Lok Sabha Question No. 994 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-05
Subject: Employment in EMRSs
Ministry: TRIBAL AFFAIRS
Asked by: Dr. Manna Lal Rawat

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 994 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.02.2026

## EMPLOYMENT IN EMRSs

## †994.   DR. MANNA LAL RAWAT:

Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of the total number of teachers recruited in Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs), along with the details of the total number of female teachers recruited out of them State-wise and district-wise; (b)  the  details  of  the  institution/authority  which  determines  the  service  conditions  of  these teachers; (c) the details of the Board of Education with which the EMRSs are affiliated, along with the detailed results/performance of these schools reported so far; (d) the details of the curriculum and co-curricular activities taught in these schools; (e)  whether Yoga education is also imparted to the students in these schools and if so, the
- details thereof; and
- (f) whether there is any system for screening/testing of diseases like Sickle cell Anaemia in these  schools  and  if  so,  the  details  of  the  framework,  resources  and  mode  of  operation thereof?

## ANSWER

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

- (a) A total of 7083 teaching staff were recruited through ESSE-2023, out of which 2765 female teaching staff have been recruited.  The details of the total number of female teachers recruited State-wise and district-wise is given at Annexure.

(b) Service conditions for teachers and other staff are determined by the Governing Body of National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS).

(c) Out  of  499  functional  EMRSs,  458  EMRSs  are  affiliated  with  the  Central  Board  of Secondary Education (CBSE). The remaining schools are affiliated with the respective State Boards, particularly in Bihar, Nagaland, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal.

As reported by the respective States, during 2024-25, the pass percentage of EMRS students for Class X was 89% and for Class XII, it was 85%. 129 EMRSs have achieved 100% result in Class - X and 72 EMRSs have achieved 100% result in Class - XII. In the same year, 219 EMRS students qualified IIT-JEE (Main), 34 cleared IIT-JEE (Advanced), and 344 students qualified the NEET examination.

(d) EMRS are carrying out various curricular and extra-curricular activities which include the  JAYAKAR  Programme  which  was  launched  in  collaboration  with  the  Indian  Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to promote space education among EMRS students. Focused preparation for IIT-JEE and NEET is provided through Centres of Excellence established in various states.  26  Atal  Tinkering  Labs  equipped  with STEM kits, AI modules, electronics, and 3D printers for  hands-on  learning  have  been  established.  Through  the  Amazon  Future Engineer  Programme,  structured  AI  and  coding  curricula  have  been  implemented.  In collaboration with the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and the National  Skill  Development  Corporation  (NSDC),  NESTS  has  established  400  skill  labs under  the  SANKALP  Project in  200  EMRS  campuses.  These  labs  are  equipped  with advanced tools and technology, offering training in areas like robotics, electronics, carpentry, and digital fabrication. The hands-on learning environment encourages creativity, innovation, and an entrepreneurial mindset among students.

Various extra-curricular  activities/initiatives  have  been  undertaken  over  the  period  in  these schools  to  build  leadership,  resilience  and  confidence  among  students.  These  include mountaineering and adventure courses, National Cultural & Literary Festival and Kala Utsav, National  Level  GI-Tagged  Tribal  Art  Workshop  and  Exhibition,  EMRS  National  Sports Meet, National Level Physical Education & Yoga Olympiad, 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' etc.

(e) Yoga has been opted by 34 EMRSs as a skill subject across India. In addition, Yoga also forms  a  mandatory  part  of  physical  activity  on  routine  basis  with  structured  sessions conducted during the morning as well as in the evening assembly to promote physical fitness and mental health for holistic development of students.

(f) NESTS has  issued  instructions  to  all  State/UT  EMRS  Societies  for  conducting  100% screening  of  EMRS  students  for  Sickle  Cell  Disease.  The  screening  is  undertaken  through coordination  with  the  District  Administration/District  Collectors,  leveraging  the  existing public health infrastructure at the district level. The screening is conducted with the support of  State/UT  Governments  and  District  Health  machinery.  The  exercise  is  aimed  at  early identification and timely medical intervention, wherever required. Follow-up action and their medical management are undertaken as per the protocols of the concerned State/UT health authorities.

