Agartala, Oct 9 (PTI) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday said the Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) will ensure quality education for the vulnerable tribes of the northeastern state.

Out of 21 sanctioned EMRSs, 12 fully residential schools funded by the Union Ministry of Tribal Welfare are made functional with around 5,000 tribal students studying free of cost.

“The EMRS was first introduced in the country during 1997-98 financial year but it has gained momentum after Narendra Modi became the Prime Minister of the country. The objective of setting up such institutions was to provide equality and holistic education to the vulnerable tribal students”, he said after inaugurating EMRS at Jampujala in Sepahijala district. Show Full Article

Initially, the school started its

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