This policy addresses the enrolment and support of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) as of July 15, 2025. Data reported by State Societies indicates varying enrolment percentages of PVTGs across states: Andhra Pradesh (19.17%), Chhattisgarh (2.22%), Gujarat (0.14%), Jharkhand (4.49%), Karnataka (0.64%), Kerala (7.60%), Madhya Pradesh (2.63%), Maharashtra (0.84%), Odisha (2.32%), Rajasthan (1.69%), Tamil Nadu (6.88%), Telangana (0.79%), Tripura (10.11%), Uttarakhand (4.38%), and West Bengal (3.88%).
The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, manages and implements the EMRS scheme. NESTS conducted a direct recruitment drive (ESSE 2023) filling 10,391 teaching and non-teaching posts. States have also been advised to depute staff and engage guest teachers and outsourced non-teaching staff to address vacancies. Vacancy percentages for teaching staff vary by state, including Jharkhand (76%), Manipur (60%), Maharashtra (48%), Mizoram (48%), and Tamil Nadu (45%). Vacancy percentages for non-teaching staff also vary, including Jharkhand (51%). Several states did not report vacancy data.
The government, through State Societies, is implementing measures to support PVTGs in EMRSs. These include a 5% reservation in EMRS admissions for PVTGs, as guided by NESTS. States are advised to conduct awareness campaigns highlighting facilities like safe hostels, CBSE-aligned education, nutritious meals, ICT-based learning, sports, and cultural activities, along with free education, boarding, uniforms, books, and meals.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Tribal Affairs: A ministry of the Government of India responsible for the welfare of Scheduled Tribes.
Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups: A sub-classification of Scheduled Tribes in India that face specific vulnerabilities.
Eklavya Model Residential Schools: A scheme for providing quality education to tribal students in India.
Dr Shashi Tharoor: An Indian politician and Member of Parliament.
Shri Durgadas Uikey: The Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs.
Lok Sabha: The lower house of the Parliament of India.
Andhra Pradesh: A state in India with PVTG enrolment in EMRSs.
National Education Society for Tribal Students: An autonomous organization under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs responsible for managing and implementing the EMRS scheme.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
PVTGS IN EMRSs
Posted On: 21 AUG 2025 4:07PM by PIB Delhi
Replying today an un-starred question of Dr Shashi Tharoor the Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs
Shri Durgadas Uikey informed Lok Sabha today that 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%
Rajasthan 1.69%
Tamil Nadu 6.88%
Telangana 0.79%
Tripura 10.11%
Uttarakhand 4.38%
West Bengal 3.88%
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. No. State/UT % of vacancies- Teaching % of vacancies- Non Teaching
1 Andhra Pradesh 30% -
2 Arunachal Pradesh 39% -
3 Assam Not Reported Not Reported
4 Bihar Not Reported Not Reported
5 Chhattisgarh 29% -6 Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & 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% -
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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(Release ID: 2159082)