Bishnupur: Joint Secretary (IRAS) and Central Nodal Officer for PM SHRI Schools, Ministry of Education, Government of India, Bhaskar Choradia chaired a review meeting on the implementation and progress of PM SHRI Schools in Bishnupur district at the Conference Hall of the Mini Secretariat Complex in Bishnupur on Tuesday.
Delivering the welcome address, Deputy Commissioner of Bishnupur, Pooja Elangbam, said PM SHRI Schools are envisioned to serve as model institutions showcasing best practices in pedagogy, infrastructure and the holistic development of students.
She said the review meeting provided an important platform to assess the progress of PM SHRI Schools in the district while discussing achievements, challenges and strategies to further strengthen implementation. The DC added that such interactions help ensure that the objectives of the flagship programme are effectively realised at the grassroots level through collective efforts aimed at enhancing the quality of education and creating a vibrant learning environment for students.
During the meeting, Additional State Project Director of Samagra Shiksha (Secondary), Manipur, Khumukcham Renuka presented a detailed PowerPoint presentation on the status of PM SHRI graded schools in the district.
The presentation highlighted that out of the total 121 PM SHRI graded schools in the state, 15 are located in Bishnupur district, with a total student enrolment of 6,202 and 234 teachers serving in these institutions.
It also covered the status of various parameters under the National Education Policy being implemented in the schools. Facilities such as the establishment of ATAL Tinkering Laboratories and the provision of related equipment were highlighted. These initiatives aim to promote scientific temper and cultivate curiosity and innovation among students.
The presentation further emphasised capacity-building programmes conducted for teachers through the nine District Institute of Education and Training (DIET) centres in the state. These programmes aim to enhance teaching skills, help educators adapt to current educational trends and support the effective implementation of modern teaching methodologies.
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Taking stock of the presentation, Bhaskar Choradia, who also conducted field inspections at Oinam Hindu Primary School and Oinam Higher Secondary School, enquired about the facilities available in the schools and the challenges faced in implementing the scheme at the grassroots level.
The meeting was attended by ADM Bishnupur Toijam Opendro, AC to DC Bishnupur Gunamani Singh, ZEO Bishnupur Atom Gunamani and other officials.
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