Paper: GS – II, Subject: Society and Social Justice, Topic: Social Sector – Education, Issue: PM-SHRI Scheme.
Context:
The PM-SHRI scheme (2022) aims to develop 14,500 model schools showcasing the NEP 2020. Kerala’s recent decision to adopt the scheme, reversing its earlier opposition, has triggered political controversy in the state.
Key Takeaways:
What is the PM SHRI Scheme?
- PM SHRI (PM Schools for Rising India) is a centrally sponsored scheme launched under NEP 2020.
Objective: To establish 14,500 model schools focused on:
- Holistic education (experiential and inquiry-driven learning).
- 21st-century skill development.
- Eco-friendly infrastructure (green buildings, water conservation, waste recycling).
- Competency-based assessment instead of rote learning.
Key Features of PM SHRI Schools
- Enhanced infrastructure: Labs, libraries, art rooms.
- Integration of technology: Smart classrooms and digital learning tools.
- Holistic learning approach: Play-based learning in the early years, with flexible teaching methods.
- School Quality Assessment Framework (SQAF): Regular evaluation to maintain high standards.
- Selection through Challenge Mode: Schools apply to become PM SHRI schools based on performance.
- Budget: ₹27,360 crore for 5 years (2022-23 to 2026-27), with ₹18,128 crore as central share.
What is Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)?
- SSA is a centrally sponsored scheme aimed at ensuring universal access to quality education from pre-primary to higher secondary levels.
- It supports States in implementing the Right to Education (RTE) Act, which guarantees free and compulsory education for children aged 6-14 years.
- The scheme focuses on: School infrastructure development, Teacher training and recruitment, Learning outcome improvements, Inclusive education for disadvantaged groups.
Kerala’s PM-SHRI Opposition and Reversal:
The PM-SHRI scheme advances educational reform under NEP 2020, but Kerala’s U-turn highlights Centre–State tensions, reflecting pragmatism amid debates on federal autonomy and central influence.
https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/pm-shri-kerala-what-is-the-scheme-states-oppose-10327938
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