EMRS was started in the year 1997-98 to impart quality education to ST children in remote areas in order to enable them to avail of opportunities in high and professional educational courses and get employment in various sectors.

There is around 226 EMRSs functional across the country and 68 of them are affiliated to the CBSE.In Gujarat there are 34 EMRS to provide quality education for the holistic development of the tribal children from std. 6 to 12.