PM SHRI Scheme Selects 13,092 Schools, 20 Lakh Students to Benefit
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: The Prime Minister’s SHRI scheme has identified 13,092 government schools across India for upgrade to “exemplar” status, with more than 20 lakh students expected to receive improved facilities and digital learning tools. The initiative, part of a five‑year plan, carries a total outlay of ₹27,360 crore and aligns with the National Education Policy 2020 to modernise existing schools.
Covered by 5 outlets across the spectrum: 0% left, 80% center, 20% right.
Who is covering this story
- Center (3): Free Press Journal, Mid-Day, The New Indian Express
- Right-leaning (1): India Today
Sources
- Shreetron India Limited To Establish Smart Classes, ₹ 300 Crore Approved, Schools To Be Developed In A Phased Manner — Free Press Journal (center)
- Uttar Pradesh: Yogi Cabinet Approves ₹300 Crore To Develop 14,429 Government Primary Schools As Smart Schools — Free Press Journal (center)
- Digital books, ICT labs: UP to turn nearly 14,000 govt schools into smart schools — India Today (right-leaning)
- PM SHRI scheme: 13,092 schools selected, over 20 lakh students to benefit — Mid-Day (center)
- Two Nellore government schools transformed into modern campuses with Rs 21.4 crore makeover — The New Indian Express (center)