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The Kerala government has put on hold all procedures related to the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) scheme following strong opposition from the Communist Party of India (CPI), a key ally in the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF).

A seven-member cabinet subcommittee has been constituted to examine the matter in detail. Further proceedings related to the project will remain frozen until the committee submits its report.

The state will write to the Centre seeking relaxations in the scheme’s conditions, arguing that certain provisions are “unacceptable." Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has reportedly instructed the Education Department to halt preparations for finalising the list of schools to be brought under the project.

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