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Eklavya Schools Expansion: 728 Tribal Residential Schools by 2026 Nationwide

The government is significantly expanding tribal education infrastructure across India. Union Minister Jual Oram confirmed that 728 Eklavya Model Residential Schools will be operational by 2026. Currently, 440 such schools are functioning with special focus on northeastern states. The minister emphasized the importance of sports and physical activities during his school visit in Tripura.

Key Points: 728 Eklavya Model Schools Operational by 2026 Says Jual Oram

  • 440 Eklavya schools currently functioning nationwide with expansion planned
  • Northeast states receive 145 sanctioned EMRS with 28 operational
  • Minister advises students to engage in sports and physical activities
  • NESTS manages EMRS scheme implementation and funding distribution
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728 Eklavya model schools to be operational nationwide by 2026: Union Minister

Union Minister Jual Oram announces 728 Eklavya Model Residential Schools for tribal students by 2026, with 440 currently functioning across India.

"Under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and as part of the 'Purvottar Sampark Setu', I visited the Unakoti district of Tripura - Jual Oram"

Agartala, Nov 26

Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Jual Oram said on Wednesday that to promote quality education, a total of 728 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) will be made operational across the country by 2026.

At present, 440 such schools are functioning.

While attending a programme at the Eklavya Model Residential School in Kumarghat under Tripura’s Unakoti district, the Union Minister advised students to engage regularly in sports and physical exercise.

Under the new scheme of EMRS, the Tribal Affairs Ministry releases funds to the National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), the autonomous society created in the year 2019 under the Ministry to manage and implement the scheme of EMRS.

A senior official said that the Centre has so far sanctioned 145 EMRS in eight northeastern states – Arunachal Pradesh (10), Assam (15), Manipur (21), Meghalaya (35), Mizoram (17), Nagaland (22), Sikkim (4) and Tripura (21). Of the total of 145 sanctioned EMRS, only 28 such residential educational institutions are now functioning.

As part of the Constitution Day observance on Wednesday, the Union Minister, along with other dignitaries, read out the Preamble of the Constitution at the Eklavya Model Residential School in Kumarghat.

He also inspected different classrooms, laboratories and computer rooms of the school and interacted with students and teachers.

Earlier in the day, the Oram visited a canal constructed under the MGNREGA project at Kaulikura village under Gournagar block in Unakoti district. He also visited the iconic archaeological site and Shaiva pilgrimage destination, Unakoti.

In his post on the X, the Union Minister said: “At Kailashahar, Unakoti, where faith meets history. The serenity of the hills, the artistry of the rock engravings and the spiritual aura inspire immense devotion. Prayed for harmony, prosperity and collective growth.”

“Under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and as part of the ‘Purvottar Sampark Setu’, I visited the Unakoti district of Tripura on Wednesday and chaired a review meeting on the ‘Centrally Sponsored Schemes’ being implemented in the state,” he said.

Oram said that under the leadership of Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, the state government is doing commendable work to ensure more effective implementation of the Central government’s schemes and to deliver their benefits directly to every citizen.

Tripura Youth Affairs, Sports and Social Welfare Minister Tinku Roy, Tribal Welfare Minister Bikash Debbarma, BJP MLA Bhagaban Chandra Das and several other officials accompanied the visiting Union Minister.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Good to see the government focusing on education in Northeast states. But only 28 out of 145 sanctioned schools are functioning? The implementation speed needs to improve. Quality matters more than quantity.
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Ananya R
As someone from Tripura, I'm happy to see our state getting attention. The EMRS in Kumarghat is already making a difference in our tribal communities. Education is the real empowerment! 💫
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David E
Impressive scale of this project! 728 schools by 2026 shows serious commitment to tribal education. Hope they maintain quality standards across all locations. The focus on sports and physical exercise is also important for holistic development.
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Vikram M
Eklavya model schools are a great concept inspired by our ancient traditions. But please ensure proper infrastructure - labs, computers, and qualified teachers. Otherwise it's just buildings without substance.
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Sarah B
The combination of modern education with cultural preservation is crucial. Reading the Preamble on Constitution Day shows the right values are being instilled. More such initiatives needed across India! 🇮🇳

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