The focus of these schools will be on a discovery-oriented, learning-centric way of teaching.
The central government has announced to upgrade of 14,500 schools across the country to be developed as model schools. The upgradation of these schools will focus on modern infrastructure including the latest technology, smart classrooms, sports and more.
On Teachers Day, Prime Minister Modi announced a new initiative - the development and upgradation of 14,500 schools across India under the Pradhan Mantri Schools For Rising India (PM-SHRI) Yojana. “These will become model schools which will encapsulate the full spirit of NEP,” reads a tweet from PM Modi’s Twitter handle.
The focus will be on modern infra including the latest technology, smart classrooms, sports and more. Another tweet reads: “The PM-SHRI schools will have a modern, transformational and holistic method of imparting education. Emphasis will be on a discovery-oriented, learning-centric way of teaching. The focus will also be on modern infra including the latest technology, smart classrooms, sports and more."
PM Modi has stated that the National Education Policy, NEP 2020, has transformed the education sector in recent years. He writes: “I am certain that the PM-SHRI schools will further benefit lakhs of students across India in the spirit of NEP.”
Read More:
Follow Shiksha.com for latest education news in detail on Exam Results, Dates, Admit Cards, & Schedules, Colleges & Universities news related to Admissions & Courses, Board exams, Scholarships, Careers, Education Events, New education policies & Regulations.
To get in touch with Shiksha news team, please write to us at news@shiksha.com
