About the Scheme
EMRS provides quality residential education to tribal students in remote areas, equivalent to Navodaya Vidyalayas. Target: one school per block with ST population >50% and minimum 20,000 tribal persons. Target 740 schools; 530+ sanctioned; 400+ operational (2025). Budget FY2025-26: ₹6,399 crore. Covers Classes 6-12.
Target Beneficiaries: ST students in remote tribal areas; Classes 6-12; 1.4 lakh students currently
Key Features
- Target: 740 EMRS (one per block with >50% ST population and 20,000+ tribals)
- 530+ EMRS sanctioned; 400+ operational (2025); 1.4 lakh students enrolled
- Classes 6-12; 480 students per school; residential — free accommodation, food, uniform
- Tribal culture integration: local arts, crafts, games in curriculum
- Fully funded by Centre; staff recruited by National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS)
- Budget FY2025-26: ₹6,399 crore; significant increase to build remaining schools
- Located in remote tribal areas with limited access to quality schooling