One Trainee, One Job<\/strong> placement guarantee upon successful completion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These measures aim to <strong>bridge academic learning with employment opportunities<\/strong>, paving a secure vocational pathway for tribal youth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Competitive_Exam_Coaching_IIT%E2%80%91JEE_NEET\"><\/span>Competitive Exam Coaching: IIT\u2011JEE &amp; NEET<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>NESTS, Tata Motors, and the Ex\u2011Navodayan Foundation signed a <strong>tripartite MoU<\/strong> for specialized preparation of <strong>IIT\u2011JEE and NEET<\/strong> aspirants. Initiatives include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Residential Centres of Excellence<\/strong> at <strong>Chankapur (Maharashtra)<\/strong> and <strong>Chintapalle (Andhra Pradesh)<\/strong> for Grade XI\u2013XII science students<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Online coaching<\/strong> for Olympiad, NTSE, KVPY from Grade IX onwards in digitally enabled EMRSs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outreach to over <strong>1.38 lakh students<\/strong>, starting academic year <strong>2025\u201326<\/strong> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unified_Goal_Equalizing_Educational_Prospects\"><\/span>Unified Goal: Equalizing Educational Prospects<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Together, these initiatives under NESTS\u2019 directive\u2014backed by UNICEF\u2019s inclusive education ethos and Tata Motors\u2019 industrial strength\u2014intend to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Enhance foundational skills<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Promote competitive edge<\/strong> for higher education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Empower tribal students<\/strong> socially and economically<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Create a sustainable talent pipeline<\/strong> from EMRS communities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" id=\"TALASH-Career-Guidance-and-Kaushalya-Program-Launched\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/currentaffairs.adda247.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/multisite\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/11120718\/NESTS-and-UNICEF-Start-TALASH-for-Tribal-Youth-Development.jpg\" alt=\"TALASH Career Guidance and Kaushalya Program Launched\" title=\"TALASH Career Guidance and Kaushalya Program Launched\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">TALASH Career Guidance and Kaushalya Program Launched<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_News_Matters\"><\/span>Why This News Matters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strengthening_Tribal_Inclusion\"><\/span>Strengthening Tribal Inclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tribal communities have historically faced educational inequalities in India. These programs specifically target such gaps, aligning with <strong>NEP 2020<\/strong> goals on equitable and inclusive academic systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Focus_on_Holistic_Development\"><\/span>Focus on Holistic Development<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>By combining academic learning with <strong>life skills, psychological resilience, and vocational training<\/strong>, the initiative reflects modern education trends that prioritize both personal and professional growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Direct_Pathway_to_Employment\"><\/span>Direct Pathway to Employment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Kaushalya \u2018Earn &amp; Learn\u2019 model<\/strong> effectively shifts graduates from classrooms to the workforce\u2014secured with <strong>stipends, training, and guaranteed placements<\/strong>\u2014transforming them into industry-ready professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Boosting_National_Competitiveness\"><\/span>Boosting National Competitiveness<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>By nurturing tribal talent in <strong>JEE\/NEET and Olympiad coaching<\/strong>, these measures enhance tribal representation in elite academic streams, promoting <strong>social justice and diverse contribution<\/strong> in higher education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Public%E2%80%93Private%E2%80%93NGO_Synergy\"><\/span>Public\u2013Private\u2013NGO Synergy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This collaboration showcases the <strong>power of multi-sector partnerships<\/strong>\u2014government, industry, and NGOs combining strengths to deliver scalable impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context\"><\/span>Historical Context<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"EMRS_NESTS\"><\/span>EMRS &amp; NESTS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs)<\/strong> launched in 1997 to provide quality education for tribal students. <strong>NESTS<\/strong>, formed in 2019, oversees their administration, focussing on targeting existing learning inequities <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NEP_2020_Life_Skills\"><\/span>NEP 2020 &amp; Life Skills<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>National Education Policy 2020<\/strong> emphasizes holistic education\u2014integrating critical thinking, life skills, and vocational training into school curricula. TALASH embodies this progressive vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Public%E2%80%93Private_Engagement\"><\/span>Public\u2013Private Engagement<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Over recent decades, <strong>public\u2013private collaborations<\/strong> have gained momentum in India\u2019s education sector, recognizing the importance of domain expertise and infrastructure\u2014this initiative continues this legacy with Tata Motors and UNICEF partnerships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CNESTS%E2%80%93UNICEF_Tata_Motors_Launch_New_Student_Programs%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Key Takeaways from \u201cNESTS\u2013UNICEF &amp; Tata Motors Launch New Student Programs\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>No.<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Key Takeaway<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td><strong>TALASH<\/strong>\u2014Tribal Aptitude, Life Skills &amp; Self\u2011Esteem Hub by NESTS\u2011UNICEF aims to develop psychometric-based career guidance and life-skills training for 1.38 lakh EMRS students.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td><strong>Kaushalya Program<\/strong> with Tata Motors provides Class 12 graduates with engineering diplomas, stipend, hands-on training, and guaranteed jobs.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td><strong>Career Cards<\/strong> and teacher-supported counselling personalize academic pathways based on NCERT-inspired psychometric tests.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td><strong>Competitive Exam Coaching<\/strong> via Centres of Excellence targets IIT\u2011JEE, NEET, and Olympiads for Grade IX\u2013XII EMRS students.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>This is a <strong>multi-sector partnership<\/strong> fostering tribal empowerment aligned with NEP 2020 and systemic educational reform.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">TALASH Career Guidance and Kaushalya Program Launched<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_the_objective_of_the_TALASH_program\"><\/span>1. What is the objective of the TALASH program?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>TALASH, launched by NESTS in collaboration with UNICEF, aims to provide tribal students of EMRSs with career guidance, life skills, emotional resilience, and psychometric-based aptitude mapping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Who_can_apply_for_the_Kaushalya_program_by_Tata_Motors\"><\/span>2. Who can apply for the Kaushalya program by Tata Motors?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tribal students who are 18\u201323 years old and have secured at least 60% in their Class 10 exams are eligible to apply. The program includes a diploma in engineering with on-the-job training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_What_is_the_role_of_UNICEF_in_this_initiative\"><\/span>3. What is the role of UNICEF in this initiative?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>UNICEF supports the development and implementation of the TALASH digital platform, providing life-skills modules, teacher training, and psychometric testing tools to enhance the career readiness of tribal youth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_How_will_the_IIT-JEE_and_NEET_coaching_be_conducted_under_this_program\"><\/span>4. How will the IIT-JEE and NEET coaching be conducted under this program?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Specialized residential coaching will be provided at two Centres of Excellence in Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh for students in Grades XI\u2013XII, with online coaching available for Grade IX and above in science streams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_What_is_NESTS_and_how_is_it_connected_to_EMRSs\"><\/span>5. 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