LIBRARY GRANTS UNDER PM SHRI FOR LIBRARY FINAL PHASE 2025-26

 FINAL PHASE( I,II & III) Guidlines_for_PM_SHRI (2025-26) 13.06.2025.pdf - Google Drive

Overview

• The PM SHRI scheme is built on six pillars, each representing a core area of focus derived from
• the nine chapters of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. These pillars encompass a range
• of activities, sub-activities, and components that together work towards achieving the scheme’s.
• objectives.
• Pillars of the PM SHRI Scheme
• 1. Access Infrastructure - Adequacy, Functionality, Aesthetics and Safety
• o Ensures that school infrastructure is adequate, functional, aesthetically pleasing, and safe
• for all students.
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• 2. Human Resources and School Leadership
• o Focuses on the recruitment, development, and effective management of teachers and
• school leaders to enhance educational outcomes.
• 3. Management, Monitoring and Governance
• o Emphasizes the importance of efficient management, continuous monitoring, and strong
• governance to ensure the smooth operation of schools.
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• 4. Beneficiary Satisfaction
• o Aims to ensure that the needs and expectations of students and their families are met,
• leading to higher satisfaction and better engagement with the school.
• 
  
• 5. Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment
• o Seeks to implement a robust curriculum, innovative pedagogical practices,
• and comprehensive assessment methods to foster effective learning.
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• 6. Inclusive Practices and Gender Equity
• o Promotes inclusive practices and ensures gender equity in all aspects of school life,
• providing equal opportunities for all students.
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• 5. Competency Based Student Assessment
• OBJECTIVE:
• Competency based learning training equips educators with the skills to develop lesson plans and
• teaching resources based on competency-based learning.
• PROGRAMMATIC NORMS:
• ● Preparation of Low-Cost, Do It Yourself (DIY) type TLM by school teachers based on CBL.
• ● Purchase/Printing of CBSE & NCERT Exemplars based on CBL.
• ● Printing/Procurement of Sample papers
• ● Pedagogy and assessment adopted in these schools will be more experiential, holistic and
• competency based.
• ● Focus will be on learning outcomes of every child in every grade – Assessment of Quantitative,
• Verbal & Logical Reasoning Skills.
• ● Assessment at all levels will be based on conceptual understanding and application of knowledge to real life situations and will be competency- based.
• ● CBSA should be an integral part of Classroom Transaction. Each teacher must discuss CBA type
• questions in regular classroom transactions so that the students will not face problems during
• examinations/assessments.
• FINANCIAL NORMS:-25000/-
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• 7. Resource Material / Activity Hand Book and Additional Support
• OBJECTIVE:
• A good teaching resource material /Handbook lays out the basic principles of the coursebooks
• and the recommended procedures for using the book. As such it is a guide for teachers,
• particularly for new teachers who may have little teacher training or classroom experience.
• PROGRAMMATIC NORMS:
• ● Provision of Teachers’ Manuals/ Diaries Activity Handbooks, resource materials for
• teachers to align their innovative pedagogies with learning outcomes and grade level
• competencies.
• ● Preparation of No-cost, Low-Cost, Do It Yourself (DIY) type TLM by school teachers.
• ● Every teacher in the school could be using these resource materials to align their
• innovative pedagogies with learning outcomes and grade level competencies.
• ● Teacher Resource material must be available in school libraries and could be accessed
• whenever required
• ● Purchase/Printing of CBSE handbooks (https://cbseacademic.nic.in//manual.html)
• ● NCF SE/NCF FS /NEP/NCERT Activity handbooks /Curriculum of all stages.
• ● The above-mentioned activities are only suggestive in nature, schools/RO can design/
• plan activities based on context or speci
• ic needs.
• FINANCIAL NORMS:; Rs. 200. PER TEACHER PLUS 150.00 PER TEACHER 
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• 13. Library Grant for Sr. Secondary Schools (upto highest class XII)
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• Guidelines for Utilizing Library Grant for Periodicals:
• ● Needs Assessment: Conduct a survey or assessment to identify the interests and educational
• needs of students and teachers, ensuring the periodicals selected are relevant and engaging.
• ● Curriculum Alignment: Choose periodicals that align with the curriculum across different
• subjects, including science, mathematics, language arts, social studies, and the arts.
• ● Age Appropriateness: Select periodicals appropriate for the age and reading level of the
• students in the school.
• ● Local and Global Perspectives: Include periodicals that offer both local and global
• perspectives to help students develop a broader understanding of the world.
