Lok Sabha Question No. 2595 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-17
Subject: Schools Selected in Odisha under PM SHRI Scheme
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Shri Pradeep Purohit

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO - 2595 ANSWERED ON - 17/03/2025

## Schools Selected in Odisha under PM SHRI Scheme

2595. Shri Pradeep Purohit:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a) the number of schools selected under the PM School for Rising India (PM SHRI) scheme in Jharsuguda and Bargarh districts of Odisha, along with their names and locations;
- (b)  the  total  financial  assistance  allocated  to  these  schools,  the  year-wise  disbursement  plan for their development and infrastructure improvement;
- (c)  the  eligibility  criteria  and  procedure  for  inclusion  of  more  schools  under  the  PM  SHRI Scheme;
- (d) whether the Government has proposed for inclusion of more schools from Jharsuguda and Bargarh districts of Odisha under the Scheme;
- (e) whether the Government has conducted any assessment of the implementation of the PM SHRI Scheme in these districts; and
- (f) the measures being taken by the Government to ensure quality education and infrastructure development in the selected schools?

## ANSWER

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

- (a): Under  PM  SHRI  scheme,  a  total  of  8  PM  SHRI  schools  have  been  selected  in  the Jharsuguda  district  and  a  total  of  16  PM  SHRI  schools  have  been  selected  in  the  Bargarh district of Odisha. The details of PM SHRI schools selected in Bargarh and Jharsuguda districts of Odisha are attached as Annexure I.
- (b): States/UTs  submit  proposal  by  identifying  infrastructural  gaps  such  as  ICT  Labs, science  labs,  lab  equipment,  digital  libraries,  Classroom  Digital  Boards,  Smart  Classrooms, LED  lighting,  composting  facilities  etc.  The  component  wise  proposal  submitted  by  the States/UTs are appraised and sanctioned by the Project Approval Board (PAB) in consultation with the States/UTs according to financial and programmatic norms and provision available.

An amount of Rs. 704.50 lakh has been allocated for Jharsuguda district and an amount of Rs. 1413.69 lakh has been allocated for PMSHRI schools of Bargarh district in FY 2024-25.

- (c) & (d): Selection  of  PM  SHRI  schools  is  through  Challenge  Mode  wherein  Schools compete  for  support  to  become  exemplar  schools.  Selection  is  done  through  a  three-stage process with definite time lines, which is as follows: -
- Stage-1:  States/UTs sign an MoU with Centre laying down the commitments for supporting these schools for achieving specified quality assurance as PM SHRI schools.

Stage-2: In this stage, a pool of schools that are eligible to be selected as PM SHRI Schools are identified based on prescribed minimum benchmark through UDISE+ data.

These benchmarks are automatically populated from UDISE+ portal based on the latest data. The minimum benchmarks that the school fulfils are as follows:

- i. The school should have its own pucca building in good condition.
- ii. Barrier free access -Ramp.
- iii. The school must be safety oriented.
- iv. The enrolment of students at Elementary (Class 1-5/1-8) level and Senior Secondary (Class 6-12/ 6-10/ 1-10/ 1-12) level must be more than the state average enrolment, for the category.
- v. The school should have at least one separate toilet each for boys & girls.
- vi. The school must have potable drinking water facility.
- vii. The school must have separate hand washing facility.
- viii. All teachers should have Photo ID Card as per extant guidelines.
- ix. Electricity supply should be in working condition.
- x. School should have Library/library corner facilities and Sports equipment.

Stage-3: This stage is based on the challenge method for fulfilling certain criteria. Schools in urban areas need to score a minimum of 70%, whereas schools in rural areas need to score a minimum  of  60%  to  be  selected  as  PM  SHRI  Schools.  Fulfilment  of  conditions  has  to  be certified by States/UTs through physical inspection.

States/UTs  are  required  to  recommend  the  list  of  schools  to  the  Department  of  School Education  &  Literacy  (DoSE&L),  Ministry  of  Education  after  district  verification  and  an Expert committee headed by Secretary (DoSE&L), at DoSE&L, has been constituted to make the final school selection through challenge method.

- (e): For assessment of PM SHRI schools, a School Quality Assessment Framework (SQAF) has been developed as per the recommendations of National Education Policy (NEP), 2020, indicating the level of proficiency to be achieved by each PM SHRI school.

SQAF  is  divided  into  six  main  domains,  based  on  the  six  pillars  of  the  PM  SHRI Scheme,  aligned  with  NEP  2020:  Curriculum,  Pedagogy,  and  Assessment;  Access  and Infrastructure;  Human  Resources  and  School  Leadership;  Inclusive  Practices  and  Gender Equity; Management, Monitoring, and Governance and Beneficiary Satisfaction.

