Chandigarh, Feb. 5 -- The UT education department has set a target to upgrade all government schools to match 'PM Shri' standards. While the designation of PM Shri schools rests with the Ministry of education, the department aims to ensure that every government school in the city meets the benchmarks prescribed under the scheme.

The Prime Minister Schools for Rising India (PM Shri) scheme is a centrally sponsored initiative that seeks to develop government schools into model institutions by strengthening infrastructure, improving learning outcomes and integrating modern teaching practices. The scheme outlines 22 parameters, which include smart classrooms, digital infrastructure, science and mathematics laboratories, libraries, sports fac...