PM SHRI Schools

PM SHRI Schools

News: On the occasion of Teacher’s Day 2022, the Prime Minister of India announced a new initiative - PM SHRI Schools (PM ScHools for Rising India).

About:
• It is a centrally sponsored scheme for upgradation and development of more than 14500 Schools across the country.
• It aims at strengthening the selected existing schools from amongst schools managed by Central Government/ State/ UT Government/ local bodies.

Importance:
• It will showcase all components of the National Education Policy 2020 and act as exemplar schools and also offer mentorship to other schools in their vicinity.
• It aspires to create holistic and well-rounded individuals equipped with key 21st century skills.
• Pedagogy adopted will be play/toy based, inquiry-driven, discovery-oriented, learner-centered, discussion- based.
• 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 and will be competency-based.
• The schools to be equipped with labs, smart classrooms, libraries, sports equipment etc.
• These schools shall also be developed as green schools with water conservation, waste recycling, energy- efficient infrastructure and integration of organic lifestyle in curriculum.

Why do we celebrate teacher’s day in India?
• Teachers’ Day is celebrated every year, since 1962, on September 5, to recognize and celebrate the works of educators including teachers, researchers and professors in India.
• After Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan took charge as the President of India in 1962, some students sought permission from him to celebrate his birthday. Dr Radhakrishnan, however, did not approve any fancy celebration but rather requested that the day be observed as Teachers' Day.