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The Hindu
a day ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
MP Kesineni Sivanath urges Railway Board to expedite projects in Vijayawada Division
MP Kesineni Sivanath has appealed to Railway Board Chairman Satish Kumar to take immediate steps to resolve pressing issues in the Vijayawada Railway Division and ensure the swift release of funds for the development of the city railway station under the Amrit Bharat Station 2.0 scheme. In a meeting held at Rail Bhavan in New Delhi on Tuesday (July 22, 2025), the MP raised several pending issues concerning infrastructure and public safety across the Vijayawada division. He drew attention to the long-pending construction of Road Over Bridges (ROBs) and Road Under Bridges (RUBs) at key level crossings. These include Level Crossing No. 316 between Vijayawada and Gunadala, No. 147 between Rayanapadu and Kondapalli, No. 148 between Vijayawada and Rayanapadu, and No. 8 between Vijayawada and Ramavarappadu. He urged the Railway Board to take urgent steps to complete these works without delay. Highlighting the importance of modernising Vijayawada railway station, the MP called for the immediate release of ₹836.47 crore sanctioned by NITI Aayog under the Amrit Bharat Station 2.0 scheme. He stressed that the timely release of these funds by the Railway Ministry is essential for accelerating the development works. Mr. Satish Kumar assured that necessary directions would be issued to officials concerned. Meanwhile, the MP has urged the Central government to reconsider the allocation of PM-SHRI (Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India) schools to NTR District, citing severe underrepresentation in the recently approved list. Raising the issue in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, the MP called for a review of the selection process and demanded the sanctioning of more schools to the district. Despite the District having 827 benchmarked schools, and 550 of them meeting the eligibility criteria, only 27 schools were sanctioned under the PM-SHRI scheme, he pointed out. The sanction rate is 4.9%, the lowest across Andhra Pradesh, he added. 'The Andhra Pradesh government had recommended 62 schools for consideration, yet more than 56% of those schools did not make it to the final list. It is disappointing and unjustified,' he said. Highlighting the preparedness of the district, the MP said that most schools in NTR District are aligned with the objectives of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and have the necessary infrastructure. 'Given this, the low number of sanctioned schools is both puzzling and disheartening,' he said. The MP called upon the Centre to review the selection process and allocate additional PM-SHRI schools to NTR District, said a release.
New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
29 NTR district schools among 935 state schools selected for PM SHRI
VIJAYAWADA: The Union Ministry of Education has announced that 935 schools across Andhra Pradesh have been selected for upgradation under the Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) scheme, including 29 schools from NTR district alone. Union Minister of State for Education Jayant Chaudhary, responding to a question raised by Vijayawada MP Kesineni Shivnath (Chinni) in the LS, confirmed the selection. He said that more schools may be included in future phases after completion of the current round. The PM SHRI scheme aims to showcase key components of the National Education Policy (NEP) - 2020, with provisions for science labs, smart classrooms, digital libraries, LED lighting, and more. In NTR district, Rs 3,404.1 lakh was allocated to 29 schools, of which Rs 1,628.2 lakh has been released and Rs 1,620.6 lakh utilised so far. Kurnool district leads with 54 selected schools, while Visakhapatnam has six. Minister Chaudhary said that the selected schools are chosen through a transparent competitive process and are designed to promote inclusive, modern, and joyful learning environments. The scheme also stresses comprehensive development, beyond academics, by encouraging 21st-century skills and personality growth. States are tasked with identifying infrastructure needs, which are then appraised and approved by the Project Approval Board (PAB). Kesineni urged the Centre to include more schools in the upcoming phases, ensuring that every region benefits from modernised and equitable education facilities under this flagship initiative.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Banking on green energy: PM SHRI schools to shine on solar power
Hubballi: Govt-run PM SHRI (Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India) institutions will soon be powered by solar energy. Solar panels installed at these schools will generate up to five kilowatts of electricity, addressing long-pending demands for clean and uninterrupted power supply. The initiative aims to enhance the learning environment through sustainable energy. The education department sanctioned the solar project for four govt schools. Four schools in the district will be the first to have solar energy. The solar project aims to overcome power cuts in schools. Schools in many rural and remote areas lack electricity connections, hindering education and overall development. Solar panels offer a reliable solution in such situations. The solar energy project will be implemented at PM SHRI Govt HPS School of Yaliwal, Kundagol taluk, PM SHRI MPS School of Galagihulakoppa Village of Kalaghatagi Taluk, PM SHRI MPS School of Amargol in Hubballi, and PM SHRI Govt HPS No. 2 School, Alanavar taluk. Solar panels provide schools independence from the electricity grid, especially in rural areas with unreliable power supply, ensuring uninterrupted access to electricity and creating a conducive environment for teaching and learning. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Worst States to Live in the USA, Ranked Drivepedia Undo Vijayalaxmi Hanchinal, deputy project coordinator of Samagra Shikshana Karnataka at the DDPI office, Dharwad, said that the PM SHRI schools were already developed. Now the solar project is underway at govt schools. Approximately Rs 3 to 4 lakh for each school will be sanctioned. Soon, the installation of solar panels will be carried out. Vijayamala Korav, Headmistress of PM SHRI HPS No. 2 School Alanavar, said under the PM SHRI scheme, the school was developed. Already, they are distributing millet food items to the children, and sports materials, and repair work is ongoing. Now the process of installing solar panels is underway. Five kilowatts of solar energy will be produced. A meter for the solar energy was installed. Due to power disruption, school activities were stopped. Already, they have a smart board and computer in the schools. This will be helpful and not depend on electric power. Students will learn about the importance of renewable energy sources, she added.
