Andhra Pradesh tops in PM SHRI fund utilisation in the country, says HRD Minister Nara Lokesh
Andhra Pradesh has achieved the top ranking in India for fund utilization under the PM SHRI school modernization scheme. State HRD Minister Nara Lokesh announced plans for further infrastructure improvements, including smart kitchens and student housing.
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Effective utilization of central government education funds is critical for improving public school infrastructure and student welfare in India.
Andhra Pradesh Minister for Human Resource Development (HRD) Nara Lokesh on Thursday (June 18, 2026) said Andhra Pradesh had secured the top position in the country in the utilisation of funds under the Prime Minister’s Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) scheme, a Central government initiative to modernise government schools.
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