Lok Sabha Question No. 3782 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-24
Subject: Schools Upgraded under PM SHRI Scheme
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Shri P V Midhun Reddy, Shri Bajrang Manohar Sonwane

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO - 3782 ANSWERED ON - 24/03/2025

## Schools Upgraded under PM SHRI Scheme

†3782. Shri Bajrang Manohar Sonwane: Shri P V Midhun Reddy:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether all the States and UTs have signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for implementing PM School for Rising India (PM SHRI) Scheme and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) if not, the details of States and UTs that have not signed MoU as yet along with the reasons;
- (c) the total amount of funds sanctioned to States and UTs under the scheme during the last three years;
- (d) the current status of the Scheme which aims to develop 14500 schools as exemplars of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, State-wise;
- (e) the criteria followed by the Government for selection of schools for upgradation under the scheme and the number of schools selected since the inception of the scheme in 2022;
- (f) the details of schools upgraded and the upgradation made under the scheme during the last three years and the current year;
- (g) the steps being taken by the Government to ensure that these schools maintain high standards of infrastructure and inclusivity such as barrier-free access and gender-specific toilets etc.; and
- (h) the expected outcomes of the Scheme in these schools in terms of quality of education?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b): A total of 33 States/UTs along with KVS/NVS/NCERT have signed the Memorandum of  Understanding  (MoU)  with  Department  of  School  Education  and  Literacy  (DoSE&L), Ministry of Education, GoI for implementation of PM SHRI scheme.

The states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu & West Bengal are yet to sign the MoU to implement the scheme.

- (c): The total funds sanctioned under PM SHRI scheme to the States/UTs during FY 2023-24 and FY 2024-25 is attached as Annexure I .
- (d)  to  (f):    PM  SHRI  schools  are  set  up  by  strengthening  the  existing  schools  from  amongst schools managed by Central Government/State/UT Government/local bodies. These schools are to  showcase  all  the  initiatives  of  National  Education  Policy  2020  and  emerge  as  exemplar schools over a period of time, and also offer leadership to other schools in the neighbourhood. They  provide  leadership  in  their  respective  regions  in  providing  high-quality  education  in  an equitable,  inclusive  and  joyful  school  environment  that  takes  care  of  the  diverse  background, multilingual needs, and  different academic  abilities  of  children  and  makes  them  active participants in their own learning process as per the vision of NEP 2020.

A  total  of  12,505  PM  SHRI  schools  have  been  selected  from  33  States/UTs  and KVS/NVS/NCERT  under  PM  SHRI  Scheme  out  of  which  1314  schools  are  Primary,  3149

schools are Elementary, 2858 schools are secondary and 5184 schools are senior secondary. The details of schools upgraded under the scheme is attached as Annexure II.

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.

(g) & (h):  PM SHRI scheme has a provision to equip schools with science labs, ICT- enabled smart  classrooms,  library,  furniture  and  playground.  Further,  digital  learning  tools  like  smart boards  supporting  modern,  technology-driven  education.  Efforts  like  the  introduction  of  LED lighting,  composting facilities, and medicinal gardens create eco-friendly 'green schools'. For inclusive  education,  PM  SHRI  scheme  aims  to  provide  adequate  and  safe  infrastructure, including barrier-free access, gender-specific toilets, clean drinking water etc.

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.

ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (c) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION  NO.  3782  ANSWERED  ON  24.03.2025  ASKED  BY  SHRI  BAJRANG MANOHAR SONWANE AND SHRI P V MIDHUN REDDY, HON'BLE MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT REGARDING 'SCHOOLS UPGRADED UNDER PM SHRI SCHEME'

The  State/UT  wise  details  of  funds  allocated  for  PM  SHRI  Scheme  for  FY  2023-24  and  FY 2024-25 are as follows:

(In crores)

| Sl. No.   | States/UTs        | Funds approved in FY 2023-24   | Central Share FY 2023-24   |   Funds approved in FY 2024-25 |   Central Share in FY 2024-25 |
|-----------|-------------------|--------------------------------|----------------------------|--------------------------------|-------------------------------|
| 1         | A &NISLANDS       | 6.25                           | 6.25                       |                           5.27 |                         5.27  |
| 2         | ANDHRA PRADESH    | 354.86                         | 212.91                     |                         701.65 |                       420.99  |
| 3         | ARUNACHAL PRADESH | 18.73                          | 16.85                      |                          49.55 |                        44.59  |
| 4         | ASSAM             | 127.47                         | 114.72                     |                         296.28 |                       266.65  |
| 5         | CHANDIGARH        | 0.73                           | 0.73                       |                           1.77 |                         1.77  |
| 6         | CHHATTISGARH      | 65.8                           | 39.48                      |                         180.7  |                       108.42  |
| 7         | DNH&DD            | 2.6                            | 2.6                        |                           1.5  |                         1.5   |
| 8         | GOA               | 6.19                           | 3.714                      |                          15.24 |                         9.14  |
| 9         | GUJARAT           | 109.79                         | 65.87                      |                         145.84 |                        87.5   |
| 10        | HIMACHAL PRADESH* | NA                             | NA                         |                         150.39 |                       135.35  |
| 11        | HARYANA           | 85.27                          | 51.16                      |                         199.01 |                       119.4   |
| 12        | JAMMU AND KASHMIR | 116.44                         | 104.79                     |                         246.73 |                       222.05  |
| 13        | JHARKHAND*        | NA                             | NA                         |                         258.72 |                       155.23  |
| 14        | KARNATAKA         | 50.3                           | 30.18                      |                         248.42 |                       150.85  |
| 15        | LADAKH            | 8.09                           | 8.09                       |                          23.86 |                        23.86  |
| 16        | LAKSHADWEEP       | 4.36                           | 4.36                       |                           4.12 |                         4.12  |
| 17        | MADHYA PRADESH    | 219.99                         | 131.99                     |                         329.09 |                       197.45  |
| 18        | MAHARASHTRA       | 211.35                         | 126.81                     |                         504.63 |                       302.77  |
| 19        | MANIPUR           | 39.19                          | 35.27                      |                          81.79 |                        73.61  |
| 20        | MEGHALAYA         | 9.55                           | 8.59                       |                          30.94 |                        27.84  |
| 21        | MIZORAM           | 9.12                           | 8.20                       |                          11.27 |                        10.14  |
| 22        | NAGALAND          | 4.34                           | 3.90                       |                          23.38 |                        21.04  |
| 23        | ODISHA*           | NA                             | NA                         |                         435.03 |                       261.02  |
| 24        | PUDUCHERRY        | 3.92                           | 2.352                      |                          10.61 |                         6.366 |
| 25        | PUNJAB*           | NA                             | NA                         |                         209.46 |                       125.67  |
| 26        | RAJASTHAN         | 163.95                         | 98.37                      |                         366.76 |                       220.05  |
| 27        | SIKKIM            | 22.62                          | 20.36                      |                          28.08 |                        25.272 |
| 28        | TELANGANA         | 398.69                         | 239.21                     |                         447.64 |                       268.58  |
| 29        | TRIPURA           | 26.24                          | 23.61                      |                          46.2  |                        41.58  |
| 30        | UTTARAKHAND       | 72.91                          | 65.619                     |                         124.19 |                       111.77  |
| 31        | UTTAR PRADESH     | 404.98                         | 242.98                     |                         513.36 |                       308.01  |
|           | Total             | 2543.72                        | 1669.03                    |                        5691.48 |                      3757.89  |

