Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS)
16-9-2013 158 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) Sanctioned for Tribal Students , Govt. of India has sanctioned a total of 158 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) for Tribal students out of grants under Article 275(1) of the Constitution of India in 23 states out of which 111 schools have become fully functional with all facilities. Highest number of 22 schools have been sanctioned for Gujarat followed by Madhya Pradesh (20) and Rajasthan (17). Chhattisgarh and Odisha have been sanctioned 16 schools each. Article 275(1) Central government can provide grants to state under fund of consolidation fund of india for the batter administration and development work of SC/ST Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) :- Objectives of EMRS :- The objective of EMRS is to provide quality middle and high level education to Scheduled Tribe (ST) students in remote areas, not only to enable them to avail of reservation in high and professional educational course...