CURRENT AFFAIRS

2019

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

For which community, the Union Government has decided to develop Eklavya Model Residential Schools?

A	Dalits
B	EWS
C	Scheduled Castes
D	Scheduled Tribes

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -EMRS started in the year 1997-98 to impart quality education to ST 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.

Detailed explanation-2: -Speaking at the inauguration, Shri Arjun Munda said the Eklavya Model Residential School in Shinde has been planned by the Ministry Tribal Affairs to give impetus to quality education in nearby tribal areas.

Detailed explanation-3: -At present, over 1.05 lakh students are studying in 392 Eklavya Model Residential schools. “Eklavya Model Residential Schools are being established to impart quality education, with an emphasis on the holistic development of tribal students living in remote blocks across the country,” the ministry said.

Detailed explanation-4: -A total of 740 EMRSs (288+ 452) would be sanctioned by 2022 based on provision of suitable land by the States. As on date, 632 EMRSs have been sanctioned, which include 288 under the old scheme and 344 in the new scheme.

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