The Union Ministry of Education has provided an update on the progress of the PM SHRI scheme before the Rajya Sabha on 5th and 6th August 2026. This update comes after laying out the details before the Lok Sabha on 27th July 2026. The reason why the Union Education Ministry has opted to share this information is for transparency on the number of schools that had benefited from the scheme till date. The PM SHRI scheme or Prime Minister Schools for Rising India is a centrally sponsored scheme aimed at improving the quality of education across the country. The government wants to make government schools as exemplary institutions of learning. Education Ministry shares this report for transparency as to what has been achieved under the PM SHRI scheme. The new data reflects the number of schools that have benefited from this flagship education program directly and indirectly.
119 Schools Selected From Arunachal Pradesh -
As per the latest data released by the Ministry of Education in the Parliament, a total of 119 schools from Arunachal Pradesh have been selected for development under the PM SHRI scheme. These schools would receive direct support from the Union Ministry of Education. The selection of 119 schools has been done to provide the young learners of the northeastern state with world-class infrastructure facilities. The Arunachal Pradesh Education Department has finalized the list of beneficiaries under the PM SHRI scheme after considering the requirements on a district-level basis. The local authorities would keep a close eye on the implementation process so that nothing goes slow. The selection of 119 schools from Arunachal Pradesh has come as a surprise to many people across the state. This is because the infrastructure development of these educational institutions would take place in the border districts.
Division Of State And Central Government Schools In Arunachal Pradesh -
Out of the total number of 119 schools selected from Arunachal Pradesh, a good number of them belong to the state government. To be precise, there are 93 state government schools and 26 central government schools that have been chosen for development under the PM SHRI scheme. Some of the prominent Kendriya Vidyalayas and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas in the state have also been selected under the scheme. It must be noted that both private and government-run schools have been considered for development under the PM SHRI scheme. The state government has decided to cooperate with the Union Ministry of Education in order to ensure that the money released for the development of the 119 schools is used judiciously. The division of 93 state government schools and 26 central government schools in the selection list speaks volumes about the effort being made for the benefit of all.
Infrastructure & Curriculum Development Under PM SHRI For 119 Arunachal Pradesh Schools -
The 119 schools selected from Arunachal Pradesh would receive complete infrastructure development support under the PM SHRI scheme. It may be noted that the Union Ministry of Education has decided to develop these 119 schools in accordance with the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020. This entails that both infrastructure and curriculum development would take place at these institutions. The government wants all the children to enjoy a holistic and experiential learning methodology rather than rote learning. The teaching staff at the 119 schools will be trained in providing experiential learning to the students so that the new age requirements of the NEP, 2020 are met successfully. The PM SHRI scheme will also ensure that the children receiving education at these 119 schools get access to potable water, toilets, and updated library books.
Benefits And Implementation Roadmap For 119 Arunachal Pradesh Schools -
The latest information provided by the Education Ministry in the Parliament reflects that the implementation of the PM SHRI scheme will commence shortly in Arunachal Pradesh. The authorities in charge have started making preparations for the execution of the project. The local people belonging to the border districts of the state are excited to witness the changes that will take place in their localities. The Union Ministry of Education will release the funds in a phased manner so that the development work takes place in a systematic manner. All the 119 schools selected from Arunachal Pradesh will serve as ideal models for other government schools in their respective districts. It must be noted that the Union Education Ministry is optimistic that increased enrolment and retention will be witnessed in the coming years.
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