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Centre pushes PM SHRI push for Bengal and Tamil Nadu letters to be sent soon
Education
Published on 6 May 2026
MoE will ask both states to sign the key pact
The Ministry of Education is set to write to West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, urging them to sign a Memorandum of Understanding for the PM SHRI scheme. The programme targets upgrading schools into model institutions aligned with the National Education Policy 2020. The Centre expects smoother implementation after recent election outcomes.
- MoE plans letters to West Bengal and Tamil Nadu for PM SHRI
- States must sign an MoU to proceed with the scheme rollout
- Schools will be developed as model institutions under NEP 2020 alignment
- Centre expects faster progress after recent election results
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