{"id":13518,"date":"2025-03-27T11:10:58","date_gmt":"2025-03-27T05:40:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=13518"},"modified":"2025-04-02T05:02:11","modified_gmt":"2025-04-01T23:32:11","slug":"what-is-pradhan-mantri-schools-for-rising-india-pm-shri-scheme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/what-is-pradhan-mantri-schools-for-rising-india-pm-shri-scheme\/","title":{"rendered":"PM-SHRI Scheme"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>PM SHRI Scheme Latest News<\/h2>\n<p>Parliamentary Panel Urges Education Ministry to Release Pending Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) Funds<\/p>\n<h2>Why in the News?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>A <strong>Parliamentary Standing Committee<\/strong> has recommended the <strong>immediate release<\/strong> of over <strong>\u20b94,000 crore<\/strong> in <strong>Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) funds<\/strong> to <strong>Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and West Bengal<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>The funds have been withheld because these states <strong>have not signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the PM SHRI scheme<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>The report argues that <strong>SSA predates PM SHRI and is essential for implementing the Right to Education (RTE) Act<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What is the PM SHRI Scheme?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>PM SHRI (PM Schools for Rising India)<\/strong> is a <strong>centrally sponsored scheme<\/strong> launched under <strong>NEP 2020<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Objective<\/strong>: To establish <strong>14,500 model schools<\/strong> focused on:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Holistic education<\/strong> (experiential and inquiry-driven learning).<\/li>\n<li><strong>21st-century skill development<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eco-friendly infrastructure<\/strong> (green buildings, water conservation, waste recycling).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Competency-based assessment<\/strong> instead of rote learning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Key Features of PM SHRI Schools<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Enhanced infrastructure<\/strong>: Labs, libraries, art rooms.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Integration of technology<\/strong>: Smart classrooms and digital learning tools.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Holistic learning approach<\/strong>: Play-based learning in the early years, with flexible teaching methods.<\/li>\n<li><strong>School Quality Assessment Framework (SQAF)<\/strong>: Regular evaluation to maintain high standards.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Selection through Challenge Mode<\/strong>: Schools apply to become PM SHRI schools based on performance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Budget<\/strong>: \u20b927,360 crore for 5 years (2022-23 to 2026-27), with <strong>\u20b918,128 crore as central share<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What is Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>SSA is a centrally sponsored scheme<\/strong> aimed at ensuring <strong>universal access to quality education<\/strong> from <strong>pre-primary to higher secondary levels<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It <strong>supports States in implementing the Right to Education (RTE) Act<\/strong>, which guarantees <strong>free and compulsory education for children aged 6-14 years<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>The scheme focuses on:\n<ul>\n<li>School infrastructure development.<\/li>\n<li>Teacher training and recruitment.<\/li>\n<li>Learning outcome improvements.<\/li>\n<li>Inclusive education for disadvantaged groups.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>PM SHRI Scheme FAQs<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Q1. <\/strong>What is the PM SHRI Scheme?<br \/>\n<strong>Ans.<\/strong> The Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) scheme aims to upgrade 14,500 existing schools into model schools with modern infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q2. <\/strong>What are the key features of the PM SHRI schools?<br \/>\n<strong>Ans.<\/strong> These schools focus on smart classrooms, skill-based learning, experiential education, and sustainability practices.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q3. <\/strong>What is the funding pattern for PM SHRI schools?<br \/>\n<strong>Ans.<\/strong> The scheme follows a 60:40 funding ratio between the Centre and states (90:10 for Northeast and Himalayan states).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q4. <\/strong>How does PM SHRI align with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020?<br \/>\n<strong>Ans.<\/strong> The schools implement NEP recommendations, such as multilingual education and a holistic learning approach.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/release-samagra-shiksha-dues-to-states-parliamentary-panel-tells-education-ministry\/article69378334.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">TH<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) scheme aims to upgrade 14,500 existing schools into model schools with modern 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