


{"id":70049,"date":"2025-10-24T17:46:20","date_gmt":"2025-10-24T12:16:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=70049"},"modified":"2025-10-24T17:46:20","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T12:16:20","slug":"pm-shri-scheme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/pm-shri-scheme\/","title":{"rendered":"Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM-SHRI) Scheme"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM-SHRI) Scheme is a centrally sponsored initiative launched by the Government of India under the guidance of the Ministry of Education. This visionary scheme aims to transform school education across the nation by developing over <\/span><b>14,500 model schools<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that reflect the spirit and vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM-SHRI) Scheme<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM-SHRI) Scheme aims to transform existing schools into exemplary institutions that provide equitable, inclusive, and quality education. Aligned with NEP 2020, these schools focus on holistic development, experiential learning, and modern infrastructure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These schools will be managed by the Central Government, State and Union Territory Governments, local bodies, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS), and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>PM-SHRI Scheme 2025 Overview<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The PM-SHRI Scheme 2025 aims to transform schools into model institutions offering inclusive and high-quality education aligned with NEP 2020. The table below highlights details regarding the same.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 76.3351%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tb-color\" style=\"text-align: center; width: 102.021%;\" colspan=\"2\"><b>PM-SHRI Scheme 2025 Overview<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 26.5583%;\"><b>Particulars<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 75.4627%;\"><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 26.5583%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scheme Name<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 75.4627%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM-SHRI)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 26.5583%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Launched By<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 75.4627%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Government of India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 26.5583%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implementing Ministry<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 75.4627%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ministry of Education<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 26.5583%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Launch Year<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 75.4627%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2022<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 26.5583%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Target Schools<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 75.4627%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over 14,500 across India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 26.5583%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key Partners<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 75.4627%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Central Govt, State\/UT Govts, KVS, NVS, Local Bodies<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 26.5583%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Main Objective<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 75.4627%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To provide quality, inclusive, and holistic education aligned with NEP 2020<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 26.5583%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Funding Type<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 75.4627%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Centrally Sponsored Scheme<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>PM-SHRI Scheme Objectives<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main objective of the PM-SHRI Schools is to strengthen the school education system in India by transforming existing schools into model institutions that provide:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High-quality education rooted in equity and inclusivity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holistic and multidisciplinary learning experiences for students.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A safe, welcoming, and modern learning environment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implementation of NEP 2020 through innovative teaching practices.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opportunities for students\u2019 overall development, including cognitive, emotional, and social growth.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM-SHRI) Scheme Features<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PM-SHRI Schools are being established as benchmark institutions that demonstrate how the National Education Policy 2020 can be effectively implemented at the ground level. The features of Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM-SHRI) Scheme are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Holistic Learning Environment: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emphasis on creating an atmosphere that promotes curiosity, creativity, and collaboration among students.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Inclusive and Equitable Education:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ensuring that children from diverse social, linguistic, and cultural backgrounds have equal access to quality education.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Modern Infrastructure:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Schools will be equipped with smart classrooms, libraries, science labs, ICT facilities, and green campuses to promote sustainability.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Digital and Skill-Based Learning: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Integration of digital tools, vocational education, and life skills training to prepare students for the 21st-century workforce.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Performance-Based Funding: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schools will be incentivized to improve their outcomes through funding mechanisms linked to quality parameters.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Community and Alumni Engagement:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Active participation of communities and celebration of school events such as Foundation Day to enhance the institution\u2019s cultural value.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>PM-SHRI Scheme Funding Pattern<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM-SHRI) Scheme follows a centrally sponsored funding model, ensuring equitable financial support across all states and union territories.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>For General States and UTs with Legislature: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The funding ratio is 60:40, where 60% of the funds are provided by the Central Government and 40% by the State or UT Government.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>For Northeastern and Himalayan States, including Jammu &amp; Kashmir:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The funding ratio is 90:10, with the Centre contributing 90% of the total cost.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>For Union Territories without a Legislature: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The scheme is fully funded by the Central Government (100%), ensuring complete financial support for the establishment and development of PM-SHRI Schools.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>PM-SHRI Schools Selection Process<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The selection of schools under the PM-SHRI Scheme is carried out through a competitive \u201cChallenge Mode\u201d to maintain transparency, fairness, and merit-based inclusion. The process involves three key stages:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Signing: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the first stage, States and Union Territories are required to sign an MoU with the Central Government. This ensures their commitment to implement the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and to adhere to the standards set under the PM-SHRI framework.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Identification of Eligible Schools:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Once the MoU is signed, eligible schools are shortlisted based on UDISE+ data. Schools must meet minimum infrastructure, learning, and governance benchmarks to qualify for the next phase.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Challenge-Based Selection: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the final stage, schools that meet the eligibility criteria undergo a challenge-based assessment, where their compliance with quality indicators is verified through physical inspections conducted by state authorities or independent bodies. After thorough evaluation, an expert committee finalizes the list of schools to be upgraded as PM-SHRI Schools.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><b>Expected Outcomes of the PM-SHRI Scheme<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PM-SHRI Schools aim to create a new generation of confident, capable, and compassionate citizens who contribute to India\u2019s progress and global leadership. Here are the expected outcomes of PM-SHRI Scheme.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implementation of NEP 2020 in true spirit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enhanced learning outcomes for all students.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holistic and joyful learning experiences.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equity and inclusion in school education.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strengthening of schools as community development centers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM-SHRI) Scheme is a transformative step toward building an equitable, modern, and future-ready education system. 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