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The adivasis or tribals of India are a huge part of the Indian population with a very rich heritage. Every state in India accounts for a certain percentage of its respective population to be tribal. The tribals have distinct mannerisms in their cuisine, their dress, their belief systems, and other aspects of their daily lives. They are closely connected to land and nature. Sadly, despite their rich cultural heritage, the tribals of India have not prospered the way they should have due to a number of reasons that they face. They have been displaced in many areas and are therefore not socio-economically strong; there is a lack of proper health sensitization and amenities among them, and the most glaring of problems is access to good and proper education. On top of all these issues, there has been huge displacement for many due to loss of land and other forms of exploitation due to globalization and urbanization. There is no doubt that education brings about a change. However, the government of India has had to face many challenges in providing access to good education for the tribal community throughout the nation. The government has undeniably sought to address these gaps through specialized interventions aimed at creating access to quality education among the tribals. The initiatives taken by the government of India are the establishment of Eklavya Model Residential Schools and Ashram Schools, along with enforcing the reforms envisioned under the National Education Policy 2020 for the betterment of the scheduled tribes of India.