Saralnama1,500 schools in Kerala will benefit as the state signed an MoU with the Centre on to join the PM SHRI Schools scheme. The decision came after initial opposition from the state government and coalition partner CPI. Each selected school will receive ₹1 crore annually for five years to develop infrastructure. Education Minister V Sivankutty said this move secures ₹1,500 crore in pending Central funds for Kerala's educational programs. The state had earlier resisted the scheme, fearing it might lead to implementing the National Education Policy in Kerala. (Updated 24 Oct 2025, 14:09 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 1,500 schools in Kerala will benefit as the state signed an MoU with the Centre on 24 Aug 2023 to join the PM SHRI Schools scheme
- The decision came after initial opposition from the state government and coalition partner CPI
- Each selected school will receive ₹1 crore annually for five years to develop infrastructure