Big gifts for students in MP: Free Textbooks, PM Shri School Scheme, Assistance under Hostel Scheme, see details
The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet has approved many schemes for the benefit of students and promote education in the state. Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav chaired the Cabinet meeting held at the Mantralaya on Tuesday.
The Cabinet approved Rs 693 crore for providing free textbooks to students studying in Classes 9 to 12 in all government high schools and higher secondary schools in the state from 2026-27 to 2030-31. The amount includes an estimated 5 per cent annual price increase and growth in student enrolment. Under the scheme, textbooks are printed through the Textbook Corporation and distributed free of cost to eligible students.
Rs 940 Crore Approved for PM Shri School Scheme
The Cabinet approved Rs 940 crore as the state share for extending the PM Shri School Scheme until 2031. PM Shri is a centrally sponsored scheme approved by the Government of India in September 2022. The objective is to develop selected schools as exemplar institutions aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 over a five-year period.
The scheme emphasises infrastructure strengthening, improved teaching-learning processes, experiential learning, digital education, foundational literacy and numeracy, green and safe learning environments, and enhancement of students’ academic competencies.
Rs 10,000 Monthly Assistance Approved for SC Students under Hostel Scheme
The Cabinet approved Rs 10,000 per month assistance for Scheduled Caste students from Madhya Pradesh studying in higher educational institutions in Delhi under the hostel scheme, similar to the support provided by the Tribal Affairs Department. Under the scheme, 100 new students will be admitted each year, along with continuing students, including 50 new undergraduate and 50 new postgraduate students. A total of ₹1.80 crore has been approved annually for the scheme.
Rs 3,039 Crore Approved for RTE Fee Reimbursement to Private Schools
The Cabinet approved Rs 3,039 crore for the continuation of the fee reimbursement scheme under the Right to Education (RTE) Act from 2026-27 to 2030-31. Under the scheme, tuition fees are reimbursed to non-aided private schools providing free and compulsory education to children from Classes 1 to 8.