Chief minister AshokGehlothas laid the foundation stone forJai Meenish Tribal Universityin Kota. He also inauguratedTribal Girls Universityin Jaipur to mark the World Tribal Day to be observed.

The university will give an opportunity to youths to fulfil their dreams by studying in the higher Education institute. It will empower the communities by giving their youths a chance to reap the benefits of the development, said Gehlot. It is not clear that the university will start its academic year from the present year or next year.

Reiterating his commitment to girls education, he said that if any school has 500 girl students in class 11th and 12th it will be upgraded to a girls college. He informed that Kalibai Bhil Meritorious Girls Scooty Scheme has already been implemented for the meritorious girl students to promote education among the girls.