PM SHRI Scheme -Transforming Indian Schools for a New Era of Education

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October 30, 2025

The PM SHRI Scheme (Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India) is one of the most ambitious education reforms in India’s history.

Launched in 2022, the PM SHRI yojana aims to transform over 14,500 existing schools into model institutions that exemplify the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

These schools are being upgraded with modern infrastructure, smart classrooms, inclusive education practices, and holistic, competency-based learning methods.

PM SHRI yojana focuses on improving not just buildings or facilities, but the entire learning ecosystem — teachers, pedagogy, assessments, and community participation.

PM SHRI Yojana at a Glance

Category	Details
Scheme Name	Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI)
Launch Date	7 September 2022 (approved by Union Cabinet)
Implemented By	Ministry of Education, Government of India
Scheme Type	Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS)
Scheme Duration	2022 – 2027 (5 Years)
Target Schools	~ 14,500 existing Government and Local Body schools
Funding Pattern	60 : 40 (General States / UTs) · 90 : 10 (North-Eastern & Himalayan States) · 100 % (Central for UTs / KVS / NVS)
Total Budget Outlay	₹ 27,360 crore (₹ 18,128 crore Central share)
Core Objective	Upgrade existing schools as model institutions showcasing NEP 2020 principles
Key Focus Areas	Infrastructure modernisation · Digital classrooms · Inclusive education · Teacher training · Green campuses
Official Website	🔗 pmshri.education.gov.in
Helpline Email	📧 help.pmshri@education.gov.in (official support channel)
Helpline Phone	☎️ 1800-111-XXX (toll-free education helpline; check portal for updates)
Nodal Ministry	Department of School Education & Literacy (DoSEL)
Eligibility Criteria	Existing Govt./Local Body Schools meeting SQAF and NEP 2020 readiness standards
Application Mode	Online via official PM SHRI portal (Challenge Mode selection)
Official Guidelines PDF	📄 Download Guidelines (PDF)
Monitoring System	School Quality Assessment Framework (SQAF) · UDISE+ Data · Field Verification
Latest Update (2025)	13,000 + schools approved across states in four phases

Why the PM SHRI Scheme Matters

The scheme addresses long-standing issues in India’s school system — from uneven quality to outdated pedagogy. It brings a systemic approach to school improvement by identifying and upgrading existing institutions into “laboratories of learning” that demonstrate how NEP 2020 can be implemented in real classrooms.

By focusing on high-quality, inclusive, and equitable education, the PM SHRI schools aim to ensure that every student acquires foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN), digital fluency, and 21st-century life skills.

Key Objectives of the PM SHRI Scheme

Deliver high-quality education aligned with NEP 2020.
Promote inclusive and equitable schooling for all children, regardless of background.
Develop 21st-century competencies such as critical thinking, creativity, communication, and collaboration.
Upgrade school infrastructure with smart classrooms, libraries, labs, and green campuses.
Mentor and cluster nearby schools, creating a ripple effect of best practices.
Encourage holistic development — focusing on academics, emotional well-being, and co-curricular growth.

Selection Criteria and Process (“Challenge Mode”)

The PM SHRI scheme follows a transparent, competitive selection process called Challenge Mode. Only those schools that meet strict eligibility and quality benchmarks qualify.

Stage	What’s Checked	Who Verifies	Key Notes
1. State/UT Onboarding	States/UTs sign MoU agreeing to NEP 2020 and PM SHRI norms	Ministry of Education + State/UT	Scheme runs 2022-23 to 2026-27
2. Eligibility Screen	Infrastructure, safety, UDISE data, FLN focus	State PMU + District officials	Only eligible schools progress
3. Self-Assessment (SQAF)	Pedagogy, inclusion, assessment, leadership	School + State facilitation	Uses School Quality Assessment Framework
4. Field Verification	On-site validation of facilities & learning practices	Third-party teams	Linked to PM SHRI Guiding Framework
5. State Recommendation	Ranked list of qualifying schools	State PMU	Forwarded to MoE
6. Central Approval	Due diligence + regional balance	Ministry of Education	Multi-phase approvals
7. Notification & Onboarding	Schools formally declared PM SHRI institutions	MoE + State/UT	Begin mentoring and monitoring role