• ● Quality and Reputation: Choose periodicals from reputed publishers known for high-quality
• content and responsible reporting.
• ● Subscription Management: Consider the frequency of publication and manage subscriptions
• efficiently to ensure timely delivery and accessibility.
• ● Student and Teacher Input: Gather feedback from students and teachers on the periodicals
• available in the library and adjust selections as needed.
• ● Budget Allocation: Allocate the library grant judiciously to maximize the variety and number
• of periodicals while staying within budget.
• ● Digital Access: Consider digital periodicals or online subscriptions to supplement the print
• collection and provide additional access options
• Suggestive List of Periodicals for School:
• 1. Science Reporter
• ○ Publisher: National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research
• (NISCPR), part of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) (Science
• Reporter covers a wide range of scientific topics, including technology, innovations,
• and current scientific research. It is a highly reputable source of science information.)
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• 2. Competition Success Review
• ○ Publisher: Competition Review Pvt. Ltd. (While not a direct government publication,
• Competition Success Review (CSR) covers topics such as general knowledge, current
• affairs, and guidance for— competitive exams. It is beneficial for students preparing
• for government and other competitive exams.
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• 3. Swachh Bharat Magazine
• ○ Publisher: Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India (This
• publication highlights initiatives, news, and updates related to the Swachh Bharat
• Abhiyan (Clean India Mission)
• 4. Sportstar
• ○ Publisher: The Hindu group. (Sportstar is a monthly sports magazine that covers
• national and international sports, including cricket, football, tennis, badminton,
• boxing, chess, hockey, and squash.)
• 5. Civil Services Chronicles
• ○ Publisher: Chronicles Publication Pvt. Ltd (The magazine publishes current affair
• articles, essays, case studies and content related to current issues of national and
• international importance.)
• 6. Banking Services Chronicles
• ○ Publisher: Chronicles Publication Pvt. Ltd (The books include previous years’ solved
• question papers, model question papers, question banks, current affairs\, general
• knowledge, reasoning, Maths and English etc.)
• 7. Pratiyogita Darpan
• ○ Publisher: Upkar Parkarshan (It is an Indian bi-lingual Magazine, focuses on current
• affairs and general knowledge, especially useful for civil services and competitive
• exams).
• 8. Tinkle
• ○ Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha Pvt. Ltd (It includes Where Learning Meets Fun. Step
• into a world of fun! Comics, jokes, riddles, reviews, quizzes, and much more! Learn
• something new today!)
• 9. Magicpot
• ○ Publisher: Malayala Manorama Co. Pvt. Ltd. (It makes the child more creative
• through activities, crafts, games & much more. ... Also helps the child to read more
• through stories, poems and comics.)
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• 10. Champak
• ○ Publisher: Delhi Press Patra Prakashan Pvt Ltd (It is a magazine for children that
• helps them develop their reading, language, and creativity skills. It includes traditional
• stories, illustrations, and simple language)
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• 11. Cricket Today
• ○ Publisher: Delhi-based Company, Diamond Magazines, (which has the support of
• very experienced professionals. Cricket Today is an ultimate ode to the cricketing
• world.)
• 12. India Today
• ○ Publisher: Living Media India Limited publishes the weekly news magazine
• (Highlight different news)
• 13. Frontline
• ○ Publisher: The Hindu Group of publications, an English-language news magazine that
• is published every two weeks. (It includes Politics, Economics, Social issues, The
• environment, Nature, Culture, and Cinema.)
• 14. The Week
• ○ Publisher: Malayala Manorama Co. Pvt. Ltd. (It is to provide readers with a balanced
• perspective on current events by compiling commentary from multiple sides of a
• debate.)
• 15. Subject Journal- Monthly
• ○ Physics For You
• ○ Chemistry today
• ○ Biology Today
• ○ Mathematics Today
• 16. Digital Publications from various government/autonomous bodies
• ○ NBT publications
• ○ MoE publications
• ○ Publication division MoI&B
• ○ National Digital Library, MoE
• ○ NCERT digital Resources
• ○ CBSE digital Resources
• Suggestive List of Books/ Reports/Guidelines for Students of KVs:
• 1. Priya The Accessibility Warrior by NCERT
• https://ncert.nic.in/pdf/publication/otherpublications/pawe1.pdf
• 2. Let's move forward – by UNESCO India -
• https://dsel.education.gov.in/sites/default/files/update/comic_book_eng.pdf
• 3. Sapno Ki Udaan by MOE and NCERT -
• https://ncert.nic.in/pdf/announcement/SapnoKiUdaan.pdf
• 4. Competency-Based Practice Books for Class X & XII by CBSE
• https://cbseacademic.nic.in/
• 5. India Year Book
• https://www.amazon.in/india-year-book/s?k=india+year+book
