| Central Schemes for Students Central Sponsored: Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman (PM Poshan) scheme, launched in 2021, provides hot-cooked meals to around 118 million students in government and government-aided schools. Central Sector Scholarship Scheme: PRAGATI (for girl students) and PM Yashasvi (for OBC, economically backward, and nomadic tribes) are also part of the government’s student welfare initiatives. |
- Delhi has formally joined the PM SHRI (PM Schools for Rising India) scheme nearly two years after its launch as MoU was signed with the Ministry of Education (MoE) for implementation.
- The PM SHRI scheme aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
- It aimed at redeveloping 14,500 existing schools into exemplar model schools.
- The scheme will be implemented in all states over five years.
- It is centrally sponsored scheme, in which centre will contribute 60% of the funding for school upgrades.
- Schools will adopt a modern, transformational, and holistic approach to education.
- Emphasis will be on discovery-oriented and learning-centric teaching methods.
- Smart classrooms, sports facilities, and the latest technology will be integrated.
- Upgrades will include labs, libraries, art rooms, and green infrastructure such as water conservation, waste recycling, and energy efficiency.
- Out of few states who had concerns about scheme, Punjab joined in August, Tamil Nadu and Kerala are expected to sign the MoU soon, excluding only West Bengal.
Dig Deeper: Read about the New Education Policy, 2020.
