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Indian Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Adopt rigorous monitoring to complete construction of Eklavya residential schools: House Panel
The parliamentary standing committee on Social Justice and Empowerment has said in a report tabled in Parliament Monday that the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) should adopt a concerted, proactive approach through rigorous monitoring so that construction work of all Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) is completed in a given timeframe. The committee also urged MoTA to finalise the pending locations for 10 out of 15 centres of excellence for sports proposed to be built within the residential schools meant for tribal students. Regarding the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utarkash Abhiyan scheme, the committee noted that many line ministries, which are crucial to the scheme's implementation, have yet to approve it. The Dharti Aaba scheme is targeted towards the saturation implementation of welfare schemes through 17 line ministries. The committee's report pertained to the action taken by the Centre on its recommendations in an earlier report on MoTA's Demand for Grants. 'In the action taken reply of the Ministry, the committee finds that the majority of new schools are being run from the rental buildings as only 87 school buildings have been constructed so far,' the committee noted in its report. BJP MP from Bengaluru Central, P C Mohan, chairs the parliamentary standing committee. The committee noted that EMRS is very crucial for providing quality education to the tribal students, particularly in remote areas. It added that thus, National Education Society for Tribal Students (NEST), should adopt a more concerted, result oriented and pro-active approach through continuous and rigorous monitoring of all activities related to construction of schools. In its March report, the House panel had recommended to MoTA that all old EMRS be upgraded in a time-bound manner and new schools sanctioned be made functional in their own building. It had also recommended that requisite funds and necessary guidance should be provided to executing agencies to avoid a shortage of funds for the scheme. The residential schools for students belonging to the Scheduled Tribe community were set up from 1988 onwards. Initially, 288 schools were funded through grants under Article 275 (1) of the Constitution. In 2018-19, the Central sector scheme of Eklavya Model Residential School was started to provide quality education at par with Navodaya Vidyalaya to tribal children in their environment. Under the new scheme, the government decided to establish 440 EMRS, one in every block that has more than 50 per cent of ST population and at least 20,000 tribal persons (as per census 2011). The new target is to set up 728 schools for 3.5 lakh tribal ST students, as per government data. The government informed the panel that out of 288 schools approved previously, 256 have been completed up till January 17, work was progressing on 23, and 9 were in the pre-construction stage. Out of the 717 locations approved for EMRS, 476 are already functional. 'The proposal for upgradation of 189 old Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) has been approved. NESTS is consistently engaging with state governments to make use of this opportunity,' MoTA informed the House panel. The committee had said in its March report that out of 452 EMRS sanctioned, 223 are functional, and 211 out of 288 old EMRS have been identified for upgradation. The committee had also noted challenges such as the availability of appropriate land, non-availability of construction material due to state government policy, extreme weather conditions, non-availability of electricity supply, in the construction of EMRS. An award-winning journalist with 14 years of experience, Nikhil Ghanekar is an Assistant Editor with the National Bureau [Government] of The Indian Express in New Delhi. He primarily covers environmental policy matters which involve tracking key decisions and inner workings of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. He also covers the functioning of the National Green Tribunal and writes on the impact of environmental policies on wildlife conservation, forestry issues and climate change. Nikhil joined The Indian Express in 2024. Originally from Mumbai, he has worked in publications such as Tehelka, Hindustan Times, DNA Newspaper, News18 and Indiaspend. In the past 14 years, he has written on a range of subjects such as sports, current affairs, civic issues, city centric environment news, central government policies and politics. ... Read More
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Mizoram guv praises Serchhip for highest literacy rate
1 2 Aizawl: Mizoram Governor Gen Vijay Kumar Singh, during his visit to central Mizoram's Serchhip district on Monday, praised the district's ongoing initiatives and urged officials to intensify efforts for further progress. Highlighting Serchhip's status as having the highest literacy rate in India, Singh called for leveraging this advantage to sharpen students' skills, implement the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 effectively, and prepare youth for competitive examinations, especially for central government services. He encouraged optimal use of centrally supported institutions like Eklavya Model Residential Schools, Kendriya Vidyalayas, Sainik Schools, and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas. He advised officials to ensure tribal welfare schemes reach the intended beneficiaries, promote food processing and organic farming, and unite against drug abuse to safeguard the youth. Deputy commissioner Paul L Khuma briefed the governor on district developments, including the Vantlang Viltu complaint app, digitised MLA funds, and the full completion of the Jal Jeevan Mission. NH-54 repairs and widening are finished, and under the Bana Kaih (Handholding) Policy, the flagship programme of the present Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) govt, 8,845.28 quintals of ginger have been procured, with Rs 4.20 crore directly transferred to farmers. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Your New Zealand escape starts with Singapore Airlines Fly with Singapore Airlines Book Now Undo A Rs 21 crore district hospital (funded by PGCIL) and Rs 50 crore NESIDS project are underway, alongside solid waste management improvements and the Serchhip Town Beautification Project. SP Gavit Gogna reported crime statistics from Jan to July — burglary (41%), theft (22%), and other cases (37%). Seizures included 127.29g heroin worth Rs 3.80 lakh, 1,286 litres of liquor worth Rs 6.43 lakh, and 300 bags of urea worth Rs 7.20 lakh. The district currently shelters 647 Myanmar and 266 Bangladesh refugees, with biometric enrolment completed for 132 Myanmar nationals. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Parliamentary panel flags delay in construction of Eklavya schools
