Over 13,000 schools being revamped under PM SHRI scheme, 20 lakh students to benefit

More than 13000 schools across the country are being revamped under the Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India PM SHRI Scheme with the initiative expected to directly benefit more than 20 lakh students according to a government statementThe PM SHRI Scheme aims to develop more than 14500 existing schools as exemplar institutions aligned with the vision of the National Education Policy NEP 2020 The scheme has a total outlay of Rs 27360 crore for the five years from 202223 to 202627Launched on September 7 2022 the scheme focuses on strengthening school infrastructure improving pedagogy promoting inclusion and sustainability and equipping students with skills required to meet the demands of the 21st century The scheme completed four years this yearAccording to government data as of July this year 13092 schools have been selected as PM SHRI Schools across States and Union TerritoriesThe selected institutions include schools under the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan KVS Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti NVS and National Council of Educational Research and Training NCERTThe 13092 schools account for around 90 per cent of the total target envisaged under the schemeThe government expects the initiative to directly benefit more than 20 lakh students through improved infrastructure learning facilities and educational practicesIndia is witnessing a significant transformation in its school education system marked by a growing emphasis on quality equity inclusion and futureready learning With 1471 lakh schools serving more than 2469 crore students the education system is increasingly focused on enhancing learning outcomes and creating enabling environments that support the holistic development of every learner officials saidThe PM SHRI initiative aims to improve existing schools and transform them into exemplar institutions that demonstrate effective implementation of the NEP 2020The selected schools are intended to serve as models for other institutions by adopting modern teaching and learning practices while providing an inclusive and supportive educational environmentWith a total project cost of Rs 27360 crore the scheme focuses on strengthening more than 14500 existing schools and developing them as exemplar institutions that can showcase the objectives and principles of the National Education PolicyThese schools are envisioned to offer students safe stimulating and welcoming learning environments The initiative also seeks to ensure that students have access to quality infrastructure suitable learning resources and diverse learning experiences that support their overall developmentThe PM SHRI scheme is being implemented over five years from 202223 to 202627 Of the total project cost of Rs 27360 crore the Central share is Rs 18128 croreThe scale of financial support being provided under the initiative has also increased significantly in recent years The Central share of the approved Project Approval Board PAB outlay increased from Rs 2520 crore in 202324 to Rs 5224 crore in 202627This represents an increase of around 107 per cent reflecting the expanding scale of investment in strengthening PM SHRI schools and improving the quality of education and learning environments available to students across the countryThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever