PM SHRI Yojana, which stands for Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India, is a centrally sponsored scheme by the Government of India to develop more than 14,500 PM SHRI Schools . These schools aim to provide quality education and nurture well-rounded individuals .
Key Objectives and Features:
- Upgrading Existing Schools: The scheme focuses on upgrading existing schools into model schools that reflect the key features of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 .
- Holistic Development: The goal is to nurture students to become engaged, productive, and contributing citizens who can build an equitable, inclusive, and plural society, as envisioned by NEP 2020 .
- Beneficiaries: Approximately 20 lakh students are expected to directly benefit from this scheme .
- Management: These schools are managed by Central Government, State/UT Governments, or local bodies, including Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVS) and Navodaya Vidyalayas (NVS) .
- Six Pillars: The PM SHRI schools operate on six main pillars :
- Curriculum, Pedagogy, and Assessment
- Access and Infrastructure
- Human Resources and School Leadership
- Inclusive Practices and Gender Equity
- Management, Monitoring, and Governance
- Beneficiary Satisfaction
- Digital Learning: The scheme promotes the adoption of digital learning through smart classrooms and tablet-based digital libraries .
- Inclusive Environment: The schools prioritize creating inclusive and nurturing environments that ensure safety and stimulate learning experiences .
Selection Process:
- Challenge Mode: Schools are selected through a challenge mode, where they compete for support to become exemplary schools .
- Three-Stage Process: The selection involves a three-stage process with definite timelines .
- Eligibility Criteria:
- Schools must be registered as elementary schools (classes 1st to 8th) in any state .
- They must be managed by the central/state/UT governments or local self-governments and have a UDISE+ code .
- The schools should have a pucca building in good condition, barrier-free access, and be safety-oriented .
- They must have separate toilets for boys and girls, potable drinking water, and hand-washing facilities .
- The enrolment of students must be more than the state average .
Financial Aspects:
- Project Cost: The total cost of the project is ₹27,360 crore, spread over five years, with a central share of ₹18,128 crore .
How to Apply:
- Schools that want to register under the PM SHRI Yojana can visit the official PM SHRI website and fill out the application form .
- The application involves providing necessary details and ensuring all criteria are met .
PM SHRI Yojana aims to transform existing schools into exemplary institutions that provide quality education and contribute to the holistic development of students .
