Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated 13 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) across Odisha from Gadchiroli, Maharashtra, today, while also laying the foundation stones for three additional campuses in Kandhamal district.
The newly inaugurated schools span seven tribal-dominated districts. They include Bisoi, Jashipur, and Saraskana in Mayurbhanj; Kosagumuda, Raighar, and Umerkote in Nabarangpur; and Ramnaguda, Kalyansingpur, and Padmapur in Rayagada. Other inaugurated campuses are located at Bisra in Sundaragada, Tumudibandha in Kandhamal, Harichandanpur in Kendujhar, and Boipariguda in Koraput.
Simultaneously, foundation stones were laid for three upcoming EMRS projects in Kandhamal district at Daringbadi, K. Nuagaon, and Kotagarh.
Respective district administrations organised local events at the designated school venues to mark the occasion, drawing participation from local public representatives and community stakeholders. Designed to bridge educational gaps in remote regions, these initiatives aim to strengthen residential infrastructure and expand access to quality schooling for tribal students across Odisha.
