Recently, the Kerala government has joined PM SHRI (PM Schools for Rising India) scheme to secure funds for modernising government schools.

About PM SHRI (PM Schools for Rising India) scheme 

• The PM-SHRI Scheme is a centrally sponsored initiative designed to upgrade over 14,500 existing schools into model institutions demonstrating the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
• Launch: 2022
• Funding Pattern:
• • General States/UTs with legislatures: 60:40
  • Northeastern and Himalayan States, Jammu & Kashmir: 90:10
  • UTs without legislature: 100% central funding
• Eligible schools: Elementary (1–5/1–8), Secondary (1–10/6–10), Senior Secondary (1–12/6–12), with a UDISE+ code.
• Selection Process: 
  • State/UT MoU: States/UTs sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreeing to fully implement NEP.
  • Shortlisting: Schools meeting minimum benchmarks based on ~60 parameters (infrastructure, electricity, toilets, etc.) are shortlisted.
  • Physical verification: Teams from States, KVs, and JNVs inspect applicant schools. Recommendations go to the Ministry of Education.
• Final selection: Maximum of two schools per block/urban local body (one elementary, one secondary/senior secondary), approved by an expert committee.

Key Features of the Scheme

• Infrastructure and facilities: Improvement of school buildings, ICT-enabled smart classrooms, science and vocational labs, libraries, and annual grants for sports or library development.
• Early Childhood Care & Foundational Literacy: Balvatika and foundational skill development programs.
• Green Schools: Solar panels, LED lights, nutrition gardens, waste management, water conservation, and sustainability education.
• Holistic Education: Experiential, play-based, learner-centred pedagogy; mother tongue and local languages encouraged.
• Well-being and Counselling: Support for mental health, career guidance, sports, and arts for all children.
• Inclusive Infrastructure: Safe facilities for girls and children with special needs.
• Character & Citizenship Education: Teaching about India’s contributions, nation-building, and fundamental duties.
• Monitoring & Evaluation: Regular assessment through a School Quality Assessment Framework to track progress and address challenges.

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