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| Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India | |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| Prime Minister(s) | Narendra Modi |
| Ministry | Education |
| Key people | Dharmendra Pradhan |
| Launched | 7 September 2022 |
| Status | Active |
| Website | pmshrischools |
Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (transl. Prime Minister's Schools for Rising India) or simply PM ShRI Scheme[1] was launched by Government of India on 7 September 2022 to improve the quality of education and infrastructure in schools.[2][3] The PM SHRI schools are schools that implement the National Education Policy 2020, and to be eligible for the funding, they must use the prefix "PM SHRI" in their names.[4][5]
Overview
[edit]It was proposed to implement the scheme in more than 14,500 schools with a budgetary allocation of ₹273.6 billion (US$2.8 billion) between 2022–23 and 2026-27.[6][7] As of 7 October 2024, it has been implemented in 10,855 schools across states and union territories.[8] However, some states have refused to implement the scheme, arguing that it is unsatisfactory and represents a right-wing shift, or the "saffronization" of education.[9][10][11][12]
A maximum of two schools (one elementary & one secondary/senior secondary) are selected per block, and the selection of PM SHRI schools is done through 'Challenge Mode', in which schools compete for facility-upgradation funding based on their compliance with the national scheme.[13][14] The beneficiary schools must brand themselves with the prefix "PM SHRI" to receive full funding.[15][5] According to a survey by the Union Ministry of Education, the number of enrollment has been increased significantly in several PM SHRI schools in 2023-24.[16]
Features
[edit]The PM SHRI Schools are developed with an emphasis on environmental sustainability, incorporating features such as solar panels, LED lighting, nutrition gardens with natural farming practices, waste management systems, plastic-free zones, water conservation, and rainwater harvesting.[17] These schools make students competent in Indian languages, and also work on "linking students to local industry for skill development".[18] Moreover, these schools have smart classes, digital library, digital laboratories and other digital learning tools which help students to understand every lesson in details and clearly.[19][20][21]
References
[edit]- ↑ "What is the PM-SHRI scheme?". Business Standard. 26 December 2024. Retrieved 4 January 2025.
- ↑ Sharma, Milan (8 September 2022). "What is PM ShRI and how will it change education in 14,500 schools across India?". India Today. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
- ↑ "Union Cabinet approves PM Shri schools scheme". The Hindu. 7 September 2022. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- ↑ "800 schools to be upgraded under PM SHRI in Odisha". The New Indian Express. 10 July 2024. Retrieved 4 January 2025.
- 1 2 Kumar Mohanty, Basant (2023-07-10). "'PM-SHRI' prefix mandatory for state government schools seeking to avail central funds". Archived from the original on 2025-01-22.
- ↑ Harigovind, Abhinaya (17 July 2024). "What is PM SHRI, the 'showcase' schools scheme that Centre is pushing in states?". The Indian Express. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
- ↑ "Modi announces PM-SHRI scheme for upgrading 14,500 schools". Deccan Chronicle. 5 September 2022. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
- ↑ Jadeja, Bhaktiba (7 October 2024). "PM SHRI Scheme (2022): Evaluating The Role Of 'Model Schools' In Expanding Learning Outcomes". IMPRI Impact and Policy Research Institute. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
- ↑ Harigovind, Abhinaya; Goyal, Divya; Mitra, Atri (18 July 2024). "3 Opposition states say no to PM-SHRI, Centre stops school scheme funds". The Indian Express. Retrieved 4 January 2025.
- ↑ The Hindu Bureau (8 December 2024). "Kerala not to sign MoU for PM SHRI implementation for now". The Hindu. Retrieved 4 January 2025.
- ↑ The Hindu Bureau (5 September 2024). "Tamil Nadu government's stance on PM-SHRI is ambiguous, says R.N. Ravi". The Hindu. Retrieved 4 January 2025.
- ↑ Peerzada, Raouf Ahmad; Sharma, Amrita; Gurumurthy, Achintya Anita; Gurumurthy, Amulya Anita (2025-11-01). "Interrogating "light but tight" model of education: Saffron neoliberalism and India's new education policy". Human Geography. 18 (3): 345–357. doi:10.1177/19427786241265426. ISSN 1942-7786.
- ↑ R., Jayanth (14 December 2022). "At least two in each taluk to be upgraded as PM-Shri schools across State from next academic year". The Hindu. Retrieved 4 January 2025.
- ↑ Sharma, Milan (8 September 2022). "What is PM SHRI and how will it change education in 14,500 schools across India?". India Today. Retrieved 4 January 2025.
- ↑ Goyal, Divya (13 November 2024). "Punjab starts process to rename 233 schools with PM SHRI prefix". The Indian Express. Retrieved 4 January 2025.
- ↑ "Enrolment in 40 PM SHRI schools rises by 75.8% after joining central scheme". Hindustan Times. 4 January 2025. Retrieved 4 January 2025.
- ↑ "Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya selected for strengthening under PM SHRI Schools Scheme, says MP". The Hindu. 15 September 2024. Retrieved 4 January 2025.
- ↑ Goyal, Divya (22 September 2022). "PM-SHRI schools to focus on values of 'Bharat', industry skills: Centre". The Indian Express. Retrieved 4 January 2025.
- ↑ Swain, Priya Ranjan (9 July 2024). "Soon, more Odisha schools to be upgraded under PM SHRI". Sambad. Retrieved 4 January 2025.
- ↑ Kumar, Sumit (7 September 2022). "Inside PM-SHRI Schools: Smart Class, 3D Lab, Digital Library". THE NEW INDIAN. Retrieved 4 January 2025.
- ↑ Kumar, Sudhir (20 September 2023). "PM Digital Libraries guarantee access to knowledge, enrich lives of village students". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 4 January 2025.