Eklavya Model Residential Schools
The Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Shri Durgadas Uikey, provided details in Rajya Sabha regarding the status of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) across various states and Union Territories. A total of 728 EMRS have been approved, with 722 sanctioned, 479 functional, and 235 under construction. The Ministry of Finance
Eklavya Model Residential Schools
The Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Shri Durgadas Uikey, announced the establishment of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) in tribal-dominated areas to provide quality education to tribal children. The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) manages these schools, with significant financial allocations for construction and operational expenses.
Eklavya Model Residential Schools
As of June 2025, 51 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) are operational in Jharkhand, with 7,550 students enrolled for the 2024-25 academic year. The Government of India has sanctioned 38,480 teaching and non-teaching posts for EMRSs nationwide, with 9,075 posting orders issued, including 147 in Jharkhand. A
Eklavya Model Residential Schools
As of June 2025, 479 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) are operational in India. The government has sanctioned 38,480 teaching and non-teaching posts, with 10,391 positions filled in the first recruitment phase. Initiatives to enhance digital education and skill development for tribal students include smart classrooms, computer labs,
Tribal Affairs
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs and Coal India Ltd have signed a landmark MoU to improve education for tribal students in Chhattisgarh. CIL will invest ₹10 crores to support 68 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS), benefiting over 28,000 students. The initiative includes promoting digital education, improving health hygiene for