**Executive Summary**
This document provides answers to Lok Sabha Starred Question No. 104, regarding the upgradation of schools under the PM-SHRI scheme, dropout rates in Warangal, and provisions for SC/ST students in Warangal pursuing higher education. The question was answered on December 8, 2025, by the Minister of Education. Key information includes details on the implementation of various schemes and financial support provided.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **PM-SHRI Scheme and School Upgradation:**
* 16 schools in Warangal, Telangana, have been upgraded under the PM-SHRI scheme.
* The list of schools selected can be accessed at: https://pmshri.education.gov.in/state.
* PM SHRI schools showcase the initiatives of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
* **Dropout Rates:**
* The dropout rate in Warangal District, Telangana, at the secondary level for 2023-24 is 22.45%.
* Enrollment data is accessible at: https://dashboard.udiseplus.gov.in.
* **Scholarships and Hostel Facilities:**
* The Department of Higher Education implements various scholarship schemes through UGC and AICTE.
* Under PM-USP, Rs. 0.19 Crore was disbursed to 136 beneficiaries in Warangal District in 2024-25.
* UGC disbursed Rs. 0.12 Crore to 8 beneficiaries in Warangal District under the National Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies scheme in 2024-25.
* AICTE disbursed Rs. 19.6 Crore to 3013 beneficiaries in the State of Telangana under various scholarship schemes in 2024-25.
* Two hostels (1 for boys and 1 for girls) have been sanctioned for Kakatiya University, Warangal, for Rs. 9 Crore under PM-AJAY.
* **Additional Warangal Support:**
* Under PM-USHA, Warangal district of Telangana has been approved support for a total amount of Rs. 56 crores in Kakatiya University and 2 Colleges of Kakatiya Degree College (M), Hanamkonda and Pingle Govt. Degree College (W), Waddepally.
**Impact Analysis**
**Kakatiya University, Warangal**
* **Impact**: Kakatiya University will have construction of Research Centres, Entrepreneurship, Employability and Innovation hubs conducting various research projects and hostel.
* **Action Required**: University to support for strengthening infrastructure, including construction of hostels, academic and administrative buildings, laboratories and other facilities required for improving access and quality in higher education.
**Students in Warangal (All Levels)**
* **Impact**: Beneficiaries in Warangal District receive scholarships through PM-USP. Additionally, scholarships are being distributed by UGC and AICTE, which can help offset the costs associated with pursuing higher education,
* **Action Required**: Students should apply for available scholarship schemes through the Department of Higher Education, UGC, and AICTE.
**SC/ST Students in Warangal**
* **Impact**: Better access to hostel facilities to improve quality of education, and can apply for financial assistance through the scholarship programmes.
* **Action Required**: Utilize sanctioned hostels at Kakatiya University and apply for relevant SC/ST scholarships.
**State Government of Telangana**
* **Impact**: State benefits from Central Government support through various schemes (PM-SHRI, RUSA/PM-USHA, PM-AJAY) to improve education infrastructure and reduce dropout rates.
* **Action Required**: Monitor the implementation of PM-SHRI, RUSA/PM-USHA, and PM-AJAY schemes and provide data on dropout rates.
Key Entities Referenced
PM-SHRI Scheme: A Centrally Sponsored Scheme focused on upgrading schools to showcase the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
Ministry of Education: The central ministry responsible for answering the parliamentary question related to the PM-SHRI scheme and other education initiatives.
Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA): A Centrally Sponsored Scheme aimed at funding specific State government universities and colleges to improve their quality.
Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA): The third phase of RUSA to cater to the needs of educationally unserved/ underserved areas.
Warangal, Telangana: The specific location where the PM-SHRI scheme's impact on school upgrades and dropout rates is being examined.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION
LOK SABHA
STARRED QUESTION NO. 104
ANSWERED ON 08.12.2025
Upgradation of Schools under PM-SHRI Scheme
*104. Dr. Kadiyam Kavya:
Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:
(a) the details of status of upgradation of Kakatiya University and Government schools
in Warangal under the PM-SHRI scheme;
(b) the number of dropout students in Warangal district at secondary level during 2023-
24; and
(c) the details of the steps taken by the Government to provide scholarships and hostel
facilities for SC/ST students pursuing higher education from Warangal?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF EDUCATION
(SHRI DHARMENDRA PRADHAN)
(a) to (c): A statement is laid on the table of the House.
****STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (C) OF LOK SABHA
STARRED QUESTION NO. 104 ANSWERED ON 08.12.2025 ASKED BY DR.
