Centre asks Keralam to decide on PM SHRI scheme at the earliest
Keralam General Education Minister says UDF government will discuss the matter before taking a decision
The Centre has requested the Keralam government to decide on the PM SHRI scheme as soon as possible, stated General Education Minister N Samsudheen on Friday. The Union Education Secretary had sent a letter to the State Chief Secretary two days ago regarding the implementation of the scheme, and the government intends to discuss the matter before making a decision.
Samsudheen mentioned that a decision must be taken quickly to allow the remaining schemes to progress. He also clarified that the state's position on the scheme will be communicated after the discussions. Samsudheen stated that differing views exist within Keralam about the PM SHRI scheme and the government retains its reservations.
The previous LDF government had signed an MoU for the scheme's implementation, but it was kept on hold following internal LDF disagreement and UDF protests. After the UDF government took office, a Cabinet subcommittee was formed to examine the matter and decide whether to proceed with the scheme or withdraw from it. The PM SHRI scheme aims to upgrade 14,500 schools and benefit 1.8 million students, aligning with the objectives of the National Education Policy 2020.
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