Lok Sabha Question No. 2413 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-04
Subject: School selected under PM SHRI  Scheme
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Dr. Anand Kumar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION AND LITERACY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO - 2413 ANSWERED ON - 04/08/2025

## School selected under PM SHRI Scheme

†2413. Dr. Anand Kumar:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether more than 1700 schools in Uttar Pradesh have been selected for upgradation under the PM School for Rising India (PM-SHRI) scheme and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the details of schools selected from Bahraich Lok Sabha Constituency under this scheme;
- (c) the number of schools out of the selected schools in Uttar Pradesh, especially from Bahraich Lok Sabha Constituency, upgraded and modernized under this scheme and the nature of the work in these selected schools along with the time by which the upgradation work of the remaining schools is likely to be completed; and
- (d) whether the Government proposes to select more schools in the above mentioned area under the scheme so that more children from rural areas can get the benefit of better education and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION (SHRI JAYANT CHAUDHARY)

(a) to (d): Under the PM SHRI scheme, there is a provision of setting up of more than 14500 PM  SHRI  Schools  by  strengthening  the  existing  schools  from  amongst  schools  managed  by Central government/State/UT Government/local bodies out of which a total of 13,076 schools have  been  selected  through  transparent  challenge  method  from  33  States/UTs  along  with KVS/NVS/NCERT out of which a total of 1,725 schools have been selected from the State of Uttar Pradesh. As informed by the State of Uttar Pradesh, 18 schools have been selected from Bahraich Lok Sabha Constituency. Further, the details of PM SHRI schools may be accessed on the website of PM SHRI scheme at the link: https://pmshri.education.gov.in/state.

Under PM SHRI scheme, PM SHRI schools are upgraded to showcase all the components of the National Education Policy 2020 and focus on cognitive development and creating holistic and  well-  rounded  individuals  equipped  with  key  21st  century  skills.  The  scheme  focuses  on creating an equitable, inclusive, and  joyful learning environment  that  caters to diverse backgrounds, multilingual needs, and varied academic abilities. These schools are designed to engage students actively in their learning process, ensuring that every child feels welcomed, cared for, and supported in a safe and stimulating environment.

To  make  PM  SHRI  schools  exemplar  with  equitable,  inclusive  and  joyful  school environment,  PM  SHRI  scheme  has  a  provision  to  saturate  PM  SHRI  schools  with  various components. However, the physical and academic upgradation is a continuous process. States/UTs identify  gaps  in  saturation  of  components  such  as  Computer  Lab/ICT  Lab/Smart  Classrooms, Library with Good Furniture, Internet Facility, Vocational Skill Education, Guidance and Career Counselling, Fully Equipped Integrated Science Lab/Physics Lab/Chemistry Lab/Biology Lab, Playground with Well-Equipped Sports Facilities, School  Innovation Council, Youth and Eco Club for Mission LiFE, Bala Features and Jadui Pitara for Primary School Children, 10 Bagless Days  for  Students,  Child  Tracking  Software  for  Tracking  the  Children's  Attendance,  Fully Functioning Handwashing Facility and Toilets, Green School Features etc. and submit proposal which is appraised and sanctioned by the Project Approval Board (PAB), in consultation with States/UTs according to financial and programmatic norms and provision available.

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