Keralam should not drag its feet on joining PM SHRI, says BJP leader R. Sreelekha
Regardless of political differences or ideology, the development of the State should not be hampered, says vice-president of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Keralam
R. Sreelekha, State vice-president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), stated that the Keralam government should not delay joining the PM SHRI project due to political disagreements. If Keralam opts out of the scheme, the state will miss out on significant financial gains.
The BJP leader claimed that the government's negligence towards the scheme is rooted in political differences and suggests that the State General Education department is under the control of the Muslim League. She also mentioned that several Congress leaders have been advocating for the scheme's implementation in Keralam.
Joining the PM SHRI scheme would provide Keralam with substantial Central assistance, and the BJP emphasizes that the state's development should not be hindered by political differences or ideology. Currently, 47 government schools in Keralam are participating in the scheme, undergoing major changes, including those at Kendriya Vidyalayas.
The scheme was introduced as part of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, and there are indications that the scheme's duration may be extended until September 2027. Therefore, Sreelekha argued that issues concerning the scheme's name or length should not be used as grounds for withdrawal.
Sreelekha emphasized that the BJP believes Keralam should be an active participant in the PM SHRI scheme, and the future of children should not be jeopardized due to political considerations.
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