Lok Sabha Question No. 9 (STARRED), answered on 2021-07-19
Subject: Eklavya Model Residential Schools
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Jaskaur Meena

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS)

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.†*9

TO BE ANSWERED ON 19.07.2021

## EKLAVYA MODEL RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS

## †* 9.  SHRIMATI JASKAUR MEENA:

Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  details  of  the  scheme  of  setting  up  Eklavya  Model  Residential  Schools  across  the  country including the present status thereof;
- (b) whether the Government has identified locations in Rajasthan in this regard;
- (c) if so, the details thereof including the details in respect of Dausa district;
- (d) whether the Government has sanctioned any funds for the Government of Rajasthan in this regard;
- (e) if so, the details thereof; and
- (f) the time by which the said schools are likely to be set up?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS (SHRI ARJUN MUNDA)

- a. to f. A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

## STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. †*9 FOR 19.07.2021 RAISED BY SHRIMATI JASKAUR MEENA REGARDING "EKLAVYA MODEL RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS".

- a. The concept of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) was introduced in the year 1997-98 to provide  quality  education  to  Scheduled  Tribes  (ST)  students  in  remote  areas  in  their  own environment.  These schools were funded under Article 275 (1) of the Constitution, where grants are given to states.  Each school has a capacity to enroll up to 480 students from Class 6 th to 12 th , out of which 50% would be girls. 288 schools were sanctioned across country between 1998 and 2018.

In order to give focused attention, a separate Central Sector scheme of EMRS was carved out to improve  the  geographical  outreach  of  such  schools  to  every  block  with  more  than  50%  ST population and  at least 20,000  tribal persons. 452  such  blocks have been  identified for establishment of EMRS schools under the revamped scheme.  On qualitative aspect, the schools are envisaged  to be  brought  at  par  with  Navodaya  Vidyalayas  and to  have  special  facilities  for preserving  local  art  and  culture  besides  providing  training  in  sports  and  skill  development.  A National  Education  Society  for  Tribal  Students  (NESTS)  as  an  autonomous  body  under  the Ministry has been setup to provide overall support and policy directions to the schools in order to bring  uniformity  in  the  administration  of  the  schools.  The  State/UT  EMRS  Societies  at  the State/UT level have been set up for day-to-day management of the schools.

There  are  367  functional  EMRSs  across  the  country  with  around  85232   students  currently enrolled.

- b. and c.:   A  total  of  30  EMRSs  have  already  been sanctioned for the state  of  Rajasthan  out  of which 21 EMRSs are reported to be functional. One more EMRS for the state is to be set up during the current financial year after identification of land by the State Government. No EMRS location has been identified in Dausa district as per existing criteria of the scheme. The details of identified locations and EMRS sanctioned by the Ministry is at Annexure-I.
2. d.& e. :  During the year 2020-21, Rs. 8900 lakh was released towards construction grant and Rs. 4044.17 lakh towards recurring grants.
- f. Out  of  30  schools  so  far  sanctioned  for  the  state  of  Rajasthan,  construction  of  17  schools  is complete  and  construction  work  of  remaining  13  schools  is  under  progress.   Construction agencies have been allowed time of 18 months to complete the project which also includes preconstruction activities.

Annexure-I as referred to in part (b) and (c) of Lok Sabha Starred Qs No. †*9 for 19.07.2021 raised by Shrimati Jaskaur Meena regarding "Eklavya Model Residential Schools"- reg.

## EMRSs sanctioned by Ministry of Tribal Affairs for the State of Rajasthan till date:

|   S. No. | District       | Block/ Taluka        | Year of sanction   |
|----------|----------------|----------------------|--------------------|
|        1 | Banswara       | Kushalgarh           | 1997-98            |
|        2 | Baran          | Shahbad              | 1997-98            |
|        3 | Sirohi         | Abu Road             | 1997-98            |
|        4 | Udaipur        | Kotra                | 1997-98            |
|        5 | Dungarpur      | Simalwara            | 1998-99            |
|        6 | Tonk           | Newai                | 1999-00            |
|        7 | Udaipur        | Rishabhdeo           | 1999-00            |
|        8 | Pratapgarh     | Pratapgarh           | 2007-08            |
|        9 | Alwar          | Rajgarh              | 2010-11            |
|       10 | Banswara       | Anandpuri            | 2010-11            |
|       11 | Dungarpur      | Sabla                | 2010-11            |
|       12 | Jaipur         | Bassi                | 2010-11            |
|       13 | Karauli        | Todabhim             | 2010-11            |
|       14 | Sawai Madhopur | Bamanwas             | 2010-11            |
|       15 | Alwar          | Reni                 | 2011-12            |
|       16 | Banswara       | Anandpuri            | 2013-14            |
|       17 | Udaipur        | Gogunda              | 2013-14            |
|       18 | Jaipur         | Jamwa Ramgarh        | 2016-17            |
|       19 | Banswara       | Aabapura             | 2018-19            |
|       20 | Pratapgarh     | Peepalkhoont (EMDBS) | 2018-19            |
|       21 | Dungarpur      | Dungarpur            | 2019-20            |
|       22 | Udaipur        | Sarada               | 2019-20            |
|       23 | Banswara       | Garhi                | 2020-21            |
|       24 | Banswara       | Bagidora             | 2020-21            |
|       25 | Dungarpur      | Sagwara              | 2020-21            |
|       26 | Pratapgarh     | Dhariawad            | 2020-21            |
|       27 | Pratapgarh     | Arnod                | 2020-21            |
|       28 | Udaipur        | Jhadol               | 2020-21            |
|       29 | Udaipur        | Lasadiya             | 2020-21            |
|       30 | Udaipur        | Salumbar             | 2020-21            |
|       31 | Udaipur        | Kherwara             | To be Sanctioned   |

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