PM SHRI Scheme Hits 90% Target: 13,092 Exemplar Schools Selected to Showcase NEP 2020 Vision
PM SHRI Scheme has selected 13,092 of its targeted 14,500 exemplar schools across 36 States and UTs. Operating with a ₹27,360 crore outlay through 2026–27, these schools serve as mentor institutions implementing NEP 2020 through modern infrastructure, digital tools, green technologies, and holistic, skill-based education.
PM SHRI Scheme: The school education system of India is witnessing a sea change in its approach by shifting its priorities from infrastructure development to quality, equity, inclusion, and future-proofed learning. The system educates more than 24.69 crore students through 14.71 lakh schools and strives to implement policies into institutional practices. While the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 provides the framework for the vision of the government, the Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) scheme is its flagship implementation mechanism.
Launched on September 7, 2022, the scheme is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme of the Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education and serves as a catalyst for systemic reforms by making the existing public schools model institutions in the country.
PM SHRI Scheme: Overview & Progress Highlights
Below are the highlights of the PM SHRI Scheme:
| Parameter | Details |
| Official Scheme Name | Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) |
| Launch Date | September 7, 2022 |
| Implementation Window | FY 2022–23 to FY 2026–27 (5 Years) |
| Total Project Outlay | ₹27,360 Crore (Central Share: ₹18,128 Crore) |
| Target Institutions | Over 14,500 Exemplar Schools |
| Selected Schools | 13,092 Schools (~90% of target achieved) |
| Geographical Reach | 36 States/UTs | 725 Districts | 8,340 Blocks/ULBs |
| Direct Beneficiaries | Over 20 Lakh Students |
Six Structural Pillars of PM SHRI Scheme
The development of PM SHRI institutions is based on six basic pillars that are taken from the important chapters of NEP 2020:
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Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment: Shift to competency-based, experiential and inquiry driven learning that is informed by 5+3+3+4 pedagogy and Holistic Progress Card.
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Access and Infrastructure: Ensuring up-to-date and secure infrastructure inclusive of science labs, sports facility, ICT infrastructure and smart classrooms.
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Human Resource and Leadership Development: Empowering principals and teachers through continuous professional development through DIETs.
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Inclusion and Gender Equality: Creating safe and inclusive schools that cater to diverse learners, disadvantaged communities and those who learn in multiple languages.
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School Management, Governance and Beneficiary Satisfaction: Using the School Quality Assessment Framework (SQAF) for systematic quality monitoring.
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Green School: Ensuring environmental sustainability through use of solar energy, rain water harvesting, plastic free campus and energy-efficient practices.
Siddhi Sharma is an education journalist at Jagran Josh. A Journalism and Mass Communication graduate from IP University, she brings sharp newsroom instincts developed during her previous stint at Zee News. At Jagran Josh, Siddhi specializes in decoding the educational updates. Her coverage is highly exam-centric, ranging from curated news blogs for competitive exams to crucial school board and university news. Combining her strong media foundations with a research-driven approach, she creates reliable, high-utility content that helps students and aspirants stay ahead of the curve. Her writing is factual, engaging, and tailored to meet the fast-paced needs of modern learners and exam aspirants.
