Education Ministry Update: PM SHRI Expansion, NIPUN Bharat Till Class 5

The Education Ministry PM SHRI NIPUN Bharat update highlights major reforms in school education, including expansion of PM SHRI schools, extension of the NIPUN Bharat Mission till Class 5, and increased focus on student mental health. According to latest updates, the Centre is pushing to implement PM SHRI schools in states like West Bengal and Kerala while also planning structural improvements in foundational learning and well-being programmes.

PM SHRI Schools Expansion in West Bengal, Kerala

The government is making a fresh push to expand the PM SHRI (Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India) scheme in key states.

Key Highlights

• The Centre will request states to sign MoUs for implementation
• Kerala had earlier paused rollout but may resume
• The scheme aims to upgrade 14,500 schools nationwide

Trend Insight:PM SHRI schools are designed as model institutions aligned with NEP 2020, featuring smart classrooms and modern labs.

NIPUN Bharat Mission May Extend Till Class 5

The NIPUN Bharat Mission, currently focused on foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN) up to Class 3, may be extended till Class 5.

• Current focus: Foundational skills till Class 3
• Proposed change: Extend learning support till Class 5
• Aim: Improve literacy and numeracy outcomes

A mid-term study found that only around 60% students achieved desired FLN levels, prompting the proposal for extension.

Background:NIPUN Bharat was launched under NEP 2020 to ensure basic reading and arithmetic skills among young learners.

Focus on Foundational Learning and Assessment (FLN)

The ministry is strengthening monitoring through national assessments:

• PARAKH is conducting learning studies
• Focus on early-grade learning outcomes
• Data-driven policy improvements

The extension to Class 5 aims to support students who missed foundational learning in early grades.

Mental Health Push Under Samagra Shiksha

Another key focus area is student mental health under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan.

Proposed Measures

• Counselling support in schools
• Awareness programmes for students
• Teacher training on mental well-being
• Integration with school curriculum

Why It Matters:Increasing academic pressure and post-pandemic challenges have made mental health support a priority in school education policies.

What Does This Means for Students and Schools?

• Improved school infrastructure through PM SHRI
• Extended learning support till Class 5
• Better monitoring of foundational learning
• Increased focus on student well-being

These reforms aim to align India’s school system with NEP 2020 goals of holistic education.

How Schools and States Will Implement These Changes?

1. States will sign MoUs for PM SHRI rollout
2. Schools will be selected under challenge mode
3. NIPUN Bharat framework will be extended
4. Mental health programmes will be integrated
5. Monitoring through national assessments

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