Residential schools have been part of our education system
for a long time. Going back to the 19th century as formal
educational institutions developed, residential schools
performed three primary functions: an extension of the homebound learning practices; an alternative to formal schools;
and a place to educate the wealthy. While the history of
boarding schools tells us the story of travel and educational
access, history of residential schools for the disadvantaged
is more complex. For the Adivasi communities, separated by
distance and social marginalisation, residential schools hold
tremendous importance and promise
