PM Modi Inaugurates 13 Eklavya Schools in Odisha, Boosting Tribal Education
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated 13 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) across Odisha while laying the foundation stones for three additional campuses in Kandhamal district, marking a significant step toward strengthening educational opportunities for tribal students.
The newly inaugurated schools are located in tribal-dominated districts including Mayurbhanj, Nabarangpur, Rayagada, Sundargarh, Kandhamal, Kendujhar and Koraput.
The institutions are expected to provide quality residential education to students from Scheduled Tribe communities living in remote and underserved regions.
The foundation stones for three new EMRS campuses were laid at Daringbadi, K. Nuagaon and Kotagarh in Kandhamal district.
These schools are expected to further expand access to modern educational infrastructure for tribal children in the district.
Local inauguration ceremonies were organised across the respective districts with participation from public representatives, government officials and community members.
The events highlighted the government’s continuing focus on improving educational outcomes among tribal communities through dedicated residential schools and enhanced learning facilities.
The Eklavya Model Residential School initiative aims to bridge educational disparities by providing quality schooling, residential facilities and holistic development opportunities to tribal students.
The expansion of the EMRS network in Odisha is expected to contribute significantly to educational empowerment and socio-economic development in tribal regions of the state.
