Quick answer
PM SHRI (PM Schools for Rising India) is a centrally sponsored scheme approved by the Union Cabinet in September 2022 to upgrade more than 14,500 existing government schools, run by the centre, states, union territories, and local bodies, into model schools that show NEP 2020 in practice. Selected schools receive support for infrastructure, labs, teaching quality, and green practices.
- PM SHRI stands for PM Schools for Rising India.
- Approved in September 2022 for more than 14,500 schools.
- Upgrades existing government schools, including Kendriya and Navodaya Vidyalayas.
- Schools are chosen through a challenge-based selection.
What do PM SHRI schools get?
- Improved infrastructure, including labs, libraries, and smart classrooms.
- Support for experiential, play-based, and inquiry-based learning.
- Teacher training and leadership development.
- Green school practices such as solar power, water conservation, and nutrition gardens.
- Vocational education and links with local industry.
How are PM SHRI schools selected?
- State agreement. States and union territories sign an agreement to implement NEP 2020.
- Eligibility. Schools with a UDISE+ code meeting minimum benchmarks can apply.
- Online challenge. Schools apply and compete through an online portal.
- Verification. States verify claims through inspections.
- Selection. A limited number of schools per block are selected.
How is PM SHRI school quality measured?
The scheme uses a School Quality Assessment Framework covering curriculum, teaching, infrastructure, inclusion, leadership, and community participation, so progress can be tracked over time.
What can other schools learn from PM SHRI?
- Use activity-based and experiential teaching in every class.
- Make labs and libraries part of daily learning.
- Track learning outcomes, not just marks.
- Adopt green practices such as nutrition gardens and water saving.
- Involve the community and parents.
What does a PM SHRI school look like in practice?
| Area | Examples |
|---|---|
| Teaching | Experiential, toy-based, and inquiry-based learning in every stage |
| Facilities | Science labs, libraries, ICT and smart classrooms, sports facilities |
| Inclusion | Support for children with special needs and girls |
| Green school | Solar panels, rainwater harvesting, waste management, nutrition gardens |
| Community | Links with local institutions, industry, and parents |
Why does accurate school data matter for PM SHRI?
Eligibility and selection draw on UDISE+ data, and progress is tracked against the quality framework. Schools with accurate, current records of enrolment, teachers, and facilities are better placed in the selection process and in reporting afterwards. See UDISE full form.
Frequently asked questions
What is the full form of PM SHRI?
PM Schools for Rising India.
When was PM SHRI approved?
By the Union Cabinet in September 2022.
How many schools are covered by PM SHRI?
More than 14,500 existing government schools were planned.
Are private schools part of PM SHRI?
No. It covers government schools run by the centre, states, union territories, and local bodies.
Are Kendriya Vidyalayas part of PM SHRI?
Yes. Kendriya and Navodaya Vidyalayas are among the schools eligible.
Is PM SHRI a new school?
No. It upgrades existing schools.
Where can I find PM SHRI details?
On the official PM SHRI portal of the Ministry of Education.