Eklavya Model Residential School
Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) is a Government of India scheme for model residential school for Indian tribals (ST, Scheduled Tribes) across India. It is one of the flagship interventions of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India and was introduced in the year 1997-98 to ensure tribal students get access to quality education in the remote tribal areas. EMRSs are set up in States/UTs with grants under Article 275(1) of the Constitution of India. As per the budget 2018-19, every block with more than 50% ST population and at least 20,000  tribal persons, will have an Eklavya Model Residential School by the year 2022. The government gives one time ₹30 lakh grant for establishing the school, thereafter up to ₹30 lakh per school annually. Additional cost is borne by state governments. At the end of 2018, a total of 284 EMRSs have been sanctioned with maximum of 32 approved in Madhya Pradesh. There is around 226 EMRSs functional across the country and 68 of them are affiliated to the CBSE. Introduction. In the context of the trend of establishing quality residential schools for the promotion of education in all  areas and habitations in the country, the Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) for ST students take their place among the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs), the Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs) and the Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs). Objectives. a) Comprehensive physical, mental and socially relevant development of all students enrolled in each and every EMRS. Students will be empowered to be change agents, beginning in their school, in their homes, in their village and finally in a larger context. b) Focus differentially on the educational support to be made available to those in Standards XI and XII, and those in standards VI  to X, so that their distinctive needs can be met, c) Support the annual running expenses in a manner that offers reasonable remuneration to the staff and upkeep of the facilities. d) Support the construction of infrastructure that provides education, physical, environmental and cultural needs of student life. Structure of EMRS. a) Admission to these schools will be through selection/competition with suitable provision for preference to children belonging to Primitive Tribal Groups, first generation students, etc. b) Sufficient land would be given by the State Government for the school, play grounds, hostels, residential quarters, etc., free of cost. c ) The number of seats for boys and girls will be equal. d) In these schools, education will be entirely free. e) Every class can have maximum 60 students preferably in 2 sections of 30 students each and the total sanctioned strength of the school will be 480 students. f) At the Higher Secondary level (class XI & XII), there will be three sections per class for the three streams in Science, Commerce & Humanities. The maximum sanctioned strength of the each section may be 30 students. In case of short fall in a section, ST students from other schools may be admitted  as per procedure mentioned at above para (a). Recruitment of Staff. CHAPTER 2: EMRS TEACHING STAFF SELECTION EXAM (ETSSE)– 2021 2.1. About EMRS-Teaching Staff Selection Exam- 2021 The NESTS has taken several initiatives in the recent past to improve the quality of education in the EMRSs. Keeping in view the needs of the local tribals, the NESTS is conducting a special drive at the central level in association with the State Governments to fill up the vacancies of teaching staff to provide quality human resources, technically equipped and motivated in order to maintain the quality standards of EMRSs. The  following points are to be considered for recruitment: - a. The recruitment of the teaching staff (Principal, Vice Principal, PGT and TGT) for EMRSs shall be state specific i.e. as per the State, where the schools are located, in accordance with the recruitment rules notified by NESTS, MoTA; and only eligible candidates having domicile certificate of the State can apply. b. National Testing Agency (NTA) is to conduct National Level EMRS-Teaching Staff Selection Exam. c. Following the reservation roster of the respective State/UTs, NTA will provide State-wise, post- wise, category-wise merit list to NESTS, MoTA. d. States /UTs will conduct personality test/ interviews and finalize the selection list of candidates. e. State/UT level interview panel will be constituted by the States/UTs that shall consist of various domain experts from the States and members from the NESTS/MoTA. f. Appointment of teaching staff will be completed by the States/UTs following State-specific reservation roster. g. The State/UT EMRS Society shall be responsible for final selection, implementation of reservation roster and posting of teachers in the State/UT. h. The selection of Principal, Vice Principal and PGT shall be by merit in which Computer-Based  Test (CBT) carries 160 marks and the personality test/ interview carries 40 marks. However, for TGTs there won’t be a personality test/ interview and the merit shall be determined solely by the computer-based test of 180 marks. 