Context:
T.N. govt.’s stance on PM-SHRI is ambiguous: Governor
PM SHRI:
- Stands for – Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India Yojana
- Type – Centrally sponsored scheme
- Aim – Upgradation and development of selected schools from amongst schools managed by Central Government/ State/ UT Government/ local bodies.
- Duration – 2022-23 to 2026-27, after which it shall be the responsibility of the States/UTs to continue to maintain the benchmarks achieved by these schools.
Features of the schemes:
- Showcase all components of the National Education Policy 2020 and act as exemplar schools and also offer mentorship to other schools in their vicinity.
- Focus on creating holistic and well-rounded individuals equipped with key 21st century skills.
- Pedagogy adopted in these schools will be more experiential, inquiry-driven, and learner-centred.
- Focus will be on achieving proficiency in learning outcomes of every child in every grade.
- Assessment at all levels will be based on conceptual understanding and application of knowledge to real life situations
- Schools shall be developed as green schools with water conservation, waste recycling, energy-efficient infrastructure and integration of organic lifestyle in curriculum.
- A School Quality Assessment Framework (SQAF) is being developed, specifying the key performance indicators to measure outcomes
Read more about: State of Elementary Education in Rural India report, Education in Mother Tongue
Source: The Hindu
Previous Year Question
What is the aim of the programme ‘Unnat Bharat Abhiyan’?
[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2017 Prelims]
(a) Achieving 100% literacy by promoting collaboration between voluntary organizations and government’s education system and local communities.
(b) Connecting institutions of higher education with local communities to address development challenges through appropriate technologies.
(c) Strengthening India’s scientific research institutions in order to make India a scientific and technological power.
(d) Developing human capital by allocating special funds for health care and education of rural and urban poor, and organizing skill development programmes and vocational training for them.
Answer: (b)