Annexure

Annexure as referred in part (a) of the reply to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 994 for 05.02.2026 raised by Dr. Manna Lal Rawat regarding 'Employment in EMRSs'

## The details of the total number of female teachers recruited out of them State-wise and district-wise

| S.No.   | States and Districts    | No. of Female teaching staff   |
|---------|-------------------------|--------------------------------|
| 1       | Andhra Pradesh          |                                |
|         | Alluri Sitharama Raju   | 48                             |
|         | Eluru                   | 4                              |
|         | Manyam Paravathipuram   | 31                             |
|         | Prakasam                | 2                              |
|         | SPS Nellore             | 4                              |
|         | Srikakulam              | 6                              |
|         | Tirupathi               | 8                              |
| 2       | Chhattisgarh            |                                |
|         | Balod                   | 7                              |
|         | Baloda Bazar            | 10                             |
|         | Balrampur               | 43                             |
|         | Bastar                  | 44                             |
|         | Bijapur                 | 33                             |
|         | Dantewada               | 30                             |
|         | Dhamtari                | 12                             |
|         | Gariyaband              | 17                             |
|         | Gaurella Pendra Marwahi | 26                             |
|         | Janjgir Champa          | 10                             |
|         | Jashpur                 | 29                             |
|         | Kabirdham               | 6                              |
|         | Kanker                  | 35                             |
|         | Kondagaon               | 38                             |
|         | Korba                   | 23                             |
|         | Korea                   | 25                             |
|         | Mahasamund              | 10                             |
|         | Mungeli                 | 7                              |
|         | Narayanpur              | 20                             |
|         | Raigarh                 | 29                             |
|         | Rajnandgaon             | 21                             |
|         | Sukma                   | 34                             |
|         | Surajpur                | 27                             |
|         | Surguja                 | 26                             |
| 3       | DNH&DD                  |                                |
|         | Dadra &Nagar Haveli     | 9                              |

| 4   | Gujarat             |    |
|-----|---------------------|----|
|     | Arvalli             | 9  |
|     | Banas Kantha        | 21 |
|     | Bharuch             | 13 |
|     | Chhota Udepur       | 20 |
|     | Dahod               | 18 |
|     | Mahisagar           | 17 |
|     | Narmada             | 18 |
|     | Navasari            | 1  |
|     | Sabar Kantha        | 12 |
|     | Surat               | 12 |
|     | Tapi                | 6  |
|     | The Dangs           | 5  |
|     | Vadodara            | 8  |
|     | Valsad              | 2  |
| 5   | Himachal Pradesh    |    |
|     | Chamba              | 9  |
|     | Kinnaur             | 5  |
|     | Lahaul and Spiti    | 3  |
| 6   | Jammu and Kashmir   |    |
|     | Anantnag            | 5  |
|     | Bandipora           | 4  |
|     | Kulgam              | 2  |
|     | Poonch              | 3  |
|     | Rajouri             | 2  |
| 7   | Jharkhand           |    |
|     | Chatra              | 5  |
|     | Dhanbad             | 3  |
|     | Dumka               | 4  |
|     | East Singhbum       | 6  |
|     | Garhwa              | 1  |
|     | Giridih             | 3  |
|     | Gumla               | 4  |
|     | Jamtara             | 2  |
|     | Khunti              | 3  |
|     | Latehar             | 3  |
|     | Lohardaga           | 3  |
|     | Pakur               | 5  |
|     | Palamu              | 2  |
|     | Ranchi              | 9  |
|     | Saraikela Kharsawan | 1  |
|     | West Singhbhum      | 6  |
| 8   | Karnataka           |    |

