Ministry of Education
PM SHRI Schools (PM ScHools for Rising India)
Selected schools receive ₹2 crore+ infrastructure funding for digital classrooms, STEM labs, smart boards, green campus, sports infrastructure, libraries, and teacher training under NEP 2020 framework
Multi-year infrastructure funding up to ₹2 crore per school over scheme period
PM SHRI (Pradhan Mantri ScHools for Rising India) is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme launched in September 2022 by the Ministry of Education to develop 14,500+ government schools as exemplar model schools under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Selected schools receive upgrades for digital classrooms, STEM labs, green campus, sports and activity areas, libraries, teacher training, and inclusive education facilities. Schools are selected through a Challenge Mode selection process. By 2026, over 10,000 schools have been notified as PM SHRI schools.
Am I Eligible?
Quick check — answer 3 questions
Is your age between 5 and 18 years?
Is your annual family income under ₹1 Cr?
Do you live in India?
Benefit Details
Selected schools receive ₹2 crore+ infrastructure funding for digital classrooms, STEM labs, smart boards, green campus, sports infrastructure, libraries, and teacher training under NEP 2020 framework
Provided by Central Government
Multi-year infrastructure funding up to ₹2 crore per school over scheme period
Eligibility Criteria
Government and local body-managed elementary, secondary, and senior secondary schools are eligible to apply; school must meet minimum infrastructure, governance, and academic performance standards; applications submitted by school principals via the PM SHRI portal during open selection windows; individual citizens cannot apply — this is a school-level government infrastructure scheme
5 to 18 years
Up to ₹1 Cr / year
Rural & Urban (Both)
Required Documents
💡 Tip: Keep original documents and 2 photocopies ready. Self-attest all photocopies.
How to Apply
For School Principals — Apply on PM SHRI Portal
onlineGo to pmshrischools.education.gov.in → school principal registers using UDISE code and state credentials → fills infrastructure checklist and academic data → submits application during the quarterly selection window.
State Government Review
offlineState/UT education department reviews and endorses applications from their schools. Schools recommended by the state are forwarded to the central Ministry of Education for final verification.
Graded Evaluation
onlineSchools are graded on 55+ parameters covering infrastructure, inclusivity, governance, and academic outcomes. Top-scoring schools are selected as PM SHRI schools. Results are published on the portal.
MoU Signing and Funding
offlineSelected schools sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry. Funding is released in tranches tied to implementation milestones — infrastructure upgrades, teacher training, and quarterly progress reporting.
For Students / Parents — Find a PM SHRI School
onlineParents and students can check the list of PM SHRI schools in their district at pmshrischools.education.gov.in. Students at PM SHRI schools benefit from NEP-aligned teaching, STEM labs, digital resources, and activity-based learning.
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⚠️ Disclaimer: Information is compiled from official government sources for guidance purposes. Eligibility and benefits may vary. Always verify with the official portal or nearest government office before applying.
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