PM Shri Scheme Implementation Overview

PM SHRI Scheme Overview

• Objective: Strengthen over 14,500 schools across India under the PM Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) initiative.
• Current Status: 13,092 schools selected as PM SHRI schools, including those from states, Union Territories, KVS, NVS, and NCERT.

Key Features

• Alignment with NEP 2020: The scheme demonstrates all components of the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020, promoting quality education in an equitable and inclusive environment.
• Inclusive Education: Focuses on catering to diverse socio-economic backgrounds and multilingual needs of students, ensuring active participation in the learning process.

Implementation Period

• Duration: 2022-23 to 2026-27.
• Funding: Allocation and disbursement of funds began in FY 2023-24, with a detailed breakdown provided for subsequent fiscal years (2024-25, 2025-26, 2026-27).

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)

• State Participation: States/UTs sign an MoU with the central government, committing to help schools achieve the standards set for PM SHRI schools.
• Challenge Mode Selection: Schools compete through a challenge mode to receive support for becoming model schools.

Curriculum Guidelines

• Curriculum Framework: Schools will follow the CBSE or state-specific curriculum based on affiliation, aligning with the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) and State Curriculum Framework (SCF).
• New Structure: The curriculum will adhere to the new 5+3+3+4 structure, reflecting in NCF-FS and NCF-SE.

Constitutional and Educational Principles

• Adherence to Values: States are encouraged to tailor their curricula to meet state-specific needs while following fundamental principles and constitutional values.
• Kerala's MoU: Kerala signed an MoU on October 23, 2025, to adopt a transparent challenge mode for school selection.

Goals of the PM SHRI Scheme

• Holistic Development: Focus on cognitive development while fostering 21st-century skills and overall personality development.
• Safe Learning Environment: Aims to create an inclusive, enjoyable learning atmosphere that meets the needs of students from diverse backgrounds.

Consequences of Non-participation

• Impact of MoU Signing: States that do not sign the MoU or opt out will be deprived of the benefits offered by the PM SHRI scheme.

Financial Allocation and Data

• Funding Overview: Detailed funding allocations for FY 2023-24, FY 2024-25, FY 2025-26, and FY 2026-27 provided in ₹ crore, indicating states/UTs that have not onboarded the PM SHRI scheme.
• SNA SPARSH Onboarding: The scheme was onboarded on SNA SPARSH from FY 2025-26.

Conclusion

The PM SHRI scheme is a comprehensive initiative aimed at enhancing the quality of education in India by creating model schools that reflect the principles of NEP 2020, promoting inclusivity, and ensuring that all children receive the necessary support to thrive in a nurturing educational environment.