Archive · 28 Oct 2025
CPI Rebukes Kerala Government Over PM-SHRI Scheme and NEP
The CPI, a political party in Kerala, is upset about the state government's decision to join a new school program called PM-SHRI, which is linked to a bigger plan for education called NEP.
The CPI worries that NEP will change education in a way they don't agree with.
They believe it promotes ideas like making education more about money and less about what is best for the state.
They met with the Chief Minister to discuss their concerns, but they couldn't find a solution.
The CPI thinks the government shouldn't have signed the deal without their agreement.
Now, they are planning to discuss what to do next.
CPI criticized Kerala government for signing PM-SHRI MoU.
CPI views the PM-SHRI scheme and NEP as a betrayal of their prior opposition.
D Raja calls NEP a "dangerous policy" promoting centralisation and commercialisation.
The CPI met with Chief Minister, but concerns remain unresolved.
Union Minister praised Kerala for quick NEP implementation.
- Who
- CPI, Kerala Government
- What
- CPI criticizes Kerala government over PM-SHRI MoU
- When
- March 2024 (MoU signed); Recent discussions
- Where
- Kerala
- Why
- Disagreement over PM-SHRI scheme and related National Education Policy (NEP)
CPI Stance
Kerala Government Stance
PM-SHRI/NEP
CPI Stance
Views PM-SHRI and NEP as a threat to state education rights; opposes signing of the MoU; sees NEP as promoting commercialisation, centralization, and communalisation.
Kerala Government Stance
Signed the MoU to secure funds for schools. Claims the state retains control over curriculum and is not fully adopting NEP.
- Event
- CPI criticizes Kerala government over PM-SHRI MoU
- Key Parties
- CPI, Kerala Government, Union Education Ministry
- CPI's Stance
- Opposes PM-SHRI MoU, views NEP as dangerous
- Government's Stance
- Signed MoU to secure funds, denies full NEP adoption
- NEP Criticism
- CPI cites commercialisation, centralisation, communalisation
- Next Step
- CPI State Council to decide next steps
Sources
Kerala LDF Crisis Deepens as CPI Insists on Scrapping PM-SHRI Scheme
PM SHRI row: CPI ministers to stay away from Kerala Cabinet meet
Politics Over PM SHRI: D Raja Hits Out At Kerala Government, Calls NEP "Dangerous Policy"
Pinarayi Vijayan’s talks with CPI fail to ease row over PM SHRI scheme in Kerala
Impasse over PM SHRI continues in Kerala’s Left Front as CPI reiterates demand for withdrawal
