In the context of the trend of establishing quality residential schools for the promotion of education in all areas in the country, the Eklavya English Medium Residential Schools for ST students is started by Government of India. The objective of Eklavya English Medium Residential School is to provide quality middle and high level education to Scheduled Tribe (ST) students in remote areas, not only to enable them to avail of reservation in high and professional educational courses and as jobs in government and public and private sectors but also to have access to the best opportunities in education at par with the non ST population. ST student will get admission through selection/competition with suitable provision for preference to children belonging to Primitive Tribal Groups, first generation students, etc. In these schools, education will be entirely free. Every class can have maximum 60 students preferably in 2 sections of 30 students each and the total sanctioned strength of the school will be 480 students. In case of short fall in a section, ST students from other schools may be admitted as per procedure.
Benefit of Eklavya English Medium Residential School:
- Comprehensive physical, mental and socially relevant development of all students enrolled in each and every Eklavya English Medium Residential School
- Focus on the educational support to those in Standards XI and XII, and those in standards VI to X, so that their distinctive needs can be met
- Support the annual running expenses in a manner that offers reasonable remuneration to the staff and upkeep of the facilities
- Support the construction of infrastructure that provides education, physical, environmental and cultural needs of student life
Eligibility and Condition of Eklavya English Medium Residential School:
- Student should be of Schedule Tribe (ST)
- All student who enrolled in Government Authorize School, Government Aided School and ZP School who are passed in class 4 with competitive exam are eligible for this scheme
- The competitive exam will held in April month in the respective tribe area of the city
Documents Required for Eklavya English Medium Residential School:
- Aadhar Card
- Birth Certificate
- Caste Certificate
- Previous year mark sheet
- Passport size photos
- Competitive Exam mark sheet
Application Procedure:
- Interested Candidate can contact to related school principal or student can contact to public school principal
- Student can also contact to nearest Social welfare office
Contact Details:
- E-mail:- ctdnsk@yahoo.com
- Phone No.:- 0253-2317938/2575615
- No.:- 0253-2579208
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