State PCS - Rajasthan (RAS)

• 16 Aug 2025

PM Schools for Rising India (PM-SHRI) Scheme

Why in News? 

A team from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) visited various schools in Jaisalmer to review the implementation of the  Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM-SHRI) Scheme.  

• The team aimed to assess the ground-level implementation of the PM SHRI scheme, engage with stakeholders and beneficiaries, identify good practices, address regional challenges, and collect inputs for evidence-based documentation to enhance the scheme’s effectiveness. 

Key Facts About PM SHRI Scheme 

• Launch: 7th September 2022 (Centrally Sponsored Scheme). 
• Duration of Scheme: From 2022-23 to 2026-27  
• Coverage: Development of over 14,500 existing schools managed by Central, State, UT governments, and local bodies. 
• Objective: Showcase National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 implementation and act as model schools mentoring nearby institutions. 
• Funding Pattern: 
  • 60:40 between the Centre and States/UTs with legislature (except J&K). 
  • 90:10 for Northeastern and Himalayan States and J&K. 
  • 100% for UTs without legislature. 
• Key Features of PM SHRI Schools: 
  • Focus on holistic student development, including communication, collaboration, and critical thinking. 
  • Experiential, inquiry-driven, and learner-centred teaching methods. 
  • Modern facilities like labs, libraries, art rooms, and "green" initiatives (water conservation, waste recycling). 
  • Best-in-class facilities such as Smart Classrooms, Computer Labs, Integrated Science Labs, and Atal Tinkering Labs. 
  • Competency-based assessments prioritizing real-life learning outcomes.