Overview
- Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan told the cabinet that a letter to the Union Education Ministry seeks suspension of further PM SHRI steps.
- Education Minister V. Sivankutty said Kerala has halted all proceedings tied to the scheme pending clarification.
- The General Education Secretary sent the communication after the government consulted the Advocate General and formed a cabinet subcommittee to review the agreement.
- Pressure from CPI leaders, including ministers K. Rajan and P. Prasad, followed delays after an October 29 decision to withdraw from the MoU signed on October 22.
- The Centre’s response has not been reported, leaving timelines uncertain, and the impact on other education funds remains unclear despite receipt of a ₹92.41 crore Samagra Shiksha installment.