Agartala: Tripura Tribal Welfare Minister Bikash Debbarma met Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram in New Delhi on Saturday and thanked the Ministry of Tribal Affairs for approving the operationalisation of six new Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) in the state.
During the meeting, Debbarma highlighted the importance of the Ministry’s support in strengthening residential education facilities for tribal students across Tripura. He said the operationalisation of the six institutions would significantly expand access to quality education in tribal-dominated areas and further strengthen the state’s EMRS network.
The EMRS scheme, run by the Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs, aims to provide quality education, including sports and skill development, to tribal students in remote areas, on par with premier institutions like Navodaya Vidyalayas.
Debbarma described the meeting with the Union Minister as a privilege and expressed appreciation for the Centre’s continued support for tribal education and welfare initiatives in the state.
Officials said the new schools are expected to benefit tribal students across multiple districts once operational, adding to the state’s existing EMRS infrastructure. Further details on the locations and timeline for the six schools are expected to be announced in the coming days.