111 out of a total of 158 Eklavya model residential schools (EMRSs) sanctioned by the government for tribal students have become fully functional.
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs today said out of the 158 schools in 23 states, the highest 22 schools have been sanctioned for Gujarat followed by 20 for Madhya Pradesh and 17 for Rajasthan.
Chhattisgarh and Odisha have been sanctioned 16 schools each
"All the facilities for a proper study atmosphere like sufficient number of class rooms, computer and science laboratory, library, recreation room, hostels for students and housing facilities for the teaching and other supporting staff are made available in these schools," it said in a statement.
The school buildings have been made accessible to students with disabilities.
