A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in presence of Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bais for the computerization of Eklavya Model Residential Schools in the State at Raj Bhavan Mumbai on Wednesday, July 17. Under the project, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority will fund the purchase of 1000 computers and 76 Tabs for 38 Eklavya Model Residential Schools in the State.
Complimenting JNPA for its thoughtful decision to fund the computerisation of Eklavya Model Residential Schools, Governor Bais said the project will elevate the standards of instructions at the Eklavya Schools and prepare tribal students for the competitive world.
The MoU was inked by the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) and the CDROME Education Society for the implementation of the computerisation project of JNPA under its Corporate Social Responsibility. Chairman of JNPA Unmesh Wagh handed over a symbolic cheque and exchanged the MoU with President of CDROME Education Society Vijay Vaasekar.
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What is EMRS?
Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) are free residential schools in India run by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. They aim to give quality education to middle and high school students from Scheduled Tribes in remote areas. These schools help bridge the educational gap between tribal and non-tribal students. In Maharashtra, there are a total number of 37 EMRS schools.
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