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In a significant initiative to enhance the education sector in the state, the Odisha government plans to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Education, Government of India, to execute the PM SHRI Schools scheme. The signing of the MoU is scheduled to take place before the start of the academic year 2024-25.

"Odisha Government has taken a far-reaching decision to sign an MoU with Ministry of Education, Government of India to implement PM SHRI Scheme," the Ministry of Education stated in an official release on X.

"We enthusiastically support this initiative as it reflects our collective dedication to strengthen school education and ensuring the comprehensive development of students in Odisha," it added.

Aligned with the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020), the PM SHRI scheme seeks to establish more than 14,500 model schools throughout India. The PM SHRI School initiative, a centrally sponsored scheme by the Government of India, endeavors to set up over 14,500 PM SHRI Schools nationwide, including those overseen by the Central Government, State/UT Governments, local bodies, KVS, and NVS.

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The objective of these schools is to create an inclusive learning environment where every student feels valued and supported, thereby nurturing a culture of engaged citizenship in accordance with the National Education Policy 2020.

Expected to directly benefit more than 20 lakh students, the scheme aims to improve the quality of school education and drive policy formulation and implementation. Over a five-year period, spanning from 2022-23 to 2026-27, the initiative aims not only to benefit immediate recipients but also to serve as a model for enhancing educational standards across the country.

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