Eklavya Model Residential School
Public school in India
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Ekalavya Model Residential School or EMRS is a model residential school for tribal people.[1] It was established by the Tribal Ministry, Government of India.[2]
Tables of Milestone
| Year | Milestone / Policy Decision | Key Outcome & Significance |
|---|---|---|
| 1997-98 | Launch of the Scheme | The EMRS scheme was initiated by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs to provide quality residential education for Scheduled Tribe (ST) students in remote areas.[3] |
| 2018-19 | Major Scheme Revamp | Announced in the Union Budget, the scheme was expanded with a new target: to establish an EMRS in every block with >50% ST population and at least 20,000 tribal persons. |
| 2018-19 | New Establishment Target Set | A target to establish 740 EMRSs across the country by the year 2025-26 was formally set. |
| 2022 (April) | Merger with Eklavya Model Day Boarding Schools (EMDBS) | The EMDBS scheme was merged into the EMRS scheme to streamline the delivery of quality education to tribal students.[4] |
| 2023-24 | Progress Update | As of mid-2024, 708 schools had been sanctioned, with 405 schools becoming functional, demonstrating significant progress towards the 2025-26 goal.[5] |
