PM-SHRI Scheme and Recent Developments The Delhi Government has decided to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Central Government to implement the Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM-SHRI) scheme. This follows a similar move by Punjab.
The Education Ministry had previously stopped funding under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) for Delhi, Punjab, and West Bengal due to their reluctance to join the PM-SHRI scheme.
Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA):
The SSA is an integrated scheme that aims to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education from pre-school to class XII.
It includes three schemes:
Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA), and Teacher Education (TE).
Key Points:
- Focus on improving school education quality through the teacher and technology.
- Implemented as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme.
- Funding Ratio: 90:10 for North-Eastern States and Himalayan States, and 60:40 for others.
Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM-SHRI) Scheme: PM-SHRI is a centrally sponsored initiative launched in
2022 with the goal of establishing over
14,500 PM SHRI Schools by enhancing existing schools in line with the
National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
Objectives:
- Inclusive & nurturing environment for every student.
- Offering quality infrastructure, diverse learning experiences, and safety for students.
Funding:
- 60:40 funding pattern between the Centre and States/UTs (with Legislature).
- 90:10 funding for North Eastern and Himalayan States, and 100% funding for Union Territories without legislature.
Key Features of PM SHRI Schools: - Focus on holistic student development (communication, collaboration, critical thinking).
- Experiential and learner-centered teaching methods.
- Modern facilities like Smart Classrooms, Vocational Labs, Atal Tinkering Labs, Computer Labs, and Science Labs.
- Promotion of green initiatives like water conservation and waste recycling.
- Competency-based assessments focusing on real-life applications.
Eligibility:
- Schools managed by Central/State/UT Governments or local bodies.
- Includes Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) and Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) (non-project, permanent buildings).
Monitoring Framework:
- School Quality Assessment Framework (SQAF) will monitor and evaluate schools regularly to ensure adherence to high standards.
Selection Process:
- 3-stage Challenge Mode:
- Stage 1: MoU with Centre.
- Stage 2: Identification of eligible schools via UDISED+ data.
- Stage 3: Schools compete based on certain criteria, followed by verification and recommendation by States/UTs and an Expert Committee.
National Education Policy (NEP) 2020: NEP 2020 aims to make India a
global knowledge superpower. It introduces key reforms in the education sector:
Key Features:
- Universal access to education from pre-primary to Grade 12.
- Focus on early childhood care and education for children aged 3-6.
- New 5+3+3+4 curricular structure for different age groups.
- Integration of arts, sciences, curricular and extracurricular activities, and vocational and academic streams.
- Promotion of multilingualism and use of Indian languages.
- PARAKH: A National Assessment Centre to assess and improve holistic development.
- Establishment of a Gender Inclusion Fund and Special Education Zones for disadvantaged groups.
The
PM-SHRI scheme plays a critical role in realizing the vision of the
NEP 2020, aiming to bring about significant advancements in the
quality of education and
infrastructure across India's schools.
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