Category	Centre : State Share	Notes
General States / UTs with legislature	60 : 40	Standard CSS ratio
North-Eastern & Himalayan States	90 : 10	Enhanced central support
UTs without legislature & KVS/NVS schools	100% Central	Fully funded by Centre
Scheme Duration	2022-23 → 2026-27	~₹27,360 crore budget

Note The fund covers both capital expenditure (labs, classrooms, green campus) and operational expenditure (teacher training, pedagogy shifts, inclusion programs)

State-Wise Implementation Snapshot

Metric	Status / Figure	Notes
Total target	~14,500 schools	MoE Dashboard 2025
Schools selected till 2024	12,000 +	Across 4 phases
Central schools (KVS / NVS)	834	Fully Centre-funded
State example	Kerala signed on in Oct 2025 after policy alignment	Recent news
Implementation period	5 years (2022-23 → 2026-27)	Post-phase maintenance by States

Infographic Summary

Benefits of the PM SHRI Scheme

Raises public school standards to match top private institutions.
Models NEP 2020 implementation through real examples.
Improves infrastructure and digital readiness.
Promotes inclusive education for differently-abled and marginalized students.
Encourages mentorship networks for continuous improvement.
Builds community participation and parental trust in government schools.
Strengthens teacher capacity via continuous professional development.

Challenges of Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India

Ensuring consistent quality across diverse geographies.
Maintaining standards after the scheme period ends.
Building teacher and community buy-in for pedagogical change.
Monitoring real learning outcomes, not just infrastructure.
Balancing funding release & utilisation efficiency across states.

PM SHRI Schools – State-Wise Data

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S.No.	State / UT	Primary	Elementary	Secondary	Sr. Secondary	Total PM SHRI Schools
1	Andaman & Nicobar Islands	1	1	1	8	11
2	Andhra Pradesh	35	27	658	135	855
3	Arunachal Pradesh	13	38	32	8	91
4	Assam	88	33	138	123	382
5	Bihar	16	284	190	314	804
6	Chandigarh	0	0	0	2	2
7	Chhattisgarh	190	3	10	138	341
8	Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu	1	4	1	0	6
9	Goa	6	1	18	0	25
10	Gujarat	4	372	25	47	448
11	Haryana	0	0	5	236	241
12	Himachal Pradesh	56	0	5	119	180
13	Jammu & Kashmir	2	105	215	74	396
14	Jharkhand	14	105	135	85	339
15	Karnataka	13	391	68	6	478
16	Ladakh	1	13	18	4	36
17	Lakshadweep	3	4	0	4	11
18	Madhya Pradesh	15	112	236	330	693
19	Maharashtra	207	468	110	42	827
20	Manipur	21	19	46	19	105
21	Meghalaya	33	1	15	6	55
22	Mizoram	28	1	0	1	30
23	Nagaland	2	23	13	5	43
24	Odisha	0	24	368	58	450
25	Puducherry	0	0	3	9	12
26	Punjab	0	0	59	174	233
27	Rajasthan	16	123	18	482	639
28	Sikkim	3	10	8	22	43
29	Telangana	82	30	472	210	794
30	Tripura	4	20	28	32	84
31	Uttar Pradesh	440	1128	1	141	1710
32	Uttarakhand	35	0	11	180	226
33	Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVS)	0	0	14	855	869
34	Navodaya Vidyalayas (NVS)	0	0	0	620	620
Total		1329	3340	2921	4489	12079

PM SHRI KV School List

PM Shri KV School List Download

Source: kvsangathan.nic.in

The Road Ahead

The PM SHRI scheme represents a turning point in India’s education system. By modernizing thousands of schools and aligning them with NEP 2020, it lays the groundwork for a generation of confident, skilled, and responsible citizens.

If implemented well, these model schools will become the benchmark for quality education — inclusive, innovative, and future-ready — helping India realise the vision of a “Viksit Bharat @ 2047.”

PM SHRI Scheme – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. When was the PM SHRI scheme launched?

The Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) scheme was officially approved by the Union Cabinet on 7 September 2022. Some launch events were held around Teachers’ Day (5 September 2022) to mark the occasion.

