Eight Gurgaon Schools Await CBSE Affiliation
Eight PM SHRI (Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India) schools in Gurgaon have yet to secure recognition from the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), leaving the futures of over 2,000 students hanging in the balance. Without this crucial affiliation, these students will be ineligible to appear for CBSE board exams in the upcoming academic year.
The schools affected include Government Senior Secondary Schools in Chakarpur, Sector-4/7 (Gurgaon block), Ghamroj Alipur, Dohla (Sohna block), Sherpur, Bhodakalan (Pataudi block), Karola, and Bhaingrola (Farukhnagar block). These institutions were selected to be developed under the prestigious PM SHRI scheme, aimed at creating model schools equipped with modern infrastructure and integrated learning methods.
Facilities Ready, but Approval Pending
Despite heavy investments in smart classrooms, well-stocked libraries, advanced science and computer labs, playgrounds, and skill development centres, these schools cannot function as full-fledged PM SHRI schools until they receive formal CBSE recognition. The curriculum also includes training in emerging fields like Artificial Intelligence, preparing students for future job markets.
However, the lack of CBSE affiliation threatens to undermine these well-intentioned efforts, potentially forcing students to transfer or miss vital board examinations.
Urgent Need for Swift Action
Parents and school officials have urged authorities to expedite the recognition process. They fear delays could disrupt students’ academic paths and diminish the overall objectives of the PM SHRI initiative.
Education department officials acknowledged the delay and assured that they are actively coordinating with CBSE to resolve the matter promptly and efficiently. Ensuring swift action remains absolutely critical to safeguarding the students’ academic and professional prospects.
Source: times of india