Government Appoints Central Nodal Officers for PM SHRI School Inspections
New Delhi, March 2026 – The Government of India, through the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, has appointed Central Nodal Officers (CNO-PM SHRI) for field inspections of PM SHRI schools under the Prime Minister’s Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) scheme. This follows the Office Memorandum dated 10th February 2026 and subsequent amendments.
Key Details of the Appointments
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Central Nodal Officers are tasked with conducting field inspections of PM SHRI schools in the districts assigned to them.
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The appointments and replacements are formalized as per the annexure issued by the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT).
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CNOs may contact Dr. Preeti Meena, Director, Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education at preeti.meena@qov.in, and Shri Vipinder Chander Chamoli, Under Secretary, Department of School Education & Literacy, at vipinchander.chamoli35@qov.in for any clarifications.
Appointed Officers and Districts
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Meera Srivastava, Joint Secretary – Mahe, Puducherry, Health & Family Welfare
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Karan Singh, Joint Secretary – Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka, Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation
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Raman Kumar, Joint Secretary – Dhule, Maharashtra, Cooperation
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Satyajit Misra, Joint Secretary – Raigarh, Chhattisgarh, Environment, Forest & Climate Change
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Smruti Ranjan Sethy, Joint Secretary (Equivalent) – Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, Commerce & Export Inspection
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Vasundhara Upmanyu, Joint Secretary – Banas Kantha, Gujarat, Public Enterprises
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Amit Singla, Joint Secretary – East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh, Economic Affairs
Context and Significance
The PM SHRI scheme aims to enhance the quality of education and provide holistic development for students across India. The appointment of dedicated CNOs ensures:
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Regular monitoring and inspection of PM SHRI schools
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Assessment of infrastructure, academic performance, and governance
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Smooth implementation of government initiatives to improve school standards
Reference Documents
The appointments refer to previous OMs and orders:
The initiative demonstrates the government’s commitment to strengthening school governance and ensuring accountability in the PM SHRI program.