PM SHRI Schools

The PM SHRI School is a centrally sponsored scheme initiated by the Government of
India. Its objective is to establish over 14,500 PM SHRI Schools, overseen by the
Central Government, State/UT Governments, local bodies, as well as Kendriya
Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS). These schools aim
to create an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere for every student, ensuring their well-
being and providing a secure and enriching learning environment. The goal is to offer a
diverse range of learning experiences and ensure access to good physical infrastructure
and appropriate resources for all students.
The overarching purpose of PM SHRI School is to nurture students in a manner that
transforms them into engaged, productive, and contributing citizens. This aligns with the
vision of the National Education Policy 2020, striving to build a society characterized by
equity, inclusivity, and pluralism.
These schools will not only focus on enhancing cognitive development but also creating
holistic and well-rounded individuals equipped with key 21st-century skills. The
pedagogy adopted in these schools will be more experiential, holistic, integrated,
play/toy-based (particularly in the foundational years), inquiry-driven, discovery-
oriented, learner-centred, discussion-based, flexible, and enjoyable. The focus will be
on the 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
and will be competency-based.