Archive · 17 Nov 2025
PM Modi Inaugurates Eklavya School in Odisha for Tribal Students
A new school called an Eklavya Model Residential School has opened in a tribal area of Odisha, India.
The Prime Minister himself opened it on November 15th.
This school will give tribal children free education from 6th to 12th grade, just like other good schools.
They will also get a place to live, food, and help with sports and other activities.
The school wants to teach modern subjects while also respecting the children's own culture and traditions.
The government plans to build many more schools like this across India.
This is seen as a big step to help tribal communities get better opportunities and a brighter future.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated an Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) in Koraput district's Raniguda on November 15.
The school offers free CBSE education, boarding, meals, and developmental support to tribal children from classes 6 to 12.
It aims to blend modern teaching methods with cultural preservation, providing facilities comparable to Navodaya Vidyalayas.
The government plans to establish hundreds of such schools nationwide by 2026 to support tribal students.
Odisha's Chief Minister highlighted the school as crucial for empowering tribal communities while respecting their heritage.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, tribal children of Koraput district
- What
- Inaugurated an Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) in Raniguda, Koraput district, and laid the foundation for another EMRS at Bandhugaon
- When
- November 15
- Where
- Koraput district, Odisha, India
- Why
- To provide free, quality CBSE education and all-round developmental support to tribal children, empowering them and preserving their cultural heritage.
Government Perspective
Student/Community Perspective
Educational Opportunity
Government Perspective
The school is a commitment to ensuring tribal youth receive the same opportunities as any other child in India, serving as a pivot for transformation in tribal regions.
Student/Community Perspective
The school represents a long-awaited bridge between remote tribal settlements and quality education, offering a chance for aspirations to flourish and uncertain futures to find direction.
Cultural Integration
Government Perspective
The EMRS model aims to provide a blend of modern pedagogy with cultural rootedness, preserving local tribal art, language, and traditions alongside academics.
Student/Community Perspective
For many families, the modern campus is more than an institution; it is a vital step towards empowerment that also values and preserves their heritage.
- School Type
- Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS)
- Location
- Raniguda, Koraput district, Odisha
- Inauguration Date
- November 15
- Inaugurated By
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- Capacity
- Initially 120 students, eventually 480
- Classes Offered
- 6 to 12
- Curriculum
- CBSE, with a blend of modern pedagogy and cultural rootedness
- Government Target
- Establish hundreds of EMRS nationwide by 2026