About Us

About Us

Eklavya Model Residential School Lumla (EMRSL) is a Government of India, Ministry of Tribal Affairs promoted 100% Free Residential Educational institution for Meritorious Tribal Students. EMRS system was created under Article 275/1 of the Constitution of India for education & welfare of Tribal societies in India whereby eventually making it the most successful scheme of Government of India across Tribal Areas in India in uplifting lives and creating better society by education. GOI now aims to establish over 700 such schools in India. Presently over 200 EMRS institutions are successfully running managed by NGOs.

EMRS scheme is at par with Jawahar Navodaya Vidhyala (JNV) Scheme of Central Government.

JNV are fully managed by Government of India where as EMRS are managed by local NGOs under MOU with the respective state governments where its located. Grants are 100% for managing the school with residential facilities for all students and staff. Grants come in 2 phases; 1 from Central Government for the Student Maintenance and the 2nd comes from State Government for Salary & Administrative purposes.

Eklavya Model Residential School Lumla in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh is the only such school under MOU with Art of Living Arunachal Pradesh (AOLAP), Arunachal Pradesh registered branch of Art of Living Foundation. As a model we have managed it in an effective way such that it has created many Benchmarks in School management and education system.

AOL (Art of Living) Partnership

Universal Humanitarian His Holiness Sri Sri Ravishankar is the key source of inspiration, wisdom, strength & holistic environment not only from the inception but the development and general management of the institution. HIS vision of “Broaden the Vision & Deepen the Roots” remains the central point in all activities at EMRSLumla. Sri Sri has special concern for our Tribal Societies and HIS efforts to uplift them is translated into effective efforts every where including Arunachal Pradesh. Sri Sri had been invited by past Chief Ministers in Arunachal Pradesh for Wisdom & Council time & again. HIS attention here has caused transformation of thousands of lives through various educational & developmental programs. Sri Sri in 2014 April was offered EMRS Lumla venture by then Chief Secretary Mr Rajendra Negi. Sri Sri accepting the request then nominated a long time AOL volunteer Mr Anil Bahl as Director of this project.

Sri Sri & AOL is responsible for running over 450 Free Schools in India in Tribal, Rural & Slum areas thereby providing Free Education along with Mid-Day Meals to over 65,000 students from underprivileged families.

Eventually an MOU was signed in 2014 for the purpose among Government of Arunachal Pradesh and Art of Living Arunachal Pradesh, a Society registered under The Societies Registration Act 1860 with No. SR/ITA/3393 in state as an NGO for charitable purposes with Registration number .

Since 2014, Anil Bahl, Director- EMRSL has been effectively managing and running this prestigious educational institution in one of the most remote areas of this Nation.

Anil Bahl is a highly qualified extensively experienced dedicated individual who had been a volunteer to Sri Sri’s movement since 2000. His extensive experience in various fields has proved extremely useful in making this institution a Benchmark in Government Educational System across the nation thereby creating a genuine model that can be replicated anywhere even in the toughest of locations and environments. His dedicated efforts only could overcome executive difficulties at every step in this project. Nearest resource market is Guwahati, some 550km away and high altitude mountain terrains have many natural hindrances producing lack in many basic areas such as TeleCommunication, Power, Potable Water, Transport, Food availability to name a few. School boast of Top Of The Line Electronics, Furniture, Equipment and facilities against all odds due to nature and human elements.

Unique Location & Impact

Lumla is located at an altitude of approximately 8000feet in Eastern Himalayan ranges, just 40 km from International boundaries with China in North and Bhutan in West. It has only 2 seasons, extreme cold (Temps upto (minus) -10 degrees) and extreme rains ( April to September) creating many natural hindrances like Landslides, Power Shutdowns, TeleCom shutdown, Water Supply shutdown, etc apart from human limitations related to extreme Natural Environment. Its the historic entry point for His Holiness Dalai Lhama as well as subsequent incursion point during 1962 China Incursion in India. An effective and a very dedicated team of staff members have put a lot of many a times super-human efforts to over come shortcomings ranging from lack of timely Grants, Extreme Weather, Very Remote location, Lack of resources required for school residents.

We procure almost all our requirements including food items, Vegetables, equipment and services form Guwahati (550km) and Tezpur (400km & nearest Railway station) in Assam. Transport time of items is minimum 3 days from procurement place to mountain top school campus. We ensure to provide nutritious food to maintain good health and beat these extreme weather conditions. We provide them many types of Uniforms, Winter clothing, raincoats and all other accessories of the finest quality so that they can live a comfortable life at par with a student in a Public School on our school campus.

Distance form markets has surely impacted our facilities and services. But we counter the service time by keeping additional equipment and extra items for use.

Administration

A very dedicated and highly qualified Principal Ms Vibha Joshi has been instrumental from inception itself to take forward the academic activities in EMRSL. She had over 23 years of teaching experience modern educational environment when she joined, and since had been a force to reckon with in not only Academics but also training of Teaching & Non-Teaching Staff.

Appreciation

AOLAP has been praised by not only state government of Arunachal Pradesh but also by the Top officials of Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Gov of India.

EMRSL offers a complete holistic education system with ancient Indian wisdom of Yoga, Pranayama & Meditation imbibed into daily curriculum for all, students & staff. It also imbibes basic human values into each & every activity in school. Corporal punishment is totally banned and a very compassionate learning environment is developed for staff as well as students. All human values create the basis of holistic learning environment and the State of the Art Modern equipment adds value to the Modern Learning Methods. Safety and security of the residents is of utmost priority hence a CCTV system is installed along with the installation of CO2 Fire Extinguishers for Fire Safety and Water Filter & Chlorination Plant for Water Safety.