Hindustan Times
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
PM Shri schools in Varanasi to upgrade education infrastructure
New Delhi: Schools selected under the PM SHRI (Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India) scheme in Varanasi are implementing various initiatives of National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and offering mentorship to other schools in the neighbourhood in a bid to upgrade the existing education infrastructure, officials said on Tuesday. PM Shri schools in Varanasi to upgrade education infrastructure According to officials, teachers in PM SHRI schools are holding regular meetings with principals of nearby government schools to share best pedagogy practices aligned with NEP 2020 for improved attendance and enrolments of students. Shashi Prabha Rai, principal of a PM SHRI school from Nawapur said, 'The enrolment of students in my school has increased from 200 in 2024-25 to 300 in 2025-26 . We have 16 teachers and have all the facilities like that of a private school. The betterment in facilities due to better funding from the government has helped us change the mindset of parents towards government schools.' Launched on September 5, 2022, the PM SHRI scheme is aimed to select 14,500 existing schools from across the country for upgradation and is expected to benefit 1.8 million students. Under the scheme, 13,076 schools have been selected in 33 states and Union Territories (UTs). Among the 1,888 PM SHRI schools in Uttar Pradesh, Prayagraj has the highest 61 schools selected under the centrally-sponsored scheme. In Varanasi, there are 23 PM SHRI schools, including two Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) and one Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV). Nawapur resident Rekha Gond, who has enrolled his grandson in the PM SHRI school, said, 'This school has all the facilities including drinking water, clean toilets, playground and smart classroom. Seeing my grandson's learning improvement, children from my nearby houses have also enrolled their kids.' Santosh Kumar Dubey, principal of PM SHRI Composite School, Besahupur said the attendance of students in his school has improved to 90% from 70% after becoming part of the central scheme in 2023. 'Students love the learning environment and come to school regularly,' he said. Sanjay Kumar Yadav, block education officer (BEO) of Sevapuri said that there 155 UP-government run schools in his block and two of them – Composite School Besahupur and Primary School Thatara (first) are designated as PM SHRI schools and getting a funding of ₹1.10 lakh as grants compared to ₹60,000 before becoming part of the scheme. 'On the models of PM SHRI schools, we have provided smart TVs in all our government schools with the help of NGOs and panchayat officials. Like PM SHRI schools, teachers in other schools are also teaching students in a joyful learning environment to improve learning levels and attendance percentage. We regularly hold meetings of principals of government schools with PM SHRI schools wherein we share best pedagogy practices,' he said.
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
State will not join PM SHRI, says Sivankutty
T'puram: After an abortive attempt to join PM SHRI (Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India) scheme, the general education department decided to withdraw from it. General education minister V Sivankutty announced the decision on Wednesday after a meeting with student organizations. Sivankutty said that enrolling in PM SHRI scheme would be suicidal because it means accepting NEP (National Education Policy). He added that all student groups, except ABVP, wanted the govt to reject the scheme. Earlier, CPM had decided to join the scheme because the state would lose a significant amount of central assistance if it skipped the initiative. State govt also said the Centre was withholding its share of several education schemes because Kerala refused to join PM SHRI. Sivankutty had brought the scheme to the state cabinet for approval, but CPI representatives in the govt objected and vetoed it. After that, Sivankutty criticized CPI state secretary Binoy Viswam and questioned whether the agriculture department, led by the CPI minister, would also refuse to sign several central govt schemes. Sivankutty said the Centre withheld around Rs 1,500 crore owed to Kerala. He added that the state govt is exploring legal options to recover the funds after repeated appeals to the Centre failed. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 40세 넘고 PC만 있으면? 이 게임 완전 내 거임! Hero Wars 플레이하기 Undo "I met the Union education minister twice to raise the issue, but there was no progress. The state govt decided not to sign the scheme because several conditions are unacceptable," he said. LDF, which organized protests against NEP, alleged that the policy promotes privatization and communalization of education. It also said that PM SHRI scheme required schools to display the Prime Minister's picture and change their names to PM SHRI Schools. Sivankutty said that state govt has taken steps to include the powers and responsibilities of the governor in Class X textbook. The chapter, under the title 'Conflicts in the Indian Federal System' also explains the Emergency as a crisis in Indian democracy.
