Lok Sabha Question No. 2858 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-12
Subject: Establishment of New Eklavya Model Residential Schools
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Raju Bista

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 2858

TO BE ANSWERED ON- 12/12/2024

## ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW EKLAVYA MODEL RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS

2858. SHRI RAJU BISTA:

Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of progress made in establishing new Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) during the last three years;
- (b)  the  details  and  number  of  EMRS  sanctioned,  constructed  and  operational  during  the  said  period, particularly in Kalimpong, Darjeeling and North Dinajpur districts;
- (c) the details of budget allocation for EMRS development for the current fiscal year; and
- (d) the details of the academic achievements and enrollment statistics of students in EMRS?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR TRIBAL AFFAIRS (SHRI. DURGADAS UIKEY)

(a): The Central Sector Scheme of Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) was started in the year 201819  to  provide  quality  education  at  par  with  Navodaya  Vidyalaya  to  the  tribal  children  in  their  own environment. Under the new scheme, Government decided to establish 440 EMRSs, one EMRS in every block having more than 50% ST population and at least 20,000 tribal persons (as per census 2011). With 288 schools sanctioned under Article 275(1), Ministry has set the target to set up total of 728 EMRSs across the  country.   As  on  date,  715  schools  have  been  sanctioned,  out  of  which  476  EMRSs  are  functional benefiting about 1,33,929 students.   The progress made in establishing new Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) during the last three years is as under:-

- o Locations Approved for EMRS (2021-22 to 2023-24) for setting up new EMRSs:   111 .
- o Operational EMRSs: 48 EMRSs have been made functional during this period
- o Construction Progress: 119 buildings have been completed.

(b): Nine EMR Schools have been identified for State of West Bengal as detailed at table below. Out of which   01 EMRS has been approved in Kalimpong Block of Kalimpong District in the year 2018-19 and the same has been made functional by State Govt. Presently, this school is currently in the pre-construction stage. No EMRS has been approved in Darjeeling and North Dinajpur district.

|   S. No. | District          | Block/ Taluka     | Village                                | Scheme          | Year of sanction                       |
|----------|-------------------|-------------------|----------------------------------------|-----------------|----------------------------------------|
|        1 | Bankura           | Khatra            | Gorabari                               | Article 275 (1) | 1997-98                                |
|        2 | Birbhum           | Bolpur Sriniketan | Kankutia                               | Article 275 (1) | 2005-06                                |
|        3 | Dakshin Dinajpur  | Bansihari         | Kuarsai                                | Article 275 (1) | 2005-06                                |
|        4 | Jalpaiguri        | Nagrakata         | Sulkapara                              | Article 275 (1) | 1997-98                                |
|        5 | Jhargram          | Jhargram          | Jhargram (Satyabanpally)               | Article 275 (1) | 1997-98                                |
|        6 | Kalimpong         | Kalimpong         | Kalimpong                              | Article 275 (1) | 2018-19 (Old)                          |
|        7 | Paschim Bardhaman | Kanksa            | Raghunathpur                           | Article 275 (1) | 1997-98                                |
|        8 | Purulia           | Manbazar - II     | Shusina                                | Article 275 (1) | 1997-98                                |
|        9 | Purulia           | Bundwan           | land is to be identified by State Govt | New Scheme      | land is to be identified by State Govt |

(c): Ministry of Tribal Affairs releases funds to National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), an autonomous body under Ministry of Tribal Affairs managing and implementing scheme of EMRS and NESTS further releases funds to States/ UTs/ PSUs/ Construction Agencies/ State Societies as per their requirements for construction of EMRSs and recurring cost for running of the schools. An amount of Rs. 6,399.00 crore has been allocated for Central Sector Scheme of Eklavya Model Residential Schools in the Budget Estimate for the year 2024-25.

(d): The details of academic achievements of EMRSs is as under :

1. Pass percentage of 88.69% and 82.18% results has been achieved in class X and XII respectively during 2023-24.
2. Completed teacher's training on School Quality Accreditation and Assessment (SQAA) organized by CBSE Successfully
3. Introduction of vocational Courses for EMRS students for Academic Year   2024-25.
4. Through launch of dedicated EKLAVYA Channel  EMRS students are being equipped in Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) subjects   On this channel, STEM contents from class 9 th  to 12 th  are aired on the channel also IIT & NEET preparation recorded lectures are aired for helping tribal students to prepare for competitive examination. STEM contents are also aired in Tribal Language.
5. 158  EMRS  have  been  provided  with  smart  classroom  infrastructure  and  manpower  training and 328  EMRSs  are  being  equipped  with  smart  classrooms  with  internet  connectivity  in collaboration with ERNET.
6. Project has been initiated for preparing students for engineering and medical competitive exams through digital mode and live classes are aired in EMRSs having Senior secondary.
7. The students of EMRSs across the States have successfully got into Institutes of repute including IIT, NIT, IIITs, AIIMS and Olympiads etc. Several students have also excelled in the competitive examinations such as State PCS, other govt Jobs etc.
8. Amazon Future Engineer (AFE), a comprehensive childhood-to-career program aimed at increasing access  to  computer  science  education  for  children  and  young  adults  from  underserved  and underrepresented  communities.  It  recognizes  the  criticality  of  Computational  skills  including problem solving abilities, logical thinking, coding skills etc. for children in the ever-evolving future.
9. Till date (350+) schools have been affiliated with CBSE so far.
10. EMRS  students  have  participated  in  Pariksha-pe-Charcha  Programme  organized  by  DoSE&L, Ministry of Education.
11. EMRS students   have  participated  in  the  Youth  Parliament  Program,  organized  by  Ministry  of Parliament Affairs.
12. Hon'ble Prime Minister of India, interacted with 6 EMRS students on Jan Jatiya Gaurav Diwas that is  15 th  Nov, 2024 and appreciated paintings made by these students.The painting exhibition stall showcasing paintings of EMRS students  was appreciated by Hon'ble PM.
13. 16 selected students of EMRSs successfully completed Advance Mountaineering Course conducted by  ABVIMAS.  The  selection  was  made  from  the  pool  of  students  who  completed  the  Basic Mountaineering Course.
14. Space science program is introduced by NESTS in collaboration with ISRO and it is known as J anatiya  Yuva  Antariksh  Karyakram  (JAYAKAR)   and  in  Pilot  Phase  120  senior  secondary students participated in the program. This program is a 7-days residential program in which Space Science Course designed by ISRO was disseminated among EMRS students.
15. NESTS  has  introduced  a  program  named  as  Tribal A ptitude L ife  Skills A nd S elf  Esteem H ub (TALASH)  ,under  this  program  tribal  students  are  provided  with  Life  Skills  and  Self  Esteem training helping them in personality development.
16. 400 Skill labs in 200 EMRSs in collaboration with Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneur are being set up/

Further, in academic session 2024-25, a total 1,33,929 students have enrollment in EMRSs.

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