Executive Summary:
This document presents the state and district-wise details of established Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) in India, including information on sanctioned, functional, and completed buildings. It outlines the financial provisions for establishing and maintaining these schools through the National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS). It also clarifies why EMRSs have not been sanctioned in Purnia, Bihar, and Kudligi Taluk, Karnataka.
Key Points / Main Content:
EMRS Establishment Details:
* Annexure I provides a state and district-wise list of EMRSs, detailing the number of schools sanctioned, functional, and with completed buildings.
Financial Provisions for EMRSs:
* NESTS manages EMRSs across the country with funds released by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
* The financial allocation for construction per EMRS is ₹38.60 crore for plain areas and ₹48.00 crore for hilly, North Eastern, and Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) affected areas.
* NESTS releases recurring grants: ₹1,09,000 per student per annum until FY 2024-25 and ₹147,062 per student per annum from FY 2025-26 for operational and maintenance expenses.
* ₹5.00 crore per school is allocated for upgrading existing schools sanctioned under Article 275(1).
EMRS Establishment Criteria:
* EMRSs are to be established in every block with more than 50% ST population and at least 20,000 tribal persons as per the 2011 census.
* No EMRS has been sanctioned in Purnia, Bihar, or Kudligi Taluk, Karnataka, because they do not meet the specified criteria.
Impact Analysis:
Ministry of Tribal Affairs:
* Impact: Responsible for overseeing the establishment and management of EMRSs through NESTS and allocating funds.
* Action Required: Continue to release funds to NESTS based on the physical and financial progress of construction and actual requirements.
NESTS:
* Impact: Responsible for establishing, maintaining, controlling, and managing EMRSs across the country.
* Action Required: Manage the construction and operation of EMRSs, ensuring adherence to financial guidelines and progress reporting.
Tribal Students:
* Impact: Provided with access to quality education in tribal-dominated areas, improving educational opportunities.
* Action Required: Participate in the EMRS program to benefit from the educational resources and facilities provided.
State and District Administrations:
* Impact: Involved in the establishment and monitoring of EMRSs within their jurisdiction.
* Action Required: Facilitate the construction and operation of EMRSs and ensure compliance with the established criteria.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Tribal Affairs: The Indian government ministry responsible for the welfare and development of tribal communities.
Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs): Schools established by the Government of India to provide quality education to tribal children in their own environment.
National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS): An autonomous society under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs responsible for establishing, maintaining, and managing EMRSs across the country.
Purnia, Bihar: A district in Bihar where establishment of EMRS was proposed but not sanctioned due to not meeting the population criteria.
Kudligi Taluk, Vijayanagar district of Karnataka: A Taluk in Vijaynagar district of Karnataka, where establishment of EMRS was proposed but not sanctioned due to not meeting the population criteria.
Union Budget of 2018-19: The Indian government's budget for the fiscal year 2018-19, where the plan to establish EMRSs in every block with more than 50% ST population was announced.
Article 275(1): Article under which existing schools are sanctioned for upgradation with an amount of 5.00 crore per school.
Left Wing Extremism (LWE): Areas affected by Left Wing Extremism, where the financial allocation for the construction of each EMRS is 48.00 crore.