Replying to an un-starred question today in Lok Sabha the Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs Shri Durgadas Uikey informed that the Ministry of Tribal Affairs regularly reviews the infrastructure status of all EMRS across India including the State of Kerala. Provision has been made for sanction of ₹5 crore for upgradation of EMRSs, to bridge Infrastructure gaps, if any, in EMRSs sanctioned under the Article 275 (1).

The Ministry has sanctioned 4 EMRSs under Article 275(1) in the State of Kerala. The construction of EMRS buildings has been completed in two districts, while construction is at different stages in remaining districts.

All EMRSs are provided with smart classrooms in a phased manner through ERNET. Accordingly, smart classes have been installed in EMRS Idukki and EMRS Pookode.

Further, NESTS carried out its first drive for direct recruitment of 10391 posts through EMRS Staff Selection Examination (ESSE)-2023 and staff selected have been posted in various EMRSs. The notification for recruitment of 7267 teaching and non-teaching posts through ESSE-2025 has also been issued. In addition to the direct recruitment, NESTS also has advised State Governments to engage staff on deputation and outsourcing basis so that academic activities are not hampered.

 

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