New Delhi, A parliamentary committee has pulled up the Ministry of Tribal Affairs over the delay in construction of Eklavya Model Residential Schools and sports infrastructure for tribal students. Parliamentary panel flags delay in construction of Eklavya schools In its 10th report on action taken by the government on the 2024-25 Demands for Grants, tabled in Parliament on Monday, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Social Justice and Empowerment noted that only 476 of the 717 sanctioned EMRS were functional, with most new schools still operating from rented premises. While 87 new school buildings have been completed, work is underway on 222 more, and 120 remain at the pre-construction stage, the report said. The panel urged the National Education Society for Tribal Students to adopt a "more concerted, result-oriented and proactive approach" to ensure all schools both old and new are operational in their own buildings within the set timeframe. The committee also expressed concern over the slow progress in setting up Centres of Excellence for Sports in EMRS. Of the 15 proposed centres, locations for only five have been finalised for the first phase, with an operational target of June 2026. The remaining 10 are slated for completion by December 2026, but their sites are yet to be confirmed. The panel called for early finalisation to meet the revised deadlines. On the flagship Dharti Abba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan which is a multi-ministry mission to bridge infrastructure and service gaps in over 63,000 villages, the committee said progress has been made but warned that pending approvals in AYUSH and skill development ministries could delay implementation. It emphasised the need for faster coordination so that all targeted interventions, from roads and housing to health and education facilities, are completed within the 2024-2028 mission period. The report welcomed measures like reducing EMRS land requirements, setting up escrow accounts for project funding, and involving the Sports Authority of India in sports facility planning. However, it warned that without tighter monitoring and inter-ministerial coordination, these flagship programmes risk missing their goals for tribal welfare. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
News18
3 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Parliamentary panel flags delay in construction of Eklavya schools
Agency: PTI New Delhi, Aug 11 (PTI) A parliamentary committee has pulled up the Ministry of Tribal Affairs over the delay in construction of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) and sports infrastructure for tribal students. In its 10th report on action taken by the government on the 2024-25 Demands for Grants, tabled in Parliament on Monday, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Social Justice and Empowerment noted that only 476 of the 717 sanctioned EMRS were functional, with most new schools still operating from rented premises. While 87 new school buildings have been completed, work is underway on 222 more, and 120 remain at the pre-construction stage, the report said. The panel urged the National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) to adopt a 'more concerted, result-oriented and proactive approach" to ensure all schools both old and new are operational in their own buildings within the set timeframe. The committee also expressed concern over the slow progress in setting up Centres of Excellence for Sports in EMRS. Of the 15 proposed centres, locations for only five have been finalised for the first phase, with an operational target of June 2026. The remaining 10 are slated for completion by December 2026, but their sites are yet to be confirmed. The panel called for early finalisation to meet the revised deadlines. On the flagship Dharti Abba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DA-JGUA) which is a multi-ministry mission to bridge infrastructure and service gaps in over 63,000 villages, the committee said progress has been made but warned that pending approvals in AYUSH and skill development ministries could delay implementation. It emphasised the need for faster coordination so that all targeted interventions, from roads and housing to health and education facilities, are completed within the 2024-�2028 mission period. The report welcomed measures like reducing EMRS land requirements, setting up escrow accounts for project funding, and involving the Sports Authority of India in sports facility planning. However, it warned that without tighter monitoring and inter-ministerial coordination, these flagship programmes risk missing their goals for tribal welfare. PTI UZM KVK KVK view comments First Published: August 11, 2025, 22:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India Today
6 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Tribal school dropouts soar 5x in 4 years: Chhattisgarh, Odisha top the list
In a concerning development highlighting challenges in tribal education, dropout rates among students in Eklaavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) have surged nearly five times over the past four to official data provided by Minister of State for Tribal Affairs Durgadas Uikey, the number of tribal school dropouts has increased sharply, reflecting growing issues within the schooling system catering to tribal number of student dropouts from Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) have jumped to 552 in 2024-25, from just 111 in 2021-22, according to official data reports. The highest numbers were seen from Chhattisgarh (88), Odisha (87), and Madhya Pradesh (71), Minister of State for Tribal Affairs Durgadas Uikey told the Lok 2021-22 to 2024-25, a total of 1,233 tribal students dropped out of EMRS, rising each year from 111 in 2021-22, 241 in 2022-23, 329 in 2023-24, and 552 in 2024-25. State-wise Trends of student dropouts from EMRS in 2024-2025 STATE-WISE TRENDSChhattisgarh: From just 2 dropouts in 2021-22 to 88 in 84 dropouts in 2023-24, slightly up to 87 in Pradesh: Highest in 2022-23 with 101 dropouts, falling to 71 in Dropped from 30 in 2022-23 to just 6 in states with high numbers in 2024-25 include Maharashtra (68), Andhra Pradesh (66), Rajasthan (45), and Telangana (37).According to Durgadas Uikey as of 14 July 2025, 479 out of the 728 approved Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) are operational, offering free residential education to tribal students from Class government has raised construction funding to Rs 37.8 crore in plains, Rs 48 crore in hilly areas and upgraded old schools. Work is handled by CPWD, state agencies, and PSUs, with land and clearance issues being resolved. Hostels, staff quarters, and water facilities are being added, alongside third-party quality checks and digital classrooms.A 10,391-post recruitment drive in 2023 filled many vacancies, with guest teachers and outsourced staff covering the performance is tracked through central, state, and district-level reviews and real-time dashboards, focusing on enrolment, dropout rates, academics, and EMRSEklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) were launched in 1997-98 to provide quality education to Scheduled Tribe children in remote areas, helping them pursue higher studies and gain employment. Each school, with a capacity of 480 students from Classes VI to XII, focuses on both academics and overall development.- Ends
