Educational schemes and initiatives

Educational Schemes & Initiatives (India & International, 2025)

State-wise Initiatives

Major state-level reforms in education.

State	Scheme / Initiative	Highlights
Delhi	ITI Transformation Plan	₹170 crore to modernize 15 ITIs into Centres of Excellence with AI, robotics, renewable energy & smart classrooms. Includes industry-linked internships.
Punjab	Entrepreneurship as Core Subject	Introduced in Class XI with project-based learning & peer evaluation. Targeting ₹300–400 crore of student-led ventures annually.
Karnataka	SkillPlus & VTU Curriculum Reform	SkillPlus offers 3-month employability training for rural graduates. VTU will update engineering curriculum annually with AI and project-based learning.
Maharashtra	CM Shri Yojana	₹14,224 crore scheme to upgrade 4,860 schools with smart classrooms, solar panels, digital libraries, and Atal Tinkering Labs.
Uttar Pradesh	Faculty Expansion Plan	Creation of 518 temporary faculty posts in state universities to reduce teacher shortages and boost higher education quality.
Bihar	STEM Clubs & Science Promotion	Over 75,000 STEM clubs in schools, plus events like Children’s Science Congress & Maker’s Mela to nurture scientific temper.
Kerala	AVGC Curriculum in ICT	ICT textbooks (Classes III–X) now feature animation, gaming, coding, and music using Scratch, Pencil 2D, LMMS software.
CBSE (All India)	AI Bootcamps & Digital Storytelling	Free AI bootcamps for students and teachers (from Sept 2025). Nationwide podcast & social media projects for Classes 9–12.

Central Government Flagship Schemes

Key initiatives launched by the Union Government of India.

Scheme	Focus Area	Highlights
Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan	School Education	Holistic approach from pre-school to Class 12. Focus on access, equity, quality, digital learning, and teacher training.
PM SHRI Schools	School Infrastructure	Upgrade of 14,500 schools into model schools with smart classrooms, green energy, and experiential learning facilities.
NEP 2020 Implementation	Policy Reform	Shift to 5+3+3+4 structure, multidisciplinary higher education, vocational training from Class 6, and flexible subject choices.
SWAYAM & DIKSHA	Digital Learning	Free online courses for school & college students. DIKSHA app provides e-content and teacher training resources.
Mid-Day Meal / PM POSHAN	Nutrition	Provides hot cooked meals to children in classes I–VIII, improving attendance, learning outcomes, and nutrition levels.
Skill India Mission	Vocational Education	Training and certification in multiple trades with industry partnership. Focus on employability and entrepreneurship.

International Partnerships & Initiatives

Global organizations collaborating with India in education.

Organization	Program / Initiative	Impact in India
UNESCO	Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)	Supports India in integrating climate education & sustainability into school curricula under NEP 2020 alignment.
World Bank	STARS Program (Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States)	Provides $500M funding to improve learning outcomes, teacher training, and governance in 6 Indian states.
UNICEF	Learning Recovery & Digital Education	Partnership with Indian states to reduce post-COVID learning losses, expand digital literacy, and support girl education.
OECD	PISA Participation (2028)	India to rejoin the Programme for International Student Assessment to benchmark student learning globally.
British Council	UK-India Education Collaboration	Scholarships, faculty exchange, and joint research programs in higher education, especially in STEM and humanities.