EKLAVYA MODEL RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS - 22nd July 2026 - Ministry of Tribal Affairs - Gazette Notification PDF
Issued by Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Read or download the official PDF of this gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs on 22nd July 2026. Classified under Press Release.
Executive Summary & Key Takeaways
Executive Summary The Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs provided an update on July 22, 2026, regarding the operational status and achievements of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS), with a specific focus on Telangana. The report highlights successful staff recruitment, exceptional academic and sports performance, and initiatives for cultural preservation. State Governments have been advised to fill remaining vacancies through deputation and contract basis to ensure academic continuity.
Key Points / Main Content
Infrastructure and Staffing
- School Operations: In Telangana, 23 EMRSs have been sanctioned and are fully functional, including one operating from an alternative building.
- Staff Recruitment: Nationwide, 9,111 teaching and non-teaching staff have been recruited, with examinations already conducted for an additional 7,267 positions.
- Vacancy Management: State Governments are advised to utilize deputation and contract-based appointments to address immediate vacancies and prevent academic disruptions.
Academic and Extracurricular Performance
- Competitive Examinations: 194 students from Telangana successfully qualified for JEE/NEET examinations over the last two academic years.
- Board Results (Telangana):
- Class 10: Maintained high pass rates of 99% (2023-24), 100% (2024-25), and 99.85% (2025-26).
- Class 12: Recorded pass rates of 86.96% (2023-24), 86% (2024-25), and 89.93% (2025-26).
- Sports and Arts: Telangana secured first position in the 4th EMRS National Sports Meet in 2025. Additionally, a Class X student won a Bronze Medal in the National Yoga Olympiad's Creative Poem Writing Competition.
Cultural Preservation Initiatives
- Tribal Corners: Established within schools to showcase and preserve the heritage, art, crafts, and traditions of tribal communities.
- Cultural Programs: Schools organize workshops and meets to help students celebrate and learn about diverse tribal cultures.
- Language Promotion: Regional Language Teachers have been recruited to enable students to learn and preserve their regional languages.
Impact Analysis
Tribal Students Impact Students receive access to quality residential education, resulting in high board exam pass rates and success in national competitive exams like JEE and NEET. They also gain platforms to excel in sports and preserve their cultural identity. Action Required Students are encouraged to engage in academic curriculum, competitive exam preparation, and cultural workshops provided by the EMRS scheme.
State Governments Impact State authorities are responsible for the administrative support of functional EMRSs and the management of human resources within their jurisdictions. Action Required Governments must act on the advisory to depute staff on a contract or deputation basis to ensure all teaching and non-teaching vacancies are filled promptly.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs / EMRS Administration Impact The Ministry oversees the large-scale recruitment and national benchmarking of the EMRS scheme, ensuring uniform standards for tribal education and cultural promotion. Action Required Complete the recruitment process for the batch of 7,267 staff members and continue monitoring the establishment of "Tribal Corners" and regional language instruction.