ABVP opposes move to turn RIE’s PM SHRI school into Kendriya Vidyalaya

The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) in Mysuru has vehemently opposed plans to transform the PM SHRI Experimental School at the Regional Institute of Education (RIE) into a Kendriya Vidyalaya. The organization submitted a memorandum to the Director of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) via the RIE Principal, urging a reconsideration of the proposal.

The ABVP highlighted that the PM SHRI Experimental School plays a vital role in teacher training, showcases innovative teaching methods, conducts educational experiments, and engages in research activities. They argued that converting this school into a Kendriya Vidyalaya could jeopardize these fundamental academic goals. The organization noted that Mysuru already hosts a Kendriya Vidyalaya and would be amenable to an additional Kendriya Vidyalaya being established at a different, suitable location, should the need arise.

However, they firmly opposed repurposing the RIE's experimental school for this purpose. ABVP Mysuru district convener Nandan Kumar H. urged the authorities to promptly reassess the proposal, considering the RIE's academic atmosphere, the school's purpose, and the students' interests. If the authorities remained unresponsive, the ABVP threatened to launch a robust protest against the proposal.