One-Third Budget Spent, Most States Given Under 25% Funds: What Ails PM SHRI?

At least three states, including Bihar and Nagaland, have received zero funds from the Centre under the PM SHRI scheme.  

The Centre has not disbursed more than 25 percent of its share to 17 states, including Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Karnataka, under the PM SHRI scheme.  

The PM SHRI (PM ScHools for Rising India) scheme was approved by the Union Cabinet in September 2022 with the aim to develop more than 14,500 PM SHRI schools and provide them “high-quality education in an equitable and inclusive environment as envisioned in the National Education Policy, 2020.” 

For this, existing schools being managed by the central and state governments, including Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVS) and Navodaya Vidyalayas (NVS), are selected for upgrading infrastructure, technology integration, teacher training, pedagogy and inclusive practices.