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Detailed explanation-1: -The 1st National Level Sports Meet for the students of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) was inaugurated yesterday by Shri Jaswantsinh Sumanbhai Bhabhor, Minister of State for Tribal Affairs at G.M.C Balayogi Stadium, Gachibowli, Hyderabad in the presence of Dr.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) will be provided Rs.5943 Crore for accelerated construction.

Detailed explanation-4: -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-5: -There are total 367 functional Eklavya Model Residential Schools across the country and currently over 85 thousand students have been enrolled.