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Tripura Inaugurates Jampujala EMRS as 12 of 21 Schools Now Operational

Officials say the expansion aims to provide free, residential schooling that preserves tribal culture.

Overview

  • The new Jampujala campus opened with 60 students against a capacity of 480, with Rs 29 crore spent on construction.
  • The operational EMRS network is serving about 5,000 students, with a goal of more than 10,000 once all 21 campuses open for classes 6–12.
  • Tripura plans to complete six additional EMRS by March 2026 in Ampi, Hezamara, Amarpur, Chawmanu, Mandwai and Manu.
  • The schools follow the CBSE model with free boarding, uniforms, books and coaching, emphasizing holistic development.
  • To bolster residential education, the state has built 29 new hostels and is appointing wardens for 407 facilities that house roughly 34,000 students.