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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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)
- 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.)
- 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.
- 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.)
- 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)
- 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.
- 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
- 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
