With reference to the Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS), consider the following statements: 1. EMRS aims to provide quality middle and high-level education to Scheduled Tribe students in remote areas. 2. National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is responsible for managing and implementing the EMRS scheme. 3. EMRS are fully funded by the Central Government. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to the Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS), consider the following statements:
1.EMRS aims to provide quality middle and high-level education to Scheduled Tribe students in remote areas.
2.National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is responsible for managing and implementing the EMRS scheme.
3.EMRS are fully funded by the Central Government.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 1 and 2 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 3 only

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanations –

Statements 1 and 3 are correct. EMRS are designed to provide quality education to Scheduled Tribe (ST) students in remote areas, focusing on middle and high school education (Classes VI to XII). EMRS are fully funded by the Central Government through grants under Article 275(1) of the Constitution of India.

Statement 2 is incorrect. The EMRS scheme is managed and implemented by the National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.

Source: The Hindu

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