Union Ministry urges Bengal, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu to implement PM SHRI scheme
The Union Ministry of Education has issued a fresh reminder to West Bengal, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu to implement the Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) scheme. Launched in September 2022, the five-year initiative aims to transform over 14,500 schools into "exemplar institutions" aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. While 34 States and UTs have moved forward, West Bengal is yet to sign the MoU, and Kerala has kept it in abeyance. Tamil Nadu had provided an undertaking but the process remains incomplete, causing delays and affecting intended benefits for students.
Key Points
- The Union Ministry of Education is pushing West Bengal, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu to implement the PM SHRI scheme.
- The PM SHRI scheme, launched in September 2022, aims to transform over 14,500 schools into "exemplar institutions."
- These exemplar schools are intended to lead the way in implementing the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
- West Bengal has not yet signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the scheme.
- Kerala has kept the MoU in abeyance, and Tamil Nadu's implementation process remains incomplete despite an undertaking.
Exam Facts
- Scheme: Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI).
- Launch date: September 2022.
- Target: Transform over 14,500 schools.
- Policy alignment: National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
- Union School Education Secretary: Sanjay Kumar.
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