{"id":5246,"date":"2025-07-23T00:32:16","date_gmt":"2025-07-23T00:32:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indianinsightnews.com\/?p=5246"},"modified":"2025-07-23T00:32:21","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T00:32:21","slug":"mizoram-champions-major-expansion-of-eklavya-schools-to-reach-more-tribal-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indianinsightnews.com\/?p=5246","title":{"rendered":"Mizoram Champions Major Expansion of Eklavya Schools to Reach More Tribal Students."},"content":{"rendered":"\n


AIZAWL, Mizoram<\/strong> \u2013 July 23, 2025 \u2013 In a significant move to bolster tribal education across its remote corners, the Mizoram government has launched a concerted effort to expand the network of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS). The state is pushing to establish six new EMRS institutions, which would bring the total number of such schools in Mizoram to 17, offering a completely free and residential education to a larger cohort of tribal students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Currently, Mizoram operates 11 EMRS facilities across its districts, providing quality education from Classes 6 to 12. These schools are designed to accommodate 480 students each, fostering an environment for holistic development, on par with prestigious institutions like Navodaya Vidyalayas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The decision to expand was solidified during a crucial meeting of the EMRS governing council earlier this week, chaired by Chief Minister Lalduhoma. The meeting reviewed the existing performance of the schools and charted a forward-looking strategy. Officials have indicated the government’s strong commitment not only to improve access to quality education but also to generate local employment through these institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


“Our goal is to ensure that every tribal child in Mizoram, especially those in the remotest areas, has access to quality education that empowers them for the future,” stated a senior official from the state’s Social Welfare and Tribal Affairs Department. “The EMRS scheme is a vital tool in bridging the educational and developmental gap in our tribal belts.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for four of the six proposed new schools have already been submitted to the Union government, with the remaining DPRs reportedly in progress. This signals a proactive approach by the state to secure the necessary central funding and approvals for the rapid expansion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The Vision of Eklavya Schools: Bridging Educational Disparities<\/strong>
Eklavya Model Residential Schools were initiated by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs in 1997-98 with the core objective of providing high-quality middle and high-level education to Scheduled Tribe (ST) children in remote areas. These schools aim to enable tribal students to pursue higher education and professional courses, ultimately securing employment in various sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Key features and benefits of EMRS include<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n