Every School, A Model School

The Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) scheme, launched on September 7, 2022, is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme implemented by the Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education. It aims to develop over 14,500 exemplar schools aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 over the period 2022-23 to 2026-27, backed by a total project cost of ₹27,360 crore. The scheme focuses on holistic, inclusive, and future-ready education, featuring a three-stage challenge mode for school selection. As of July 2026, 13,092 schools (approx. 90% of the target) have been selected across 36 States/UTs, including KVS, NVS, and NCERT institutions, serving to mentor neighbouring schools and showcase quality education benchmarks.