First Eklavya School to start classes from next month in Sonbhadra

Nestled in the lap of lush green surroundings and hills, the first Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS), in Sonbhadra, in Eastern UP, is set to start classes from October. It will impart education to tribal

District social welfare officer, Sonbhadra, Ramashankar Yadav, also the first principal of the school, said that preparation has been completed to start classes from October. “Initially, the classes will start from Class 6 to Class 8. Later, Classes 9, 10, 11 and 12 will begin in the school,” Yadav said. to enable them to avail of opportunities in higher and professional educational courses and get employment in various sectors.” Initially, admission to the school – built on around 15 acres of land – will be done directly (without entrance) this year. If the number of students is more than the number of seats, an languages and humanities will be taught in the school. It will be affiliated to CBSE. The school will focus on the all-round development of students. Among the students, 50% will be boys and 50% will be girls and separate hostels for boys and girls have been built. The process to recruit teachers and other staff has with providing training in sports. The classrooms will soon be equipped with chairs and benches and other facilities.

Sonbhadra has a large number of tribals. Scheduled Tribes (ST) constitute over 21% of the total population of Sonbhadra district, known for its natural resources, scenic beauty and