• 6. 500 Career Cards developed by Ministry of Education- Letter issued by KVS on 14.08.2024 & 25.09.2024
• https://dsel.education.gov.in/careers/index.html
• 7. Stories of Ruskin Bond
• https://www.amazon.in/Books-RuskinBond/s?rh=n%3A976389031%2Cp_27%3ARuskin+Bond
• 8. Books written by Dr APJ Abdul Kalam
• https://www.amazon.in/Books-A-P-J-AbdulKalam/s?rh=n%3A976389031%2Cp_27%3AA.P.J.+Abdul+Kalam
• 9. Books written by Sudha Murthy
• https://www.amazon.in/Books-Sudha-Murty/s?rh=n%3A976389031%2Cp_27%3ASudha+Murty
• 10. Story collection by Munshi Prem Chand
• https://www.amazon.in/Premchand-Complete-Stories-Kahaniya-arvshreshth/dp/9389643333
• 11. Believe in Yourself by Swami Vivekananda
• https://www.amazon.in/Believe-Yourself-Life-Lessons Vivekananda/dp/9389836107
• 12. Malgudi Days by RK Narayan, Indian Thought Publications
• https://www.amazon.in/Malgudi-Days-R-K-Narayan/dp/8185986177
• 13. Swami and friends by RK Narayan, Indian Thought Publications
• https://www.amazon.in/Swami-Friends-R-K-Narayan/dp/8185986002
• 14. Stories from Panchatantra Series, Neeta Mehta Publications
• https://www.amazon.in/Short-Stories-From-Panchatantra/dp/B0C9KB7RZK
• 15. Rain must fall – Nandita Basu
• https://www.amazon.in/Rain-Must-Fall-Nandita-Basu/dp/0143454099
• 16. Poetic collection by Mahadevi Verma
• https://www.amazon.in/Poetry-Mahadevi-Verma-Literature-Fiction/s?rh=n%3A1318175031% 2Cp_27%3AMahadevi+Verma
• 17. Poetic collection by Ramdhari Singh Dinkar
• https://www.amazon.in/Poetry-Ramdhari-Singh-Dinkar-Literature-Fiction/s?rh=n%3A1318175031%2Cp_lbr_books_authors_browse-bin%3ARamdhari+Singh+Dinka
• 18. Poetic collection by Harivansh Rai Bachchan
• https://www.amazon.in/Poetry-Harivansh-Rai-Bachchan-Literature-Fiction/s?rh=n%3A1318175031%2Cp_lbr_books_authors_browse-in%3AHarivansh+Rai+Bachchan
• 19.चिरा बालकथा:, भारतीय विज्ञानपरंपरा, चिकथा: - Sanskrit
• 20. Sanskrit Katha Maalika (Short Stories for Sanskrit Reading Practice) (by Rakesh Shashtry)
• PeriNote: These are suggestive and can be modified according to the student’s requirements.
• Feedback and record:
• ● Gather input from library users about their preferences and interests to make informed
• decisions about periodicals and competitions.
• ● Photographs and short videos of activities should be recorded and uploaded on
• Vidyalaya’s Social media platform and Vidyalaya’s website.
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• FINANCIAL NORMS:Rs.15000/- UP TO X  Rs.20000/0 UP TO XII
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• 26. Reading Promotion Week
• OBJECTIVE:
• To cultivate a lifelong reading habit and foster a love for literature among students by conducting
• engaging and inclusive activities under the guidance of teachers and the librarian.
• PROGRAMMATIC NORMS:
• ●Organizing quarterly Reading Week in the Vidyalaya.
• ●Librarian shall be the In-charge of the program.
• ●Activities to involve active participation of teachers, especially language teachers.
• ●Involve parents and alumni through book donation drives or reading sessions.
• ●Conducting competitions such as:
• o Reading Aloud
• o Book Review Presentations
• o Author Biographies
• o Dramatization/Role Play based on books
• o Storytelling Competitions
• o Poem Recitation
• o Correct Words per Minute Challenge
• o Reading Relay (team activity involving passage reading in turns)
• ●Organizing activities under Bhasha Sangam / Language Festival to encourage multilingual
• appreciation.
• ●Setting up Pop-up Libraries or Reading Corners in classrooms or common areas.
• ●Encouraging students to maintain a Reading Journal.
• ●Displaying Book of the Week and Reader of the Month on library/notice boards.
• ●Display and discussion of Books on NEP, Culture, Science, and Values.
• ●Inviting local authors, storytellers, or educators for guest sessions or readings (optional).
• This head may be used for the following cost:
• ●Cost of stationery items, Flashcards, journals, etc.
• ●Cost of printing certiicates and bookmarks.
• ●Cost of stop clock (if required).
• ●Cost of prizes for competition winners.
• ●Cost of mementoes for external judges/speakers (if invited).
• ●Cost of setting up temporary reading corners or displays.
• Target Group:
• ● Students of Classes 1 to 8. Participation may be structured grade-wise
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• FINANCIAL NORMS:: RS. 25000/-
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• 44. Library Books
• OBJECTIVE:
• Equipping the School Library with textbooks and reference books.
• PROGRAMMATIC NORMS:
• ● Procurement of curriculum based text books from NCERT.
• ● Teacher reference books.
• ● Five year/Ten year sample papers
• ● NCERT Books and books from National Book Trust in the library to be procured preferably from
• NCERT and National Book Trust.
• ● NCERT Exemplars
• ● Lab manuals for practical subjects to be procured.
• Note; Sufficient number of textbook sets to be procured on the recommendation of the library committee.
• FINANCIAL NORMS: Rs.:20000/-
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Overview ................................................................................................................................. 4

