Madhya Pradesh
CM Mega Health Camp in Alirajpur
- 15 Jan 2024
- 1 min read
Why in News?
Recently, Chief Minister Free Mega Health Camp was held at the Eklavya Adarsh Residential School (EMRS) in Umral, Alirajpur district in Madhya Pradeshi.
Key Points
- EMRS started in the year 1997-98 to impart quality education to Scheduled Tribes children in remote areas in order to enable them to avail of opportunities in high and professional educational courses and get employment in various sectors.
- Grants were given for construction of schools and recurring expenses to the State Governments under Grants under Article 275 (1) of the Constitution.
- From 2022 onwards, every block with more than 50% ST population and at least 20,000 tribal persons, will have an EMRS.
- Eklavya schools will be on par with Navodaya Vidyalaya and will have special facilities for preserving local art and culture besides providing training in sports and skill development.