*Note: NA- States had not onboarded the PM SHRI scheme in the aforesaid year.

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ANNEXURE  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PART  (d)  to  (f)  OF  LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED  QUESTION  NO. 3782 ANSWERED  ON  24.03.2025 ASKED BY SHRI  BAJRANG  MANOHAR  SONWANE  AND  SHRI  P  V  MIDHUN  REDDY, HON'BLE  MEMBERS  OF  PARLIAMENT  REGARDING  'SCHOOLS  UPGRADED UNDER PM SHRI SCHEME'

The State/UT/KVS/NVS/NCERT-wise details of the schools upgraded as PM SHRI schools are as follows:

| S.No.   | States/UTs/KVS/NVS/NCERT   |   Year 2023 |   Year 2024 |   Year 2025 | Total   |
|---------|----------------------------|-------------|-------------|-------------|---------|
| 1       | A &NISLANDS                |          10 |           1 |           0 | 11      |
| 2       | ANDHRA PRADESH             |         662 |         193 |           0 | 855     |
| 3       | ARUNACHAL PRADESH          |          41 |          50 |           2 | 93      |
| 4       | ASSAM                      |         266 |         116 |           0 | 382     |
| 5       | BIHAR                      |           0 |          47 |         789 | 836     |
| 6       | CHANDIGARH                 |           1 |           1 |           0 | 2       |
| 7       | CHHATTISGARH               |         211 |         130 |           0 | 341     |
| 8       | DNH&DD                     |           5 |           0 |           1 | 6       |
| 9       | DELHI                      |           0 |           0 |           6 | 6       |
| 10      | GOA                        |          12 |          13 |           3 | 28      |
| 11      | GUJARAT                    |         274 |         174 |           0 | 448     |
| 12      | HIMACHAL PRADESH           |           0 |         180 |           0 | 180     |
| 13      | HARYANA                    |         124 |         117 |           9 | 250     |
| 14      | JAMMU &KASHMIR             |         233 |         163 |           0 | 396     |
| 15      | JHARKHAND                  |           0 |         339 |           6 | 345     |
| 16      | KARNATAKA                  |         129 |         348 |         108 | 585     |
| 17      | LADAKH                     |          14 |          22 |           0 | 36      |
| 18      | LAKSHADWEEP                |           8 |           3 |           0 | 11      |
| 19      | MADHYA PRADESH             |         413 |         273 |         101 | 787     |
| 20      | MAHARASHTRA                |         516 |         311 |           0 | 827     |
| 21      | MANIPUR                    |          69 |          36 |           0 | 105     |
| 22      | MEGHALAYA                  |          22 |          33 |           8 | 63      |
| 23      | MIZORAM                    |          22 |           8 |           5 | 35      |
| 24      | NAGALAND                   |           9 |          34 |           6 | 49      |
| 25      | ODISHA                     |           0 |         449 |          13 | 462     |
| 26      | PUDUCHERRY                 |           8 |           4 |           0 | 12      |
| 27      | PUNJAB                     |           0 |         233 |         114 | 347     |
| 28      | RAJASTHAN                  |         402 |         237 |           0 | 639     |
| 29      | SIKKIM                     |          30 |          13 |           0 | 43      |
| 30      | TELANGANA                  |         543 |         251 |           0 | 794     |
| 31      | TRIPURA                    |          57 |          25 |           2 | 84      |
| 32      | UTTARAKHAND                |         141 |          84 |           1 | 226     |
| 33      | UTTAR PRADESH              |         928 |         779 |           6 | 1713    |
| 34      | KVS                        |         730 |         134 |          20 | 884     |
| 35      | NVS                        |         312 |         308 |           0 | 620     |
| 36      | NCERT                      |           0 |           0 |           4 | 4       |
|         | Total                      |        6192 |        5109 |        1180 | 12,505  |

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