PM Shri Schools (PM Schools For Rising India)

Quick Facts 

• Purpose: Provide equitable, inclusive, and joyful education while nurturing holistic, well-rounded individuals with 21st-century skills 
• Type: Centrally Sponsored Scheme 
• Beneficiaries: More than 20 lakh students are expected to be direct beneficiaries of scheme 
• Tenure: 5 years (2022-23 to 2026-27)

Objectives

• Development of more than 14500 schools across country as PM SHRI Schools to showcase all components of National Education Policy (NEP) 2020

Salient Features

Selection Method: Transparent challenge mode with schools self-applying through an online portal.  High-Quality Education:  Experiential and holistic pedagogy aligned with NEP 2020.  Competency-based assessments focusing on conceptual understanding and real-life applications.  Green Schools: Incorporation of eco-friendly practices like solar panels, water conservation, waste management, and plastic-free initiatives.  Enhanced Infrastructure:  Smart classrooms, digital libraries, vocational labs, playgrounds, and state-of-the-art science labs.  Furniture and learning tools tailored for various grades, including Jadui Pitara and outdoor play materials.  Skill Development:  Integration of vocational training, internships, and entrepreneurship opportunities.  Collaboration with local industries and Sector Skill Councils. Mentoring and Leadership: PM SHRI schools to mentor and lead nearby schools, creating a ripple effect for quality education.  Inclusive Education:  Focus on equity and inclusion with safe infrastructure for girls and children with special needs (CWSN).  Promotion of mother tongue/local languages as a medium of instruction.  Monitoring and Quality Assurance: Regular evaluations using a School Quality Assessment Framework (SQAF). Geo-tagging of schools for selection and monitoring.  Convergence and Community Participation: Collaboration with Panchayati Raj Institutions, Urban Local Bodies, and community groups for infrastructure development and resource pooling.  Implementation Strategy  Implemented through existing administrative structures of Samagra Shiksha, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS), and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS). Monitored rigorously to ensure adherence to NEP 2020 goals.