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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs is enhancing the Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) to provide quality education for tribal students, ensuring preservation of local culture and art. With 728 approved EMRSs, 508 of which are operational, various initiatives like smart classrooms, digital learning tools, and skill development programs are being
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The National Education Society for Tribal Students, under India's Ministry of Tribal Affairs, marked its 8th Foundation Day, honoring students from Eklavya Model Residential Schools for achievements in various fields. Speeches by government officials emphasized the progress in tribal education and the role of Eklavya Model Residential Schools
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On April 1, 2026, the National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) commemorates its 8th Foundation Day at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi. Under the guidance of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, NESTS continues to improve educational access for tribal communities through the Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs). Esteemed
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The Indian government has nearly completed the establishment of 728 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) across states with focus on tribal education. As of February 2026, 499 out of 723 sanctioned schools are functional. These schools, which cater to students from Class VI to XII, are equipped with modern amenities
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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, led by Union Minister Shri Durgadas Uikey, reported that 723 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) have been sanctioned, with 499 currently operational. Recruitment efforts continue to fill teaching and non-teaching positions, with challenges like land availability and infrastructure delays impacting progress. Source: Original Link
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Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Shri Durgadas Uikey, informed Lok Sabha about EMRS establishment challenges in Bhagalpur, Bihar, due to population criteria not being met. The initiative, announced in the 2018-19 Union Budget, focuses on providing quality education to tribal students in blocks with more than 50% Scheduled
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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, led by Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs Shri Durgadas Uikey, has outlined the guidelines for establishing Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) in areas with significant Scheduled Tribes population and adequate tribal population. The scheme aims to provide quality education to tribal students within
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On January 1, 2026, 723 Eklavya Model Residential Schools were sanctioned across India, with 499 currently operational. The Ministry of Tribal Affairs allocated a significant budget for these schools over the last five years, with progressive increases reflecting the government's focus on improving educational facilities for tribal students.
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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, India, is actively promoting educational opportunities for tribal students in Bihar's Seemanchal region through various scholarship schemes. These initiatives include Pre-Matric and Post-Matric scholarships, national fellowships, and overseas scholarships, ensuring substantial financial aid for tribal students from Class IX to higher education. The
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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, led by Shri Durgadas Uikey, has addressed the challenge of participation and dropout rates among Scheduled Tribe (ST) students in Kerala. The report notes that various government schemes, including Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) and scholarship programs, aim to increase enrollment and prevent dropouts among
GI-Tagged Art
The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), part of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, concluded a three-day "GI-Tagged Tribal Art Workshop & Exhibition" in New Delhi. The event, reflecting the Prime Minister's "Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat" vision, gathered 139 EMRS students, teachers, and
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The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) held a two-day workshop on November 21-22, 2025, in New Delhi, focusing on enhancing educational infrastructure for tribal communities through Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs). Inaugurated by Secretary Ranjana Chopra, the workshop aimed to improve coordination among project teams and site engineers,