Haryana to Launch 'CM Shri Schools' Following PM SHRI Model

Haryana Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda stated on Wednesday that the state government would shortly initiate 'CM Shri Schools' similar to 'PM Shri Schools' and that these schools would follow the CBSE curriculum.

The PM SHRI scheme, which was launched in September 2022, is a centrally sponsored scheme that aims at completely transforming the selected schools into model schools that demonstrate all the components of the National Education Policy, 2020.

Such schools emphasize quality education, holistic development, and the acquisition of 21st century skills, and they also function as mentor institutions for the schools in the neighbourhood.

Replying to a query raised during the ongoing budget session of the state assembly, Dhanda also revealed that the Education Department has frozen 25 per cent of seats at the entry level classes in private schools for students coming from Economically Weaker Sections and Disadvantaged Groups.

In the last academic year, 14, 127 applications for admission under the Right to Education (RTE) Act in private schools were received, out of which 11, 803 successful applicants were provided with private schools, he added.

The minister further mentioned that to be eligible for admission under RTE, the annual family income should be below Rs 1.80 lakh.

Delhi to Upgrade 75 CM SHRI Schools

Meanwhile, the Delhi government aims to upgrade 75 CM SHRI schools with artificial intelligence-enabled learning, smart boards, projectors and other advanced facilities, to build future-ready institutions aligned with global education standards. The schools will be developed as specialised institutions in line with the National Education Policy 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education 2023, an official said, adding that they will focus on skill-based and competency-driven education to prepare students for emerging global demands.

The CM SHRI schools will promote futuristic learning through AI-powered personalised learning hubs, digital integration and experiential teaching methods. A flexible assessment system aimed at reducing exam stress will also be introduced, the official said.

According to the official, the campuses will feature smart classrooms equipped with augmented and virtual reality tools, AI-enabled libraries, robotics labs and biometric attendance systems. The schools are also planned as green campuses, with solar energy use and zero-waste practices.