Education
PM SHRI Schools Scheme
PM Schools for Rising India - model schools showcasing the National Education Policy 2020.
Education Min.
Nodal Body
At a Glance
PM SHRI (PM Schools for Rising India) is a centrally sponsored scheme approved in 2022 to develop and upgrade more than 14,500 schools across India into exemplar schools. These model schools fully embody the spirit of the National Education Policy 2020, offering quality teaching, modern infrastructure, and a holistic, inclusive and experiential learning environment that nurtures well-rounded students.
Key Features & Objectives
1
Model NEP schools. Develops more than 14,500 existing schools managed by central, state, UT governments and local bodies as model schools.
2
Holistic education. Focuses on cognitive development, 21st-century skills, and experiential, inquiry-driven and learner-centred pedagogy.
3
Modern infrastructure. Equips schools with smart classrooms, labs, libraries, ICT, sports facilities and green/eco-friendly features.
4
Mentorship & quality benchmark. PM SHRI schools act as mentors and benchmarks for other schools in their neighbourhood.
5
School Quality Assessment Framework. Uses a defined assessment framework to ensure standards and monitor learning outcomes.
Key Facts
| Full form |
PM Schools for Rising India |
| Approved/launched |
2022 |
| Ministry |
Ministry of Education |
| Target |
More than 14,500 schools |
| Type |
Centrally Sponsored Scheme |
| Anchor policy |
National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 |
★ EXAM FOCUS
PM SHRI stands for 'PM Schools for Rising India', launched in 2022 under the Ministry of Education to upgrade 14,500+ schools as model NEP 2020 schools. Remember it is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme and the schools serve as mentor/benchmark institutions implementing NEP 2020.
Practice MCQs
Test your understanding with these 5 questions (correct answer highlighted).
1
What does PM SHRI stand for?
A. PM Schools for Rising India ✓
B. PM Skilling and Higher Research Institutes
C. PM Sustainable Housing Rural Initiative
D. PM Scheme for Higher Resource Investment
2
PM SHRI is implemented by which ministry?
A. Ministry of Skill Development
B. Ministry of Education ✓
C. Ministry of Rural Development
D. Ministry of Women and Child Development
3
Approximately how many schools are targeted under PM SHRI?
A. 1,500
B. 5,000
C. 14,500+ ✓
D. 50,000
4
PM SHRI schools are designed to showcase which policy?
A. National Health Policy
B. National Education Policy 2020 ✓
C. National Skill Policy
D. National Logistics Policy
5
In which year was the PM SHRI scheme launched/approved?
A. 2018
B. 2020
C. 2022 ✓
D. 2024
