Executive Summary:
This document is a response to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 3033 regarding Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs). It details the government's plans for establishing new EMRSs, funds allocated for construction, provisions for preparatory courses, and the implementation status of these programs. The information provided is up to July 30, 2025.
Key Points / Main Content:
EMRS Establishment and Locations:
* No new EMRSs are currently proposed.
* Rajasthan's Udaipur and Salumbar districts have 8 approved EMRSs.
* Pratapgarh and Dungarpur districts in Rajasthan each have 4 approved EMRSs.
Funding and Management:
* The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) manages the EMRS scheme in coordination with State EMRS Societies.
* The Ministry releases funds to NESTS, which then distributes them to States/UTs/PSUs/Construction Agencies/State Societies.
* Annexure I provides a state-wise breakdown of funds released for EMRS construction in 2024-25 and up to July 30, 2025.
Special Preparatory Courses:
* MoTA, through NESTS, provides special preparatory courses and coaching for competitive exams (NEET, IITJEE, CUET) in EMRSs.
* Centers of Excellence (CoEs) are operational in 3 EMRSs.
* Online coaching facilities are available in all EMRSs via NGOs.
Impact Analysis:
Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA):
* Impact: Responsible for policy and funding related to EMRSs.
* Action Required: Continue overseeing NESTS and disbursing funds for EMRS schemes.
National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS):
* Impact: Manages and implements the EMRS scheme.
* Action Required: Coordinate with State EMRS Societies, distribute funds, and oversee the implementation of preparatory courses.
State EMRS Societies/UTs/PSUs/Construction Agencies:
* Impact: Receive funds for construction and operation of EMRSs.
* Action Required: Utilize funds effectively for construction and ensure the smooth operation of EMRSs, including preparatory courses.
Tribal Students:
* Impact: Benefit from EMRSs and preparatory courses, enhancing access to higher education.
* Action Required: Participate in available coaching programs and utilize resources to prepare for competitive examinations.
Key Entities Referenced
Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs): A scheme to provide quality education to tribal students in India.
National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS): An autonomous organization established to manage and implement the EMRS scheme.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA): The Indian government ministry responsible for the welfare and development of tribal communities.
Andhra Pradesh: A state in India where the establishment of new EMRSs is being considered.
Rajasthan: A state in India with tribal-dominated districts, specifically Udaipur, Salumbar, Pratapgarh, and Dungarpur, where new EMRSs are being considered.
Udaipur, Rajasthan: A district in Rajasthan with existing EMRSs.
NEET, IITJEE, CUET: Competitive examinations for higher education in India for which coaching is being provided in EMRSs.
Shri Bastipati Nagaraju: Member of Parliament who raised a question in Lok Sabha regarding EMRSs.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 3033
TO BE ANSWERED ON- 07/08/2025
LOCATIONS FOR NEW EMRSs
3033. SHRI BASTIPATI NAGARAJU:
DR. MANNA LAL RAWAT:
Will the Minister of TRIBAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government proposes to set up more EMRSs in the near future and if so, the
details thereof along with the details of the locations identified for setting up new EMRSs, State-
wise, particularly Andhra Pradesh and the timeline fixed for their completion and
operationalisation;
(b) the details of the funds allocated and disbursed for construction of EMRSs, State-wise;
(c) whether the Government proposes to set up new EMRSs in the tribal-dominated districts of
Rajasthan, particularly in Udaipur, Salumbar, Pratapgarh and Dungarpur and if so, the details and
current status thereof, location-wise;
(d) whether the Government has any plans to introduce special preparatory courses or coaching
within EMRSS for competitive examinations such as NEET, IIT-JEE, CUET and others to
enhance access to higher education for tribal students and if so, the details thereof; and
(e) the number of EMRSs where such programmes have been implemented and the agencies or
organisations engaged for the same?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE FOR TRIBAL AFFAIRS
(SHRI DURGADAS UIKEY)
(a): No such proposal is under consideration at present.
(b): National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), an autonomous organization, has
been established to manage and implement the scheme of Eklavya Model Residential School
(EMRS) in co-ordination with State EMRS Societies. Funds are released to NESTS by Ministry
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.
The details of state wise fund released for construction for EMRS as reported by NESTS is at
Annexure-I.(c): Udaipur and Salumbar districts in Rajasthan have 8 approved EMRSs. Similarly, In
Pratapgarh and Dungarpur districts each have 4 approved EMRSs. Further, no new proposal is
under consideration at present.
(d) and (e): MoTA through NESTS has made provision of special preparatory courses and
coaching programmes within Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) to support tribal
students in preparing for competitive examinations such as NEET, IIT-JEE, and CUET, thereby
enhancing their access to higher education. At present, Centre of Excellence (CoEs) are operational
in 3 EMRSs. Additionally, online coaching facilities have been made available in all EMRSs
through NGOs.Annexure I
Annexure as referred in part (b) of the reply to Lok Sabha Unstarred question No. 3033
raised by Shri Bastipati Nagaraju and Dr. Manna Lal Rawat regarding “Locations for
New EMRSs”.
Details of State/UT wise fund released for construction for EMRS
(Rs. In Lakh)
2025-26
Name of the State/UT
2024-25 (Till 30/07/2025)
Andhra Pradesh 13,751.56 5,586.88
Arunachal Pradesh 1,335.45 2,744.71
Assam 10,638.59 1,994.12
Bihar 34.12 974.15
Chhattisgarh 65,031.06 7,413.23
Gujarat 12,475.77 5,356.90
Himachal Pradesh 390.08 -
Jharkhand 59,454.16 21,329.30
Karnataka 2,739.95 -
Kerala 386.75 -
Ladakh 17.41 -
Madhya Pradesh 13,548.94 2,045.16
Maharashtra 17,629.30 504.77
Manipur 851.54 7,228.54
Meghalaya 31,442.72 334.90
Mizoram 12,308.98 -
Odisha 53,637.93 11,909.42
Rajasthan 3,237.77 270.55
Tamil Nadu 371.67 1,061.45
Telangana 7,162.34 2,057.41
Tripura 8,331.39 1,395.63
Uttar Pradesh 399.41 -
Uttarakhand 2,692.19 146.42
Total 3,17,869.06 72,353.54
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