PM SHRI
Why in the News?
Minister for General Education V. Sivankutty on Friday described Kerala’s decision to finally sign up for the PM School for Rising India (PM SHRI) scheme as a “tactical” move to overcome denial of education funds to the State by the Centre.
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Schemes in news are often asked in Prelims.
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2025 Prelims
Consider the following statements about ‘PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana’:
I. It targets installation of one crore solar rooftop panels in the residential sector.
II. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy aims to impart training on installation, operation, maintenance and repairs of solar rooftop systems at grassroot levels.
III. It aims to create more than three lakhs skilled manpower through fresh skilling, and upskilling, under scheme component of capacity building.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) I and II only
(b) I and III only
(c) II and III only
(d) I, II and III
2024 Prelims
With reference to the Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme, consider the following statements:
1.To implement the scheme, the Central Government provides 100% funding.
2.Under the Scheme, Cadastral Maps are digitised.
3.An initiative has been undertaken to transliterate the Records of Rights from local language to any of the languages recognized by the Constitution of India.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
PM SHRI Scheme
| Particular | Detail |
| Full Name | Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) |
| Launch Year | 2022 |
| Duration of Scheme | 5 years (from 2022-23 to 2026-27) |
| Objective | To develop more than 14,500 existing schools as model schools (exemplar schools) that will showcase the full implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. |
| Type | Centrally Sponsored Scheme |
| School Types | Schools managed by Central Government, State/UT Governments, local bodies, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS), and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS). |
| Total Project Cost | ₹27,360 crore (with Central Share of ₹18,128 crore) |
Key Features and Objectives
PM SHRI schools are designed to be modern, exemplar institutions focusing on:
- NEP 2020 Implementation: Showcasing all components of NEP 2020, including a focus on competency-based learning and a 360-degree Holistic Progress Card for assessment.
- Modern Infrastructure: Providing modern and safe infrastructure like Smart Classrooms, well-equipped Science/ICT Labs, and libraries.
- Holistic & Experiential Learning: Adopting a pedagogy that is experiential, inquiry-driven, discovery-oriented, learner-centred, and joyful.
- Green Schools: Incorporating environment-friendly features such as solar panels, LED lights, waste management, water conservation, and a nutrition garden.
- Future-Ready Citizens: Encouraging vocational intervention, digital learning, and enhancing internship/entrepreneurship opportunities, linking students to the local entrepreneurial ecosystem.
- Mentorship: These schools are expected to offer leadership and mentorship to other schools in their vicinity.
Note: All the States and UT’s have signed MoU under PM SHRI except West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. However the KV’s and NV’s in these states are part of PM SHRI.
How is the scheme implemented?
- Financial Linkage: The Centre has linked the release of funds under the Samagra Shiksha scheme (which is funded in a 60:40 ratio by the Centre and States) to the implementation of the PM-SHRI scheme.
- Support for the Right to Education (RTE) Act: The scheme actively supports the implementation of the Right to Education Act.
- Provision of Essentials: It provides uniforms and textbooks to students attending government schools.
- Inclusion Support: It offers support for differently-abled children.
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS) Reimbursement: The scheme covers the reimbursement provided to private schools for student admissions under the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) category.