PM SHRI

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.

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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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