Government Expands Eklavya Model Residential Schools to Enhance Tribal Education
| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Initiative | Expansion of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) |
| Objective | Provide quality education to tribal children in their own environment |
| Target | 440 new schools in blocks with >50% ST population & ≥20,000 tribal individuals (2011 Census) |
| Total EMRSs Post-Expansion | 728 schools |
| Beneficiaries | ~3.5 lakh students across India |
| Infrastructure | Well-equipped classrooms, labs, libraries, hostels, playgrounds, and smart classrooms |
| Health & Nutrition | Regular health check-ups and medical facilities |
| Skill Development | Vocational training in industry-relevant areas |
| Digital Education | Smart classrooms with digital boards, online coaching for IIT-JEE and NEET |
| Collaborative Initiatives | 400 Skill Labs in 200 EMRSs with MoSDE, scholarships, and financial support for exams |
| Scholarships | Pre-Matric, Post-Matric, National Scholarship Scheme, and National Fellowship for ST students |
| Financial Support | Coverage of application fees for JEE, NEET, and CLAT for Class XII EMRS students |