Kerala's Strategic Tango with PM SHRI: Education Minister Speaks Out
Kerala Education Minister V Sivankutty justifies Kerala's decision to join the PM SHRI scheme, aiming to secure central funds while maintaining state autonomy over its educational policies. Signing the scheme helps reclaim withheld funds but doesn’t mean accepting the NEP 2022, safeguarding secular, democratic values.
Devdiscourse News Desk | Thiruvananthapuram | Updated: 24-10-2025 19:41 IST | Created: 24-10-2025 19:41 IST
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Kerala's Education Minister V Sivankutty defended the state's decision to join the PM SHRI scheme, explaining it as a tactical choice to unlock central funds without compromising local educational policies.
Addressing the media, Sivankutty stated the move counters the Centre’s withholding of substantial funds, including Rs 1,087.87 crore for 2023–24 alone. Joining the scheme allows Kerala to access pending and current allocations.
The minister assured that Kerala's educational standards, which emphasize secularism and constitutional values, remain intact, despite financial pressures and central policies like NEP 2022.
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