East Raitwisa Darlong Para High School in Tripura’s remote Unakoti district unveiled a pioneering space education library aimed at inspiring the next generation of scientists among tribal communities. Funded by the Union Ministry of Panchayati Raj under the Nanaji Deshmukh Sarbottam Panchayat Satat Vikash Puraskar, the library features over 100 books and children’s magazines on astronomy, space science, and Indian space scientists, alongside scaled models of satellite launch vehicles such as SLV Mark-II, PSLV, and GSLV, and missions like Chandrayaan, Mars Mission, and Solar Mission.

Pre-recorded lectures on space science further enrich the learning experience, drawing students from neighboring schools to explore India’s space achievements firsthand.

Sudip Bhowmik, the Block Development Officer of Kumarghat, emphasized the initiative’s goal: “Our main objective is to create facilities so that students in remote tribal areas can visualize India’s progress—from carrying rockets on bicycles to the present human missions.” The school, serving over 800 tribal families from ethnic groups like Tripuri, Garo, Reang, Halam, and Darlong, has also introduced a modern, solar-powered smart classroom equipped with a digital panel, podium, and training chairs, powered by a 5 kW solar system that eliminates reliance on conventional electricity.

This holistic approach has transformed the school into a center of excellence, with student enrollment rising from 67 in the 2024-25 academic session to 201 in 2025-26, including 57 students transferring from private English-medium schools.

The initiative has significantly boosted the school’s reputation, with a 100% pass rate in last year’s Class 10 board examinations, as noted by Village Committee in-charge Mrinal Majumder. “This is also another reason students of private English medium schools are taking admission in our school, which imparts quality education free of cost,” he said.

The Kumarghat Block Advisory Committee aims to foster scientific temperament and provide hope for a brighter future for tribal students, many of whom come from families engaged in agriculture, rubber cultivation, and pineapple farming. By integrating space education with sustainable infrastructure, the school is not only elevating academic standards but also inspiring dreams of aerospace careers in a region historically limited by access to resources.

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