1. Common Guidelines ......................................................................................................... 5

2. Teaching Learning Materials (Balvatika) ....................................................................... 7

3. Teaching Learning Materials (Classes I To V) ............................................................... 9

4. Learning Enhancement Programme (LEP) / Remedial Teaching ............................... 11

5. Competency Based Student Assessment ....................................................................... 11

6. Holistic Report Cards for Students ............................................................................... 12

7. Resource Material / Activity Hand Book And Additional Support ............................. 12

8. School Readiness Modules-Module Development (Class -1) ...................................... 13

9. Science Kit and Maths Kit ................................................................................................ 14

10. Science And Maths Circle/Club ....................................................................................... 15

11. Exposure Visits ................................................................................................................. 18

12. Mentoring By Eminent Experts (National) .................................................................... 19

13. Library Grant for Sr. Secondary Schools (upto highest class XII) ............................... 20

14. Sport Equipment ............................................................................................................... 24

15. Engagement Of Yoga / Sports Teacher / Coaches ......................................................... 25

16. Musical Instruments ......................................................................................................... 26

17. 21st Century Learning And Information Skills .............................................................. 26

18. Celebration Of National Days .......................................................................................... 27

19. Bagless Days ...................................................................................................................... 27

20. Celebration Of Cultural, Academic, Sports And Annual Day .......................................... 29

21. Cyber Safety Awareness Programme ............................................................................... 30

22. Financial Support for Vocational Teacher/ Trainer (New) ........................................... 31

23. Fund For School Safety And Security ............................................................................... 32

24. Guidance And Career Counseling .................................................................................... 33

25. Parent Teacher Meet ......................................................................................................... 33

26. Reading Promotion Week ................................................................................................. 34

27. Enhancement Of School Facilities And Aesthetics .......................................................... 35

28. PM SHRI Quiz, Debate & Extempore Speech Competition ............................................. 35

29. Lab Consumable Materials ................................................................................................ 36

30. LED Lighting ..........................................................................................................................37

31. Activity Promoting Green School .......................................................................................37

32. Vegetable/Herbal / Medicinal/ Kitchen Garden...............................................................38

33. Composting facility for kitchen and garden waste ......................................................... 39

34. Organize ‘Swachhta Pakhwada’/ clean up drives .............................................................39

35. Expert Talk - Green School ................................................................................................ 40

36. Field Visits ........................................................................................................................... 41

37. Desktop Computers/ Tablets for School(Recurring) Maintenance.................................42

38. Maintenance of ATL Tinkering/ Innovation Lab (where ATL Tinkering Labs were

established

ive years ago)as per sanction order of individual School...........................42

39. Training to Girls on Self-Defence (More than 50 girl children in VI to XII) ................ 43

40. Adolescent Girls Programs .................................................................................................43

41. Community Participation ....................................................................................................44

42. Hackathon .............................................................................................................................45

43. ATL Instructor ......................................................................................................................46

44. Library Books .....................................................................................................................47

45. Citizenship skills, Constitutional values and knowledge of India ..................................47

46. Function Youth & Eco Club for Mission Life .....................................................................48

47. Colourful Dustbins painted with interesting characters for waste segregation............ 49

48. Capacity Building and Training of Teachers(STEM teachers)...........................................50

49. Digital Hardware/Software..................................................................................................50

ANNEXURE - I...........................................................................................................................51