Q9 · UPPSC current affairs · 14 September 2026 · News · PM SHRI Scheme Implementation

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Consider the following statements regarding the PM SHRI scheme:1.The primary objective of the PM SHRI scheme is to build entirely new state-of-the-art residential schools from scratch across rural districts.2.It functions as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme funded jointly by the Centre and States but implemented by State government machinery.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A 1 only

B 2 only

C Both 1 and 2

D Neither 1 nor 2

Correct answer: (b) 2 only

Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect because PM SHRI aims to upgrade existing schools rather than building new ones from scratch. Statement 2 is correct as it is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme implemented via State government machinery.

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