Union Cabinet approves launch of centrally-sponsored PM SHRI Schools

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More than 14500 schools across the country to be developed as PM SHRI Schools to showcase all components of NEP 2020, said Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

New Delhi, Sept 7: The Union Cabinet today, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved a new centrally sponsored scheme - PM SHRI Schools (PM ScHools for Rising India) on Wednesday.

This will be a new scheme for development of more than 14500 schools across the country as PM SHRI Schools by strengthening select existing schools being managed by Central Government/ State/ UT Government/ local bodies, informed Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

PM SHRI Schools will showcase all components of the National Education Policy 2020, act as exemplar schools and also offer mentorship to other schools in their vicinity.

The PM SHRI schools will deliver quality teaching for the cognitive development of students and will strive to create and nurture holistic and well-rounded individuals equipped with key 21st century skills.

Scheme of PM SHRI schools (PM ScHools for Rising India) is to be implemented as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with a total project cost of Rs. 27360 crore which includes a central share of Rs. 18128 crore for the period of five years from year 2022-23 to 2026-27.

PM SHRI will provide high-quality education in an equitable, inclusive and joyful school environment that takes care of the diverse background, multilingual needs, and different academic abilities of children and makes them active participants in their own learning process as per the vision of NEP 2020.

More than 18 lakh students are expected to be direct beneficiaries of the scheme. Further impact will be generated through the mentoring and handholding of the schools in vicinity of PM SHRI schools.

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New Delhi, Sep 22: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Friday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national capital.

The PMO posted on X: "Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, @PemaKhanduBJP, met Prime Minister @narendramodi."

Khandu congratulated the Prime Minister for the historic passage of Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (Women's Reservation Bill) in both houses of Parliament, making reservation for women in Lok Sabha and state assemblies a reality.

In a social media post, Khandu said that with this landmark transformative reform, now women will have representation in the highest decision-making bodies in greater numbers.

The Arunachal Chief Minister said that he was truly indebted to PM Modi for his bold move towards women empowerment.

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Khandu also said that he had an enriching discussion with the Prime Minister on various development matters of Arunachal Pradesh.

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Gill, Gaikwad, Rahul, Suryakumar Slam Fifties; Guide India To 5-Wicket Win Over Australia

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Mohali, Sep 22: Shubman Gill and Ruturaj Gaikwad hit fifties at the top, followed by captain KL Rahul and Suryakumar Yadav notching up half-centuries in guiding India to five-wicket win over Australia in the ODI series opener, here at PCA Stadium on Friday.

After veteran fast-bowler Mohammed Shami bagged the second five-for of his ODI career and propelled India to bowl out Australia for 276, the pitch seemed to have eased out a bit in the second innings, making the path of taking a 1-0 lead easier for the hosts.

In the chase, Gill and Gaikwad combined to share a stand of 142 runs for the opening wicket. Gill, playing his first international match at home, made 74 off 63 balls while Gaikwad scored 77-ball 71, also his first ODI fifty.

After the duo followed by Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan fell, Rahul stepped up under pressure yet again, scoring a 63-ball 58, with four boundaries and a match-winning lofted six to seal a clinical win with eight balls to spare.

What would have greatly pleased the team management was the restraint in shot-selection and calmness in the situation shown by Suryakumar, while making a 49-ball 50, a much-needed third half-century in the format to ease questions on his 50-over adaptability.

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Brief Scores: Australia 276 (David Warner 52, Josh Inglis 45; Mohammed Shami 5-51, Jasprit Bumrah 1-43) lost to India 281/5 in 48.4 overs (Shubman Gill 74, Ruturaj Gaikwad 71; Adam Zampa 2-57, Pat Cummins 1-44) by five wickets

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Chennai, Sept 22: In a shocking incident, a man in Tamil Nadu' Tenkasi district beheaded a person suspected to be having an affair with his wife, and then travelled to his wife’s residence in Tuticorin district with the severed head which he placed in front of her house.

The gory incident took place on Thursday evening.

The accused, S. Velusamy, has been arrested by the police. The deceased has been identified as Murugan, who was a farmer and lived near the residence of the accused at Kannadikulam in Tenkasi district.

The police said that Velusamy is married to Esakkiammal from Rajaputhukudi in Tuticorin district. Esakkiammal had an affair with Murugan, who stayed close by.

Union Cabinet approves launch of centrally-sponsored PM SHRI Schools

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