Chandigarh, Nov. 18 -- The Centre has decided to review the functioning of schools being upgraded across the country under the Prime Minister Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) scheme.

The Union ministry of education is sending three-member teams to all 33 states and UTs to assess the working of government schools, Kendriya Vidyalayas, and Navodaya Vidyalayas selected under this centrally sponsored scheme, including the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The teams, comprising ministry officials, consultants, and regional officials of the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, will interact with local education authorities, school teachers, students, and parents.

According to a letter sent la...