KADIYAM KAVYA, HON’BLE MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT REGARDING
UPGRADATION OF SCHOOLS UNDER PM-SHRI SCHEME
(a): Education being in the Concurrent List, enhancing the quality of education is the
responsibility of both the Central and State Governments. However, recognizing the
need for central assistance, the Central Government has implemented various
schemes for supporting State Governments.
The Department of Higher Education is implementing Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha
Abhiyan (RUSA) which is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme aimed at funding specific
State government universities and colleges, so as to improve their quality by ensuring
their conformity to prescribed norms and standards. The government has launched
the third phase of RUSA in June 2023 in the form of Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar
Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA) with an outlay of Rs. 12926.10 crore for the period 2023-
24 to 2025-26 to cater to needs of educationally unserved/ underserved areas. Under
PM-USHA, there is no specific component for upgradation of universities. However,
under RUSA, support under ‘Research Innovation & Quality Improvement’ component
for a total amount of Rs. 50 Crore has been provided to Kakatiya University for
construction of Research Centres, Entrepreneurship, Employability and Innovation
hubs and conducting various research projects.
The Department of School Education and Literacy is implementing Pradhan Mantri
Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI), a Centrally Sponsored Scheme in which PM SHRI
schools are set up by strengthening the existing schools from amongst schools
managed by Central Government/State/UT Government/local bodies. These schools
are to showcase all the initiatives of National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, be the
exemplar schools, and also offer benchmarking leadership to other schools in the
neighbourhood.
Under the PM SHRI scheme, a total of 16 schools have been upgraded as PM SHRI
from the district of Warangal, Telangana. The list of schools selected may be accessed
at link: https://pmshri.education.gov.in/state.
(b): Dropout rate is the proportion of pupil from a cohort enrolled in a given level at a
given school year who are no longer enrolled at any grade in the following school year.
The data pertaining to enrolment of students may be accessed at link:
https://dashboard.udiseplus.gov.in. As per the information provided by the State of
Telangana, the dropout rate in Warangal District, Telangana at Secondary level as per
UDISE+ 2023-24 is 22.45.
(c): The Department of Higher Education and its autonomous bodies, namely, the
University Grants Commission (UGC) and All India Council of Technical Education
(AICTE) implements various scholarships schemes for higher education, including
scholarships for the students of Telangana.The Department is implementing Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan (PM-
USP) Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students
(Launched 2008). Under the Scheme, financial assistance of Rs. 7.5 Crore has been
disbursed in 2024-25 to the State of Telangana including Rs. 0.19 Crore for a total of
136 beneficiaries in Warangal District in the form of scholarships.
University Grants Commission (UGC) is also implementing National Scholarship for
Postgraduate Studies scheme to encourage higher studies by providing financial
assistance. Under the Scheme, an amount of Rs. 11.67 Crore has been disbursed in
2024-25 to the State of Telangana including Rs. 0.12 Crore for a total of 8 beneficiaries
in Warangal District in the form of scholarships.
All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) is also implementing various
Scholarship schemes like AICTE Pragati Scholarship Scheme (Degree & Diploma),
AICTE Swanath Scholarship Scheme (Degree & Diploma), AICTE Saksham
Scholarship Scheme (Degree & Diploma), AICTE PG Scholarship Scheme, AICTE
Doctoral Fellowship (ADF). Under these Schemes, an amount of Rs. 19.6 Crore has
been disbursed in 2024-25 to the State of Telangana for a total of 3013 beneficiaries
in the form of scholarships.
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is implementing Pradhan Mantri
Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY), a Centrally Sponsored Scheme, since
2021-22. The Scheme has three components namely (i) 'Adarsh Gram', (ii)'Grants-in-
aid for District/ State-level Projects for Socio-Economic betterment of Schedule Caste
(SC) Communities' and (iii) 'Hostel'. Under Hostel component, the construction of
hostels is one of the means to enable and encourage students belonging to Scheduled
Castes (SC) to attain quality education. Under the Scheme, 11 hostels have been
sanctioned in the State of Telangana, out of which 2 hostels (1 for boys with 150
capacity and 1 for girls with 300 capacity) have been sanctioned for Kakatiya
University, Warangal for a total amount of Rs. 9 Crore.
Under PM-USHA, Warangal district of Telangana has been approved support for a
total amount of Rs. 56 crores in Kakatiya University and 2 Colleges of Kakatiya Degree
College (M), Hanamkonda and Pingle Govt. Degree College (W), Waddepally. Under
the Scheme, support is provided to States/UTs for strengthening infrastructure,
including construction of hostels, academic and administrative buildings, laboratories
and other facilities required for improving access and quality in higher education.
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