For those living in remote tribal areas of Gujarat, education was unheard of. But our volunteers are working tirelessly to persuade parents to send their boys and girls to school. As a result of these efforts, many of these tribal students have gained degrees and awards in Computing, Business, Science and Arts.

One of the main reasons why parents do not send their children is because of the distance from their village to the local school. BAPS Charities conducts detailed studies of certain area to determine where an educational complex, including school and hostel, would have the most benefit to tribal students. As a result, thousands of tribal girls and boys now have access to a quality education in our schools.

For example, after surveying the tribal region of South Gujarat, BAPS Charities committed itself to constructing a complete education complex and student hostel in Ukai. Every since 1985, 150 students have been benefiting from these educational facilities that otherwise would never be available to this tribal community.

In Surat also, BAPS Charities constructed a hostel to accommodate students from poor families and tribal areas.

Once in school, tribal students are given financial aid to lower the cost of tuition, as well as free notebooks and textbooks.

Tribal education programs have also been initiated by BAPS Charities in some of the most needy regions such as Dadra-Nagarhaveli, Panch Mahal, and the tribal areas on the banks of the Narmada River.