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PM SHRI Scheme: Kerala Joins, Calling It Tactical

27 October 20251 min read
GOVERNMENT SCHEMESPM SHRI Scheme:Kerala Joins,Calling It Tactical27 October 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Kerala joined PM SHRI, with its education minister calling it a tactical move against denial of education funds; the CPI and Left allies objected.

Key facts

  • Minister: V. Sivankutty.
  • Launch: September 2022.
  • Funding: 60:40, Centre and States.
  • Target: 14,500 schools.

About PM SHRI

PM Schools for Rising India upgrades existing schools into model institutions showing NEP 2020 ideas: experiential learning, digital education, holistic growth.

Exam angle

  • Ratio 60:40; policy link NEP 2020.

Test yourself

1. PM SHRI stands for:

The notes give PM Schools for Rising India.

2. What is the Centre-State funding ratio under PM SHRI?

The scheme is funded 60:40.

3. How many schools is PM SHRI targeted to develop across India?

The target is 14,500 schools.