2.2. Post Details and Level of Pay S. No. Post Details Subjects Pay Matrix 1. Principal - Level 12 2. Vice Principal—Level 10 3. Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs) English / Hindi / Physics / Chemistry / Mathematics / Economics / Biology / History / Geography / Commerce / Information Technology Level 8 4. Trained Graduate Teachers (TGTs) English / Hindi / Mathematics / Science /Social Studies Level 7 2.3. Scheme of Examination 2.3.1. Mode  of Examination EMRS Teaching Staff Selection Exam (ETSSE) will be conducted in “Computer Based Test (CBT)” mode only and interview is conducted by state. Location of EMRS. Thirteen EMRS schools have been started functioning since 2000 in three phases in the tribal pockets of Odisha. The locations are afore mentioned: 1. Bhawanipur, Sundargarh 2. Dhanghera, Mayurbhanj 3. Pungar, Koraput 4. Kandhamal 5. Hirli, Nabarangpur 6. Siriguda, Rayagada 7. Gajapati 8. Ranki, Keonjhar 9. Laing, Sundargarh 10. Lahunipada, Sundargarh 11. Rampilo, Jajpur 12. Nuapada 13. Malkangiri Seven ‘Eklavya Model Residential Schools’ are functioning in West Bengal, the Districts are: (1) Bankura  (2) Purulia (3) Burdwan (4) Paschim Medinipur (5) Jalpaiguri (6) Birbhum (7) Dakshin Dinajpur With funds from Government of India and the State Government. Two new EMRS at Bolpur Santiniketan (Birbhum) and Buniadpur (Dakshin Dinajpur) have started functioning in this academic year 2013-14. Each school has a capacity of 420 students. At present total number of students are 2072. The students who are admitted in these schools are provided with scholarships, free food and lodging etc. Annexure. The following items may particularly be included in the lay-out of the Eklavya Model Residential School. School · Sufficient no. of class  rooms. · Teachers resource room/computer lab. · Students computer lab/language room · Library · Science laboratory · General purpose hall/ Recreation Room/ Auditorium (can be combined with dining space) · Infirmary/ sick room Residences · Housing for teachers, security and supporting staff Hostel · Well ventilated dormitories · Assured/ reliable water supply · Office Room for hostel warden · Courtyard/verandah for washing and drying clothes · Recreation/common room/covered courtyard for rainy season activities · Rainwater harvesting · Reliable sewage system · Openable/cleanable nets on doors and windows to keep out mosquitoes/insects. · Dining/Kitchen Ø Solar water heating Ø Kitchen garden and compost pit Ø Kitchen utensil washing area  Ø Multipurpose area-covered verandah attached to kitchen · Housing for wardens, security and supporting staff (in case of proposals relating to Ashram Schools) · Outdoor areas Ø Compound wall Ø Area for plantation of nutritional fruit trees Ø Garden and small shed Ø Toilets for workers/visitors · Utilities Ø Electrical control room Ø Underground tanks, pump house Ø Sewage treatment plant Ø Security cabin/guard room · The entire school building including library, laboratories and toilets should be accessible to children with disabilities. Government of Maharashtra Model United Nations. Tribal Department, Maharashtra has nominated tribal students from all Eklavya Model Residential Schools  across Maharashtra to participate in the Government of Maharashtra Model United Nations (MUN) to be held in University of Mumbai, Kalina Campus. The Government of Maharashtra-CASI MUN is an annual event where all schools and Colleges across Maharashtra participate annually. Building And Design Layout. (i) The land allocation for each school should be 20 acres of which up to 3.5 acres may be used for the construction purposes. The remaining area must be maintained properly and a reasonable portion may be earmarked for sports/ games. (ii) The plan of the school must indicate a layout of the compound, including  the kitchen, vegetable garden and plantation (fruits and nutritional trees like drumsticks (moringa/Sahjan), citrus) areas. States/UTs are encouraged to use fuel saving or renewable energy technologies in the school by availing of the schemes of the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy. (iii) The design of the EMRS must take certain essential components into account as well as local, environmental characteristics. A list of suggested essential components is at Annexure. iv) The norms and standards of a school in respect of ‘Building’ as laid down in the Schedule to the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act  2009, shall be strictly ensured. The capital cost for the school complex, including hostels and staff quarters will now be Rs. 12.00 crore with a provision to go up to Rs.16.00 crore in hill areas, deserts and islands. Any escalation will have to be met by State Government/UT. Recurring cost during the first year for schools would be @ Rs. 42000/- per child. This may be raised by 10% every second year to compensate for inflation etc.