Kerala's New UDF Government Faces Decision on PM SHRI Education Scheme
PM SHRI row: Kerala’s incoming UDF govt to face call on scheme once dubbed CPM-BJP pact
Mathrubhumi English
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Following the recent election victory of the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) in Kerala, the Union Education Ministry plans to urge the state to implement the Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) scheme. This comes after stalled progress under the previous Left Democratic Front (LDF) government, which faced internal objections regarding the initiative.
- 01The UDF's victory prompts renewed efforts from the Centre to implement the PM SHRI scheme in Kerala.
- 02The previous LDF government had stalled the scheme due to internal disagreements.
- 03The Centre will send letters to Kerala's Chief Secretary urging immediate action on the PM SHRI implementation.
- 04The PM SHRI scheme aims to develop selected schools as model institutions aligned with the National Education Policy 2020.
- 05A new school-level mental health policy is also being prepared by the Ministry of Education.
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In the wake of the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) winning the recent Kerala Assembly elections, the Union Education Ministry is set to push for the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) scheme. This initiative aims to transform selected schools into model institutions in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The previous Left Democratic Front (LDF) government had stalled the PM SHRI process due to objections from its ally, the Communist Party of India (CPI). The Ministry plans to send letters to Kerala's Chief Secretary, urging immediate action on the scheme, which had been delayed despite Congress-ruled states like Karnataka and Telangana moving forward with it. Additionally, the Ministry is preparing to release a school-level mental health policy aimed at providing counselling support and early identification of student stress, emphasizing the importance of a child's overall well-being.
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The implementation of the PM SHRI scheme could enhance educational infrastructure and resources in Kerala, benefiting students and educators.
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