School 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...

September 5, 2026 4:23 PM

President Murmu Confers National Awards on Teachers, Calls for Making India Skill Capital, Knowledge Superpower

President Droupadi Murmu conferred National Awards on teachers from across the country at a function held in the National Capital today on Teachers’ Day. Speaking on the occasion, the President said that academic excellence, skill development and entrepreneurship hold immense importance in the country’s development, and establishing India as the skill capital of the world and transforming it into a knowledge superpower are among the national priorities. She said that education is the most e...

September 5, 2026 8:45 AM

President Murmu to honour 48 teachers with National Teachers Awards today

President Droupadi Murmu will confer the National Teachers Awards on 48 school teachers at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi today, September 5, as the nation celebrates Teachers’ Day. Short documentaries highlighting the exemplary work and achievements of each awardee will also be showcased during the event, providing insight into their contributions to school education and the impact they have made in the lives of their students. The Department of School Education and Literacy under the Ministry ...

August 20, 2026 3:51 PM

Transforming school education for a stronger foundation of Viksit Bharat

India’s school education system is undergoing a significant transformation driven by a sustained focus on access, quality, equity, inclusion and technology. The latest UDISE+ 2025-26 report provides compelling evidence of this progress, reflecting the Narendra Modi government’s commitment to building an education system that prepares young Indians for the opportunities and challenges of the 21st century. The scale of India’s school education system itself is remarkable. The country now ha...

August 17, 2026 5:42 PM

Beyond the numbers: How India’s school education system is changing, according to UDISE+ 2025–26

India’s school education system is showing broad-based signs of progress, with improvements in enrolment, teacher availability, student retention, transition rates, gender participation and school infrastructure, according to the Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) 2025–26 report released by the Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSE&L). The report provides a comprehensive picture of the country’s school education landscape, covering 14.67 lakh s...