- (f): PM  SHRI  Scheme  aims  to  showcase  all  the  components  of  the  National  Education Policy 2020 and focuses not only on cognitive development, but also creating holistic and wellrounded 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.

Further, PM SHRI scheme has a provision to equip PM SHRI schools with science labs, ICT-  enabled  smart  classrooms,  library,  furniture  and  playground.  Further,  digital  learning tools  like  smart  boards  supports  modern,  technology-driven  education.  Efforts  like  the introduction of LED lighting, composting facilities, and medicinal gardens create eco-friendly 'green schools'.

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ANNEXURE  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO PART (A) OF  LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2595 ANSWERED ON 17.03.2025  ASKED BY SHRI PRADEEP  PUROHIT,  HON'BLE  MEMBER  OF  PARLIAMENT  REGARDING 'SCHOOLS SELECTED IN ODISHA UNDER PM SHRI SCHEME'

The details of PM SHRI schools selected in Jharsuguda district of Odisha is as follows:

|   Sl. No. | Block Name                  |   UDISE Code | School Name                                   |
|-----------|-----------------------------|--------------|-----------------------------------------------|
|         1 | JHARSUGUDA                  |  21020107001 | BAPUJI GOVT. HIGH SCHOOL, SRIPURA             |
|         2 | KIRMIRA                     |  21020203103 | GOVT. HIGH SCHOOL, KIRMIRA                    |
|         3 | KOLABIRA                    |  21020303604 | GOVERNMENT UPPER PRIMARY SCHOOL RAGHUNATHPALI |
|         4 | LAIKERA                     |  21020402401 | K.B.J. GOVT. NODAL HIGH SCHOOL, LAIKERA       |
|         5 | LAKHANPUR                   |  21020506201 | GOVT. UPPER PRIMARY SCHOOL BANJIPALI          |
|         6 | BELPAHAR- MUNICIPALITY      |  21020600505 | GIRIDHARILAL GOVT HIGH SCHOOL, BELPAHAR       |
|         7 | BRAJARAJNAGAR- MUNICIPALITY |  21020701501 | OPM GOVT GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL                    |
|         8 | JHARSUGUDA- MUNICIPALITY    |  21020801507 | PURUNABASTI GOVT HIGH SCHOOL, JHARSUGUDA      |

The details of PM SHRI schools selected in Bargarh district of Odisha is as follows:

|   Sl. No. | Block Name                     |   UDISE Code | School Name                              |
|-----------|--------------------------------|--------------|------------------------------------------|
|         1 | AMBABHONA                      |  21010100102 | KEDARNATH ADIVASI HIGH SCHOOL, AMBABHONA |
|         2 | ATTABIRA                       |  21010201104 | JANATA NODAL HIGH SCHOOL, GODBHAGA       |
|         3 | ATTABIRA-NOTIFIED AREA COUNCIL |  21010205002 | LADERPALI SEV.                           |

|   4 | BARGARH                        |   21010303401 | CEMENT NAGAR H.S.                      |
|-----|--------------------------------|---------------|----------------------------------------|
|   5 | BARPALI                        |   21010402602 | GOVT.HIGH SCHOOL, KANBAR               |
|   6 | BHATLI                         |   21010500601 | MURUMKELH.S                            |
|   7 | BHEDEN                         |   21010607306 | REMUNDA H.S                            |
|   8 | BIJEPUR                        |   21010706101 | GOVT NODAL HIGH SCHOOL , LAUMUNDA      |
|   9 | GAISILET                       |   21010803601 | BUDDHADEB GOVT HIGH SCHOOL, GANIAPALI  |
|  10 | JHARBANDH                      |   21010908502 | GOVT. UPPER PRIMARY SCHOOL, NILJIPATRA |
|  11 | PAIKMAL                        |   21011009902 | GOVT. HIGH SCHOOL, MANDOSIL            |
|  12 | PADAMPUR                       |   21011101904 | P.K.A. GOVT. HIGH SCHOOL, KHAIRPALI    |
|  13 | SOHELLA                        |   21011210504 | GOVT. GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL, SOHELLA       |
|  14 | BARGARH- MUNICIPALITY          |   21011301201 | GOVT.GIRLS H.S., BARGARH MPL           |
|  15 | PADMAPUR-NOTIFIED AREA COUNCIL |   21011500101 | GIRLS H.S PADAMPUR                     |
|  16 | BARPALI                        |   21010402801 | B.D.NODAL HIGH SCHOOL, KATAPALI        |

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