| Ballari        | 8   |
|----------------|-----|
| Belagavi       | 11  |
| Chamarajanagar | 4   |
| Chikkamagaluru | 14  |
| Chitradurga    | 9   |
| Kalaburagi     | 11  |
| Kodagu         | 13  |
| Kolar          | 8   |
| Mysuru         | 6   |
| Raichur        | 9   |
| Tumakuru       | 6   |
| Yadgir         | 3   |
| Kerala         |     |
| Idukki         | 1   |
| Kasargod       | 2   |
| Wayanad        | 1   |
| Madhya Pradesh |     |
| Alirajpur      | 59  |
| Anuppur        | 12  |
| Balaghat       | 34  |
| Barwani        | 53  |
| Betul          | 36  |
| Bhopal         | 14  |
| Burhanpur      | 15  |
| Chhindwara     | 39  |
| Dhar           | 54  |
| Dindori        | 51  |
| Guna           | 14  |
| Harda          | 10  |
| Hoshangabad    | 10  |
| Indore         | 20  |
| Jabalpur       | 37  |
| Jhabua         | 51  |
| Khandwa        | 11  |
| Khargone       | 25  |
| Mandla         | 43  |
| Ratlam         | 15  |
| Satna          | 17  |
| Sehore         | 3   |
| Seoni          | 3   |
| Shahdol        | 26  |
| Sheopur        | 10  |
| Sidhi          | 9   |

|    | Singrauli     | 10   |
|----|---------------|------|
| 11 | Maharashtra   |      |
|    | Ahmednagar    | 5    |
|    | Amravati      | 9    |
|    | Chandrapur    | 4    |
|    | Dhule         | 14   |
|    | Gadchiroli    | 27   |
|    | Gondia        | 5    |
|    | Nagpur        | 3    |
|    | Nanded        | 8    |
|    | Nandurbar     | 26   |
|    | Nashik        | 35   |
|    | Palghar       | 26   |
|    | Thane         | 7    |
| 12 | Manipur       |      |
|    | Churachandpur | 3    |
| 13 | Mizoram       |      |
|    | Lawngtlai     | 1    |
|    | Lunglei       | 5    |
|    | Champhai      | 3    |
|    | Serchhip      | 4    |
|    | Siaha         | 4    |
| 14 | Odisha        |      |
|    | Balangir      | 7    |
|    | Balasore      | 7    |
|    | Deogarh       | 5    |
|    | Gajapati      | 7    |
|    | Jajapur       | 3    |
|    | Jharsuguda    | 7    |
|    | Kalahandi     | 9    |
|    | Kandhamal     | 9    |
|    | Kendujhar     | 10   |
|    | Korapat       | 16   |
|    | Malkangiri    | 11   |
|    | Mayurbhanj    | 34   |
|    | Nabarangpur   | 8    |
|    | Nuapada       | 3    |
|    | Rayagada      | 16   |
|    | Sambalpur     | 9    |
|    | Sundargarh    | 21   |
| 15 | Rajasthan     |      |

|    | Alwar                  | 21   |
|----|------------------------|------|
|    | Banswara               | 76   |
|    | Baran                  | 15   |
|    | Dungarpur              | 41   |
|    | Jaipur                 | 15   |
|    | Karauli                | 10   |
|    | Pratapgarh             | 53   |
|    | Sawai Madhopur         | 14   |
|    | Sirohi                 | 16   |
|    | Tonk                   | 11   |
|    | Udaipur                | 95   |
| 16 | Sikkim                 |      |
|    | Gyalshing              | 3    |
|    | Mangam                 | 3    |
|    | Namchi                 | 1    |
|    | Pakyong                | 1    |
| 17 | Telangana              |      |
|    | Adilabad               | 13   |
|    | Bhadradri Kothagudem   | 41   |
|    | Kamareddy              | 8    |
|    | Khammam                | 5    |
|    | Komaram Bheem Asifabad | 7    |
|    | Mahabubabad            | 33   |
|    | Mahabubnagar           | 4    |
|    | Nagarkurnool           | 10   |
|    | Nizamabad              | 5    |
| 18 | Tripura                |      |
|    | Dhalai                 | 16   |
|    | Gomati                 | 29   |
|    | Khowai                 | 28   |
|    | Sepahijala             | 13   |
|    | Unakoti                | 6    |
|    | West Tripura           | 4    |
| 19 | Uttar Pradesh          |      |
|    | Bahraich               | 11   |
|    | Kheri                  | 7    |
|    | Sonbhadra              | 3    |
| 20 | Uttarakhand            |      |
|    | Dehradun               | 18   |
|    | Udam Singh Nagar       | 12   |

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