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New Delhi: Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan wrote to Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin on Friday after the state did not sign an MoU for PM Schools for Rising India ( PM SHRI ) scheme. The scheme aims to upgrade 14,500 schools across India, benefiting approximately 18 lakh students, and positioning these schools as model institutions reflecting the principles of National Education Policy, 2020. In the first phase, 6,448 schools from 28 states and UTs have been selected for upgrade.
In his letter, Pradhan noted, “I was happy to see Tamil Nadu’s undertaking dated March 15, 2024, showing its willingness to sign the MoU for the 2024-25 academic year. Following this, the department of school education & literacy sent a draft MoU to Tamil Nadu. However, I was surprised to receive a modified MoU from the state, which omitted a crucial paragraph referring to full implementation of NEP .
” “Since the state is already implementing Samagra Shiksha scheme, which aligns with NEP, it would be appropriate for Tamil Nadu to also embrace and showcase all initiatives of NEP, under PM SHRI scheme,” he added. TNN We also published the following articles recently Union education minister urges Stalin to sign MoU for PM SHRI Scheme Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan requested Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin to sign an MoU for the PM SHRI Scheme, highlighting the NEP 2020's role in inclusive education. Noting that 32 states and UTs have signed the MoU, Pradhan urged prioritizing children's education over political agendas, expressing concerns about implementation delays.
Tamil Nadu govt signs MoU with Nokia, PayPal, Microchip; aims financial boost in state On a visit to the United States, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin facilitated MoUs between the state government and major investors like Nokia, PayPal, and Microchip. These agreements aim to create approximately 2,900 jobs by establishing research and development centers and facilities, supporting the state's technological and economic growth. Centre withholds Rs 573 crore school fund for Tamil Nadu rejecting NEP The Union government has withheld Tamil Nadu's Rs 573 crore initial installment under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan scheme for not adhering to the National Education Policy guidelines, including the three-language formula.
This impacts teacher salaries and various student programs. Other states like Kerala and Delhi also resist signing the related MoU..
