MoU Conflict Over PM SHRI Scheme Between Centre and Tamil Nadu

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan wrote to Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin regarding non-signing of an MoU for the PM SHRI scheme. The scheme aims to upgrade 14,500 schools and benefit 1.8 million students. The central government's draft MoU referenced NEP 2020, which Tamil Nadu modified.

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has written to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin concerning the state's non-signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the PM Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) scheme.

The PM SHRI scheme is designed to upgrade 14,500 schools nationwide, benefiting approximately 1.8 million students. It also strives to create model institutions reflecting the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020.

Pradhan pointed out that after Tamil Nadu indicated its willingness to sign the MoU for the 2024-25 academic year, the Centre sent a draft MoU. However, Tamil Nadu's rephrased version excluded key references to NEP, 2020. Pradhan emphasized the importance of fully implementing NEP, 2020, under the PM SHRI scheme.

(With inputs from agencies.)