EMRS Board to recommend more Model Schools for tribal areas
EMRS Board to recommend more Model Schools for tribal areas
Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, July 30: The Governing Body constituted for establishment and management of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) in Jammu and Kashmir convened it’s first meeting to finalise steps for operationalisation of existing EMRS and initiate process for new proposals in uncovered districts and tribal pockets, with focus on giving impetus to education in tribal areas.
The board meeting of governing body convened under chairmanship of Secretary Tribal Affairs, Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, was attended by Deputy Commissioner, Anantnag, Dr Piyush Singla (Special Invitee), Musheer Ahmed Mirza, Director, Tribal Affairs Department, Dr Ravi Shankar Sharma, Director School Education, Jammu, Dr Mushtaq Ahmed Rather, Director Health Services, Kashmir, Dr Renu Sharma, Director Health Services, Jammu, Director SSA J&K, Addl Secretary Finance and FA/CAO Tribal Affairs Department, all members of the Governing Body. Secretary, Advisory Board, Jt Director Planning and officers from various departments also participated.