Kerala signs MoU with Education Ministry to join PM SHRI Schools scheme

Current Context: On 23 October 2025, the Government of Kerala signed an MoU with the Union Ministry of Education in New Delhi to join the Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) scheme.

• The aim is to upgrade schools with modern infrastructure, digital tools, and inclusive learning environments in line with NEP 2020.
• Under the scheme, two schools per block in Kerala will be developed as model schools.
• Each selected school will receive ₹1 crore annually for five years for infrastructure and quality enhancement.
• The move also unlocks about ₹1,500 crore in pending central funds for Kerala’s education sector.

Question:

Q.1 What is the primary goal of the Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) scheme?
a) To upgrade existing schools with modern facilities and digital learning
b) To establish new central universities
c) To promote only online education
d) To provide scholarships to rural students

Answer: a) The PM SHRI scheme focuses on modernising schools with smart classrooms, inclusive infrastructure, and NEP 2020-based learning systems.