PM SHRI Schools

Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship recently laid foundation Stone of PM Shri Schools and the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Residential School in Uttarakhand.

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About the PM SHRI Schools:

• The PM SHRI (Schools for Rising India) is a Centrally sponsored scheme, that aims to achieve qualitative teaching based on discussion, learning and cognitive development, with 21st century skills.
• It will help develop and upgrade 14,500 schools across the country by strengthening the existing schools.
• To be implemented from 2022-23 to 2026-27, it will have all components of the National Education Policy 2020.

Impact on schools:

• The exemplary school will offer mentorship to other schools in vicinity.
• The schools will have a modern method to impart education including labs, smart classrooms, libraries, sports equipment, art room.
• The schools will be developed as green schools with water conservation, waste recycling, energy-efficient infrastructure.

Impact on students:

• Scheme will focus on achieving proficiency in learning abilities of every child in every grade.
• Assessments will be based on conceptual understanding; application of knowledge in real-life situations and integration of organic lifestyle in curriculum.

Other key facts:

• Vidhya Samiksha Kendra (VSK) is a technology-based model that helps real time monitoring of employees and other stakeholders.
• VSK was launched initially in Gujarat and will also be launched in Uttarakhand.

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