Parliament Question: PVTGs in EMRSs

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4701 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21/08/2025 PVTGS IN EMRSs

4701. DR. SHASHI THAROOR:

Will the Minister of Tribal Affairs be pleased to state:

(a) the percentage of enrolment of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs), State-wise;

(b) the percentage of vacancies in teaching and non-teaching staff in EMRSs, State-wise;

(c) whether the Government is taking any steps to address the systemic challenges concerning PVTGs in EMRSs; and

(d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor? ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE FOR TRIBAL AFFAIRS (SHRI DURGADAS UIKEY)

(a) The state-wise details of the percentage of enrolment of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups

(PVTGs) in Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) as reported by respective State Societies as on 15.07.2025 are given below: - S. No. State % of enrolment of PVTG

1. Andhra Pradesh 19.17%

2. Chhattisgarh 2.22%

3. Gujarat 0.14%

4. Jharkhand 4.49%

5. Karnataka 0.64%

6. Kerala 7.60%

7. Madhya Pradesh 2.63%

8. Maharashtra 0.84%

9. Odisha 2.32%

10. Rajasthan 1.69%

11. Tamil Nadu 6.88%

12. Telangana 0.79%

13. Tripura 10.11%

14. Uttarakhand 4.38%

15. West Bengal 3.88%(b) National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), an autonomous organization under Ministry of Tribal Affairs, has been established to manage and implement the scheme of Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) in co-ordination with State EMRS Societies. NESTS carried out its first drive for direct recruitment of 10391 posts( Including Teaching and Non Teaching) through ESSE-2023 and staff selected have been posted in various EMRSs. In addition to the direct recruitment, NESTS also has advised State Governments to depute staff on deputation.

Further, directions have been issued to State EMRS Society to engage guest teachers against vacancies, and non-teaching staff on outsourcing basis/local engagement, so that academic activities are not hampered. The details of percentage vacancy of teaching and non -teaching

staff as reported by the respective States are as under:

Sl. % of vacancies- % of vacancies- Non State/UT No. Teaching Teaching 1 Andhra Pradesh 30% - 2 Arunachal Pradesh 39% - 3 Assam Not Reported Not Reported 4 Bihar Not Reported Not Reported 5 Chhattisgarh 29% - Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & 6 Diu - - 7 Gujarat 24% - 8 Himachal Pradesh 32% - 9 Jammu & Kashmir 34% 48% 10 Jharkhand 76% 51% 11 Karnataka 17% - 12 Kerala 20% - 13 Madhya Pradesh 9% - 14 Maharashtra 48% 19% 15 Manipur 60% 17% 16 Mizoram 48% - 17 Nagaland 18% - 18 Odisha 31% - 19 Rajasthan 15% 13% 20 Sikkim 12% - 21 Tamil Nadu 45% 39% 22 Telangana 0% - 23 Tripura - - 24 Uttar Pradesh 7% - 25 Uttarakhand 36% 21% 26 West Bengal 29% -

(c) and (d) Yes, the Government, through State Societies is taking several steps to address the systematic challenges concerning Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs). The measures being implemented include:I. The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) has made 5% reservation in admission for PVTGs. In this regard, guidelines for admission in EMRSs for the Academic Year 2025-26 have been disseminated to all States EMRS Societies, to ensure adherence to the prescribed guidelines, including adherence to reservation for children belonging to PVTG communities.

II. Futher, State Governments have been advised to increase PVTG enrolment in EMRS by conducting awareness campaigns highlighting key facilities such as safe hostel accommodation (especially for girls), CBSE-aligned quality education, nutritious meals, and ICT-based learning, Sports, and Cultural activities to promote holistic development and preserve tribal heritage additionally Free education, boarding, uniforms, books, and meals removing financial barriers.

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