Consider the following statements regarding the Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs): 1. It aims to offer quality education to Scheduled Tribe (ST) students in remote areas. 2. These school are funded through public-private partnerships. 3. The scheme was launched under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. How many of the statements given above are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs):
1.It aims to offer quality education to Scheduled Tribe (ST) students in remote areas.
2.These school are funded through public-private partnerships.
3.The scheme was launched under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] All three

[D] None

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanations –

Statement 1 is correct. EMRSs are designed to provide high-quality education to ST students in remote tribal areas, enabling them to access opportunities at par with the general population. The scheme focuses on bridging the educational gap and promoting holistic development.

Statements 2 and 3 are incorrect. EMRSs are fully funded by the Central Government under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, with additional support from state governments. Funding is provided through grants under Article 275(1) of the Constitution. The EMRS scheme was introduced in 1997-98 as a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.

Source: The Hindu

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