Agartala, April 8 -- The Central Government has approved the establishment of six new Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) in Tripura.

The announcement was made by Tribal Welfare Minister Bikash Debbarma during a media interaction at MBB Airport in Agartala on Tuesday, following his return from New Delhi.

Calling the approval "a new dawn in the field of education," Debbarma said the decision was finalized during a meeting with Vibhu Nair, Secretary of the Ministry of Tribal Welfare.

"These schools will not only provide access to quality education but also help build leadership, creativity, and self-confidence among children from tribal communities," the Minister said.

The upcoming EMRS institutions will feature modern infrastructu...