About the Organization

Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) are governed and implemented through a structured national framework led by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, with the objective of empowering Scheduled Tribe students through quality residential education.

Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) are a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, established to provide free, quality and inclusive residential education to Scheduled Tribe (ST) students across the country.

The EMRS scheme is designed to offer educational opportunities comparable to the best schools in India, while ensuring the preservation of tribal culture, values and identity.

National

Central Government Initiative

CBSE

Uniform Academic Framework

ST

Focused Tribal Empowerment

Free

Education & Residential Facilities

Ministry of Tribal Affairs

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs is the nodal ministry responsible for policy formulation, planning and implementation of programs aimed at the socio-economic development of Scheduled Tribes in India.

Policy formulation for tribal welfare
Overall supervision of EMRS scheme
Ensures quality, equity and inclusion

National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS)

NESTS is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, entrusted with the academic, administrative and infrastructural management of EMRS institutions nationwide.

Academic planning and quality monitoring
Infrastructure development and maintenance
Recruitment, training and capacity building

Objectives of the EMRS Scheme

Provide free and quality residential education to ST students
Ensure access to CBSE-aligned curriculum
Promote holistic development through academics, sports and culture
Bridge educational disparities in tribal regions
Preserve tribal heritage and cultural values

Governance & Administration

Eklavya Model Residential Schools operate under a robust governance framework involving the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, NESTS and State/UT implementing agencies. This structured model ensures transparency, accountability and consistent quality standards across all EMRS institutions in the country.

Empowering Tribal Education Nationwide

A national commitment towards inclusive growth, educational equity and holistic development of Scheduled Tribe communities through quality residential schooling.