Best quality of facilities along with top line electronics is employed for all round developmental atmosphere.

Food is basic to Mind & Body. Nature promotes learning in a very holistic non-violent compassionate environment hence we have a Pure Vegetarian Ayurveda Healthy Nourishing food served in our dining for staff as well as students. Ayurveda & Natural Health Care system is in place thereby providing natural prevention & curative health care.

System to Promote A Culture of Learning in The Campus

We believe in the Principles of Art of Living to make life better in all respect. It helps to reduce anxiety, have a calm mind, increase the overall energy level, and feel blissfulness throughout the day.

Our Principles and Efforts are time & again praised by the State Government of Arunachal Pradesh as well as the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India and Government Of India Officials & Ministers.

We at EMRS, Lumla offer an education system aiming at holistic all round development of children. We promote Yoga, Meditation & Pranayama for a sound mind and body of each one in the school premises along with sports & games.

We, together create a compassionate learning environment based on Ancient Wisdom of our Sages & Rishis, human values and Modern Scientific Technological advancements.

We have made Ayurveda a significant aspect of our lives at campus.

We promote good health by adapting Ayurveda & Naturopathy, a 100% safe system with no side effects.

We take all the essential measures for safety & security of each resident of the school.

We have top of the line CCTV system installed on our school campus.

We have CO2 Fire Extinguishers installed to ensure fire safety.

We have also set up a Water Filter & Chlorination Plant to avail clean and safe drinking water within the campus.

Admission Procedure and Amenities for EMRS

We Aim to Create Future Leaders Who Will Shape Up Our Nation for Better.

Here Is What It Takes to Get Admission In EMRS, Lumla

• Admission to EMRS school is through a selection process as prescribed by Government, through proper eligibility criterion and Admission Test.
• We have an equal number of seats for boys and girls.
• Scholastic Education is 100% free.
• Adequate Residential facilities are 100% Free.
• A total number of students in the school is 420 (Sanctioned strength by the Government of India).
• Each class has a strength of 60 students which is sub-divided into two sections with 30 students each. We ensure a healthy teacher-student ratio.
• In case of a shortfall in numbers, we allow eligible ST students from other schools to take admission by following the admission procedure.
• Preference to Orphans and Single Parent child are extended.
• BPL families given preference during admissions.
• Special attention to Girl child is extended by the school administration to encourage Girl Education.

EMRS Scheme

Motivating Minds and Promoting Blissful living.

We offer the right platform and a conducive environment to help each child achieve all-round development.

EMRS, Lumla is a Government of India, Ministry of Tribal Affairs promoted residential school offering 100% free education to the brightest students of the region. Our aim is to inculcate great values in each child along with providing the best infrastructure, technological assistance to make them shine in the future.

The EMRS scheme is at par with the Central Government aided Novadaya Vidyalaya Scheme, where we promote a culture so that children can follow their dreams and take the right path to fulfil it. The only difference is that the Eklavya Model Residential School is run by the local NGOs under the MOU with the respective State Governments. Grants are received from the Central Government as well as the State Government for student maintenance and salary & administrative purposes respectively, which are utilised 100% to manage the school facility as a whole.

Art of Living

Art of Living, Arunachal Pradesh

Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS), Lumla in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh is beingged mangaged under MOU Between the state GOVT of Arunachal Pradesh Art of Living.

Enjoying Blissfulness While Staying Close to Nature

Universal Humanitarian His Holiness Sri Sri Ravishankar is the primary source of inspiration for all of us on the school campus.

His vision: ‘Broaden the Vision & Deepen the Roots’

We focus all our activities at the school campus around his vision to live a blissful life, enjoying all its aspects. His attention to the Tribal Society and uplifting the lives of children through various educational and developmental programs have been accepted and perceived well by everyone out here. He is a part of Wisdom & Council, Arunachal Pradesh and a major factor for transforming the lives of people for better.

Sri Sri got involved with the EMRS Lumla venture in 2014 as offered by the then Chief Secretary Mr. Rajendra Negi. He then nominated Mr. Anil Bahl, a long time AOL volunteer as Director of this project.

We have utilised this support in the most effective way to have reached many benchmarks in the School Management & Education System.

Sri Sri Ravishankar

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is a globally revered spiritual and humanitarian leader. He has spearheaded an unprecedented worldwide movement for a stress-free, violence-free society. Through a myriad of programs and teachings, a network of organizations including the Art of Living and the International Association for Human Values, and a rapidly growing presence across 156 countries, Sri Sri has reached an estimated 450 million people. Sri Sri has developed unique, impactful programs that empower, equip and transform individuals to tackle challenges at global, national, community and individual levels.

About Director

Anil Bahl

Anil Bahl is a highly qualified extensively experienced dedicated individual who had been a volunteer to Sri Sri’s movement since 2000. His extensive experience in various fields has proved extremely useful in making this institution a Benchmark in Government Educational System across the nation thereby creating a genuine model that can be replicated anywhere even in the toughest of locations and environments. He specialises in startup, initation of new Projects where ever required. He is Ex-Personal Secretary to Sri Sri. His dedicated efforts only could overcome executive difficulties at every step in this project. Nearest resource market is Guwahati, some 550km away and high-altitude mountain terrains have many natural hindrances producing lack in many basic areas such as TeleCommunication, Power, Water, Transport, Food availability to name a few. School boast of Top of The Line Electronics, Furniture, Equipments and facilities against all odds due to nature and human elements.

Art of Living Free Schools

The Art of Living Free Schools aims to provide free, holistic, value-based education to under-privileged children in rural, tribal and socioeconomically backward places in India. Today, this vision has spread across 20 states in India, with 618 schools in rural and remote areas providing free value- based, holistic education to over 67000+ students.