Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to boost the education sector in the state, the Government of Odisha has agreed to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Education, Government of India, to implement the PM SHRI Schools scheme. The MoU is slated to be signed before the commencement of the academic year 2024-25.
“Odisha government has taken a far-reaching decision to sign an MoU with Ministry of Education, Government of India, to implement PM SHRI Scheme,” the Ministry of Education stated in an official release on X.
“We enthusiastically support this initiative as it reflects our collective dedication to strengthening school education and ensuring the comprehensive development of students in Odisha,” the release added.
The PM SHRI scheme, aligned with the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020), aims to establish over 14,500 model schools across India, including those managed by the Central government, state/UT governments, local bodies, KVS, and NVS.
These schools aim to create an inclusive learning environment where every student feels valued and supported, fostering a culture of engaged citizenship as outlined in the National Education Policy 2020.
