Kerala Signs MoU With Education Ministry to Join PM SHRI Schools Scheme
New Delhi: The Kerala government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Central government to join the Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) scheme . The initiative aims to develop infrastructure in two schools per block , with each selected school receiving an annual average assistance of Rs 1 crore for five years. Government Officials Speak Vasudevan Sivankutty , Minister for General Education and Labour, Government of Kerala, told PTI that the decision to join the scheme has been communicated to the Centre, and the department's secretary has been instructed to finalize the agreement. The minister further added, “This was the only way to secure the Centre's share of Rs 1,500 crore, which is pending for various educational programmes in Kerala.” Initial Hesitation and Political Background The Kerala government initially refused to join the PM SHRI scheme , citing concerns that it could lead to the implementation of the National Educatio...