ONGC Signs MoU with MoTA to Empower Tribal Students of EMRS

Current Context: On 5 January 2026, the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) signed an MoU with the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) through the National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation (NSTFDC) in New Delhi.

• The agreement aims to empower 35,000+ tribal students studying in 499 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) across India.
• It focuses on providing digital learning tools, smart classrooms, career mentorship, and skill development programs.
• ONGC’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funding will also support infrastructure development in EMRS campuses.
• The initiative seeks to ensure equal educational and career opportunities for tribal youth.
• It highlights public–private collaboration for inclusive growth and tribal empowerment.

Question:

Q.1 Which entity signed the MoU with the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) for empowering tribal students?
a) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
b) Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
c) National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation (NSTFDC)
d) Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)

Answer: a) The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) signed an MoU with the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) through the National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation (NSTFDC) in New Delhi.