Kerala CM V D Satheesan Advocates for Curriculum Autonomy Amid PM SHRI Program Continuation Concerns

Kerala will proceed with the implementation of the Prime Minister’s Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) scheme, despite concerns regarding potential interference in the states educational curriculum. Chief Minister V D Satheesan has stated that the state is obligated to continue with the scheme due to an agreement made by the previous government, which also included the receipt of financial support from the central government.

To address the apprehensions surrounding educational autonomy, a cabinet sub-committee has been established to thoroughly analyze the implications of the PM SHRI scheme. This committee will articulate Keralas position, specifically emphasizing the states right to oversee its educational curriculum and the selection of schools involved in the scheme.

The PM SHRI initiative aims to enhance the quality of education in identified schools across the country by providing necessary resources and infrastructure. It is crucial for states like Kerala to balance the benefits derived from such central schemes with the preservation of their educational sovereignty. The cabinet sub-committee is expected to provide recommendations that align the objectives of the PM SHRI scheme with the states educational policies and standards.