Every school, a model school: PM SHRI’s push for future-ready education

September 11, 2026 12:53 AM

Every school, a model school: PM SHRI’s push for future-ready education

India’s school education system is undergoing a gradual shift from an infrastructure-focused approach towards one centred on quality, inclusion, experiential learning and future-ready skills. At the heart of this transformation is the Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) Scheme, which seeks to turn more than 14,500 existing schools into exemplar institutions aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Launched on September 7, 2022, PM SHRI is being implemented as a Cen...

West Bengal to implement NEP, PM-SHRI scheme: CM Suvendu Adhikari

July 14, 2026 1:41 PM

West Bengal to implement NEP, PM-SHRI scheme: CM Suvendu Adhikari

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday said that the state has joined the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the PM Schools for Rising India (PM-SHRI) scheme, paving the way for the release of central funds during the current financial year. Following a meeting with Union and state officials in Kolkata, the Chief Minister outlined a series of education reforms, including improved school infrastructure, gas-based cooking for mid-day meals, phased installation of solar panels...