2. What is the full form of PM SHRI?

PM SHRI stands for Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India, a government initiative to develop model schools aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP 2020).

3. What is the objective of the PM SHRI scheme?

The objective is to upgrade existing government schools into model institutions that provide high-quality, inclusive, and joyful learning experiences while implementing NEP 2020 in full spirit.

4. How many schools are covered under PM SHRI?

The scheme aims to develop over 14,500 schools across India as PM SHRI model schools during 2022-23 to 2026-27.

5. What is the total budget for the PM SHRI scheme?

The total project cost is approximately ₹ 27,360 crore, including a central share of about ₹ 18,128 crore over a five-year period.

6. What is the funding pattern under the PM SHRI scheme?

The funding follows a cost-sharing model: 60:40 for general States/UTs with legislature, 90:10 for North-Eastern and Himalayan States, and 100% central funding for UTs without legislature and KVS/NVS schools.

7. Does the PM SHRI scheme create new schools?

No. The scheme upgrades existing schools managed by Central, State, UT Governments, or local bodies, rather than establishing new ones.

8. Which types of schools are eligible for PM SHRI?

Government and local body-managed elementary, secondary, and senior secondary schools are eligible if they meet the minimum infrastructure, governance, and performance criteria defined by the Ministry of Education.

9. How are PM SHRI schools selected?

Schools are selected through a Challenge Mode Process involving seven stages: State onboarding, eligibility screening, self-assessment (SQAF), field verification, state recommendation, central approval, and notification.

10. Is there any limit on the number of PM SHRI schools per district or block?

Yes. As per guidelines, only two schools (one elementary and one secondary/senior secondary) can be selected per block or urban local body (ULB).

11. What is the minimum qualifying benchmark for selection?

Minimum score requirements during evaluation are around 70% for urban schools and 60% for rural schools as per SQAF criteria.

12. What improvements will a school see after becoming a PM SHRI school?

Schools will get upgraded infrastructure, digital classrooms, STEM labs, green campus initiatives, teacher training, inclusive education facilities, and competency-based learning modules.

13. How long will the PM SHRI scheme run?

The scheme covers the period 2022-23 to 2026-27. After that, States and UTs will maintain the standards independently.

14. What is the role of NEP 2020 in PM SHRI schools?

PM SHRI schools serve as real-world models for implementing the National Education Policy 2020, promoting experiential learning, multilingual education, skill development, and holistic growth.

15. Will PM SHRI schools mentor other institutions?

Yes. Each PM SHRI school will act as a hub for its cluster and mentor nearby schools to share best practices and pedagogical innovation.

16. What are the main benefits of PM SHRI schools?

Better learning outcomes, stronger teacher capacity, enhanced digital infrastructure, environment-friendly campuses, and inclusive education for all learners.

17. How can a school apply for PM SHRI status?

Schools must apply through the official portal (pmshri.education.gov.in) during the selection window opened by their State/UT government after MoU signing.

18. How is progress monitored under PM SHRI?

The Ministry of Education tracks progress through the UDISE+ data system, field visits, and the School Quality Assessment Framework (SQAF) with yearly review reports.

19. Are private schools eligible under PM SHRI?

No. The scheme is limited to government and local body schools to strengthen the public education system.

20. Which states have joined the PM SHRI scheme?

Most states and UTs have signed MoUs with the Ministry of Education. As of 2025, Kerala also joined after initial policy review, along with Tamil Nadu, Punjab, Haryana, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and others.

21. What is the impact expected from PM SHRI schools?

Enhanced student achievement, digital literacy, inclusivity, environmental awareness, and 21st-century competencies to prepare learners for a knowledge-driven future.

22. Where can I find the list of PM SHRI schools?

The official state-wise lists and implementation status are available on the Ministry of Education portal: https://pmshri.education.gov.in.

23. Who manages the PM SHRI scheme implementation?

The scheme is implemented jointly by the Ministry of Education (Government of India), State/UT education departments, and autonomous bodies like KVS and NVS.

24. What is the vision behind PM SHRI?

The vision is to create schools that embody NEP 2020 principles—holistic development, critical thinking, innovation, and equal access for every child in India.

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