Kerala's PM SHRI Scheme: A Rocky Road to Implementation
The CPI(M)-led government in Kerala halted the implementation of the PM SHRI scheme after opposition from its coalition partner, CPI. Concerns were raised about potential RSS influence. A Cabinet sub-committee will review the scheme, amid accusations and controversy over the decision's implications for state education policies.
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The Left government in Kerala, led by CPI(M), has decided to pause the implementation of the PM SHRI scheme following objections from coalition partner CPI. The decision, announced by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, comes amid concerns over alleged RSS influence in education policies.
A seven-member Cabinet sub-committee, chaired by General Education Minister V Sivankutty, has been formed to reassess the scheme. The initial MoU with New Delhi aimed at securing central funds, but CPI viewed it as a deviation from the LDF’s stance, thus signaling intra-front tensions.
The ongoing dispute has prompted backlash from the Leader of Opposition, who criticized the government for allegedly evading essential questions about the scheme. Meanwhile, Vijayan assured that further steps will await the committee’s findings, aiming to address the political discord peacefully.
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