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2 August 2026

PM SHRI scheme dispute in Kerala

The topic highlights the structural tension between central funding and state autonomy in centrally sponsored schemes, which is a core theme in Indian federalism and public policy implementation.

1 min read Day 3 of 4 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • The PM SHRI (Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India) scheme is a centrally sponsored initiative aimed at upgrading schools.
  • Participation in the PM SHRI scheme requires states to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Union government.
  • A recent clarification by the Union Ministry of Education in the Rajya Sabha confirmed that states have the option to withdraw from the scheme, though doing so results in the loss of associated benefits and funding.
  • The dispute in Kerala centers on the administrative decision-making process regarding the adoption, freezing, and potential implementation of the scheme by state authorities.
  • The core issue involves the tension between state autonomy and the conditional nature of central funding in centrally sponsored schemes.

Part of a longer story

This is day 3 of 4 in Kerala political row over PM SHRI scheme implementation, which has been running since 25 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Analyze the challenges posed by the conditional nature of centrally sponsored schemes to the principles of fiscal federalism in India. 150 words
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  2. Examine the role of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) in the implementation of centrally sponsored schemes. How do these agreements impact the administrative autonomy of states within the Indian federal structure? 250 words
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Prelims

  1. With reference to the PM SHRI scheme, which of the following statements is correct?

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