MoTA to support setting up of EMRSs

New Delhi: Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) provides support under the programme under Article 275(1) of the Constitution of India to the State Governments for setting up of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) with the capacity of 480 students in each school.  

Besides, residential Ashram schools are also set up under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme ‘Establishment of Ashram Schools in Tribal Sub Plan Areas’. The objective of these interventions is to provide congenial environment and facilities to Scheduled Tribe (ST) students for their educational development. 

As per Guidlelines for EMRSs, a minimum of Rs. 42000/- per student per year is provided by MoTA for meeting recurring expenditure for running of EMRSs.