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PM Narendra Modi announced the Pradhan Mantri-SHRI Scheme for upgrading 14500 schools

Under the Prime Minister Schools For Sparkling India initiative, schools would be renovated with cutting-edge labs, digital classrooms, libraries, as well as other sports equipment (PM SHRI). These “model schools,” according to Narendra Modi, would “encapsulate the entire spirit” of the National Education Policy, 2020. PM Narendra Modi has taken another step in determining India’s fate. During September 5, Teacher’s Day, the president announced the inauguration and upgrading of 14,500 educational facilities. Institutions operating as part of the PM Schools For RadiantSparking India programme, a recent Center-sponsored project.

Table of Contents

  1. PM Narendra Modi has introduced a new initiative
  2. What is the scheme about?
  3. How will the programme help kids and schools?
  4. PM Shri Yojana in Line with NEP
  5. Model Infrastructure of Schools in PM Shri School Yojana
  6. What will the Centre contribute?
  7. Is the Centre funding any other schools?
  8. Other important student schemes

Key takeaways

  • Modi stated that the Pradhan Mantri-SHRI schools would become exemplary schools. The emphasis would be on obtaining competency in learning objectives at every grade level.
  • He stated that the emphasis would be on a discovery-oriented, learning-centred approach to education.
  • According to him, the National Education Policy has recently revolutionised the education industry.
  • PM SHRI Schools will demonstrate all elements of a National Education Policy 2020, serve as model schools, and mentor other schools in their community.

PM Narendra Modi has introduced a new initiative.

PM-SHRI intends to construct 14,500 model schools with necessary amenities such as labs, technologically advanced schools, libraries, and gymnasiums. Modi presented the concept on Teachers’ Day, declaring that Mukhyamantri Schools For Advancing India (Pradhan Mantri-SHRI) schools will turn into role models, capturing the essence of a new Education Policy.

What is the scheme about?

  • The centrally funded initiative will be carried out by strengthening existing schools chosen among those run by the federal government, states, union territories, as well as local administrations.
  •  PM SHRI Schools will implement all components of the National Education Strategy 2020, serve as model schools, and mentor other schools in their community.
  • These schools aim to develop holistic and well-rounded individuals equipped with critical 21st-century skills and provide teaching quality, learning, & cognitive growth.
  • The pedagogy of these schools will become more immersive, holistic, integrative, play/toy-based (particularly in the foundational years), investigation, and discovery-focused.
  • At each grade level, the focus would be on achieving proficiency in learning goals.
  • Assessment will be competency-based & focused on basic comprehension & applying knowledge to real-world situations at all levels.

How will the programme help kids and schools?

  • According to Modi, PM SHRI institutions will become “model schools” that “encapsulate the entire essence of NEP.”
  • “Its National Education Policy has recently changed the educational system, ” he added. I am confident that Pradhan Mantri-SHRI schools will benefit tens of thousands of children throughout India in accordance with the NEP.
  • According to the Prime Minister, these schools would take a modern, revolutionary, and all-encompassing approach to education. The emphasis would be on a discovery-oriented, learning-centric education approach. It will also emphasise current amenities including state-of-the-art technology, smart classes, games, and other activities.
  • Laboratories, digital classrooms, bookstores, sports gear, and art spaces will be added to these schools. According to The Indian Express, They will be built as environmentally friendly schools that place a strong focus on energy-efficient construction, organic lifestyles incorporation, water management, recycling, and reusing.
  • “fully prepared to help students for the future,” they will be. The education ministry has stated that “these cutting-edge schools would serve as the NEP 2020 laboratory.”
  • The plan strives to deliver good education in an egalitarian, inclusive, and positive school environment that accommodates children’s various backgrounds, language requirements, and academic skills. The NEP 2020 vision will guarantee that students are active participants in the learning experience.

PM Shri Yojana in Line with NEP

In recent years, the National Educational Policy has altered the education industry, and now PM-SHRI institutions will benefit lakhs of kids throughout India inside the spirit of the NEP. The centrally supported project will be executed by fortifying existing schools chosen among those maintained by the Central Government, provinces, union territories, and local governments.

Model Infrastructure of Schools in PM Shri School Yojana

According to the PMO, “schools will be outfitted with contemporary infrastructure like labs, digital classrooms, library, sports equipment, art spaces, and so on that are inclusive and accessible.” These schools will also be designed as green schools that emphasise water conservation, trash recycling, energy-efficient architecture, and organic lifestyle integration in the curriculum.”

According to the PMO, “as per NEP 2020’s vision, they would provide governance in their respective areas in delivering superior schooling in equitable, inclusive, and joyful education systems that take care of different backgrounds and linguistic requirements of youngsters, and different educational abilities and makes each other participate actively in their own learning process.”

The Union Education Minister lauded the Pradhan Mantri Shri Yojana initiative as a critical step toward achieving the NEP aim of converting India into a vibrant knowledge society. Through their distinctive experiential, holistic, investigation, and learner-centric teaching, these 14,500 exemplar schools will promote the development of well-rounded individuals with humanistic values and 21st-century skills as a NEP 2020 laboratory.

What will the Centre contribute?

The Centre will pay 60% of the operational expenses because it sponsors this school. The remaining 40% will be covered by the state or the UT. In Himachal, Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir, and the northeast, the Centre’s contribution might approach 90%.

Is the Centre funding any other schools?

Yes, the Centre funds all Kendriya Vidyalayas, which serve india kids of Union government employees.

Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas were founded by the Education Ministry to encourage excellent pupils from rural areas. The Pradhan Mantri Shri plan will reform schools run by the national government, provinces, UTs, and municipalities. These could include Kendriya Vidyalayas, Navodaya Vidyalayas, state legislature and municipal schools, according to The Indian Express.

Other important student schemes

In September 2021, the Mukhyamantri Kisan Shakti Nirman program (PM Poshan Scheme) for state and public educational institutions was approved. This programme contains the first lunch programme.

The Centre provides hot-cooked meals to kids as part of this initiative. The plan will benefit over 118 million students in grades 1-8 around the nation.