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Cabinet subcommittee reviews PM SHRI scheme in Kerala, no final decision made

On Wednesday, a Cabinet subcommittee in Kerala, headed by Minister N. Samsudheen, gathered for its second meeting to discuss PM SHRI scheme. The group intends to meet again soon, with Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan emphasizing importance of state autonomy in choosing schools and curriculum issues.

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Jul 1, 2026 · 1 min read · 3 views
Cabinet subcommittee reviews PM SHRI scheme in Kerala, no final decision made

Key Takeaways

  • •The Kerala Cabinet subcommittee met for the second time on Wednesday to discuss the PM SHRI scheme, but no final decisions were made.
  • •Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan insisted that the Union government must not interfere with the curriculum for the PM SHRI initiative.
  • •The subcommittee has one month to finalize its report on the PM SHRI scheme's implementation in Kerala.
  • •Minister for General Education N. Samsudheen emphasized the need for complete autonomy in selecting schools for the program.
  • •Attendees included key ministers like Roji M. John and P.C. Vishnunadh, who contributed insights on the scheme's guidelines.

Cabinet subcommittee in Kerala met again Wednesday to hash out details of PM SHRI (Prime Minister’s Schools for Rising India) scheme. No final decisions yet. Talks focused on parts of initiative,said N. Samsudheen,Minister for General Education.

Among attendees: Roji M. John,Minister for Higher Education, P.C. Vishnunadh,Minister for Tourism,M. Liju,Minister for Excise. Each shared thoughts on scheme's guidelines. Pressed for time,they'll meet again soon to keep discussions going.

Subcommittee must draft a letter to Union government about scheme. Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan stressed implementation depends on Union not meddling with curriculum. State must choose which schools get scheme .

Minister Samsudheen repeated government's push for full control over school selection. Subcommittee has one month to wrap up its report,outlining state's stance on scheme implementation. But will they get it all done in time…?

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