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Consider the following statements regarding Eklavya Model Residential Schools(EMRSs) scheme.1. The scheme of EMRSs was introduced in the year 1997-98 to ensure tribal students get access to quality education in the remote tribal areas.2. The scheme is being implemented by the Ministry of Human Resource Department.3. Every block with more than 50% ST population or at least 20,000 tribal persons will have an EMRS by 2022.Which of the above statements is/are correct?a. 1 and 2 onlyb. 1 onlyc. 3 onlyd. 1, 2 and 3B?
Correct.
In the context of establishing quality residential schools for the promotion of education, Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) for ST students are set up in States / UTs with provisioning of funds through “Grants under Article 275(1) of the Constitution”.
The scheme is being implemented by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India.
The establishing of EMRSs are based on demand of the concerned States/UTs with availability of land as an essential attribute. It is mandatory for the state to provide 15 to 20 acres of land to implement this scheme.
This scheme was introduced in the year 1997-98 to ensure tribal students get access to quality education in the remote tribal areas.
why is 3rd statement wrong?
