Cabinet approves opening of 85 new Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) under civil/defence sector across the country and expansion of one existing KV i.e. KV Shivamogga, Karnataka by adding 2 additional sections in all the classes
Cabinet approves opening of 85 new Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) under civil/defence sector across the country and expansion of one existing KV i.e. KV Shivamogga, Karnataka by adding 2 additional sections in all the classes
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has approved opening of 85 new Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) under Civil/Defence sector across the country and expansion of one existing KV i.e. KV Shivamogga, District Shivamogga, Karnataka to facilitate increased number of Central Government employees by adding two additional Sections in all the classes under the Kendriya Vidyalaya Scheme (Central Sector Scheme). The list of these 86 KVs is annexed.
The total estimated requirement of funds for establishment of the 85 new KVs and expansion of 01 existing nearby KV is Rs. 5872.08 crore (approx.) spread over a period of eight years from 2025-26. This includes capital expenditure component of Rs. 2862.71 crore (approx.) and operational expenditure of Rs. 3009.37 crore (approx.).
As on date, there are 1256 functional KVs, including 03 abroad viz. Moscow, Kathmandu and Tehran and a total number of 13.56 lakh (approx.) students are studying in these KVs.
The administrative structure for implementing the project will require creation of posts at par with the norms fixed by the Sangathan for running of one full fledged KV with a capacity of approximately 960 students. Hence, 960 X 86 = 82560 students would benefit. As per norms in vogue, a full-fledged Kendriya Vidyalaya provides employment to 63 persons and accordingly, approval of 85 new KVs and the expansion of one existing nearby KV, which will add 33 new posts, a total of 5,388 direct permanent employment opportunities will be created. Construction and allied activities associated with augmentation of various facilities in all KVs are likely to generate employment opportunities for many skilled and unskilled workers.
The Government of India approved the Scheme of Kendriya Vidyalayas in November 1962 to provide educational facilities of uniform standard throughout the country for the children of transferable Central Government/Defence employees. Consequently, “Central Schools Organization” was started as a unit of the Ministry of Education of the Government of India. Initially, 20 Regimental Schools in Defence Stations were taken over as Central Schools during the Academic Year 1963-64.
Kendriya Vidyalayas are primarily opened to cater to educational needs of wards of transferable and non-transferable employees of Central Government including Defence and Paramilitary forces and for children of floating population and others including those living in remote and undeveloped locations in the country.
In pursuance of the National Education Policy 2020, almost all Kendriya Vidyalayas have been designated as PM Shri schools, showcasing the implementation of NEP 2020 and acting as exemplar Schools for others. The KVs are some of the most sought after schools, due to their quality teaching, innovative pedagogy and up-to-date infrastructure. There has been continuous increase in the number of students applying for admission to class I in KVs every year and the performance of the students of the Kendriya Vidyalayas in the board examinations conducted by CBSE has consistently been the best among all educational systems.
ANNEXURE
LIST of 86 (85 new and 01 existing) KVs
Name of State/UT
Sl. No
Name of Proposals
OPENING OF 85 NEW KENDRIYA VIDYALAYAS
Andhra Pradesh
Anakapalle, District Anakapalle
Andhra Pradesh
Valasapalle Village, Madanapalle Mandal, District Chittoor
Andhra Pradesh
Palasamudram Village, Gorantala Mandal, District Sri Satya Sai
Andhra Pradesh
Tallapalli Village, Macherla Mandal, District Guntur
Andhra Pradesh
Nandigama, District Krishna
Andhra Pradesh
Rompicherla Village, Narasaraopet Division District Guntur
Andhra Pradesh
Nuzvid, District Krishna (Now Eluru District )
Andhra Pradesh
Dhone, District Nandyal
Arunachal Pradesh
Pitapool, Lower Subansiri
Assam
Jagiroad, District Morigaon
Chhattisgarh
Mungeli, District-Mungeli
Chhattisgarh
Surajpur, District Surajpur
Chhattisgarh
Bemetara District, Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh
Hasoud, District JanjgirChampa
Gujarat
Chakkargarh, District Amreli
Gujarat
Ognaj, District Ahmedabad
Gujarat
Veraval, District Gir-Somnath
Himachal Pradesh
Riri Kuthera, District Kangra
Himachal Pradesh
Gokulnagar, UpparBhanjal, District- Una
Himachal Pradesh
Nandpur, District Una
Himachal Pradesh
Thunag, District Mandi
Jammu & Kashmir (UT)
Gool, District Ramban
Jammu & Kashmir (UT)
Ramban, District Ramban
Jammu & Kashmir (UT)
Bani, District Kathua
Jammu & Kashmir (UT)
Ramkot, District Kathua
Jammu & Kashmir (UT)
Reasi, District Reasi
Jammu & Kashmir (UT)
Katra (Kakriyal), District Reasi
Jammu & Kashmir (UT)
Ratnipora, District Pulwama
Jammu & Kashmir (UT)
Galander (Chandhara), District Pulwama
Jammu & Kashmir (UT)
Mughal Maidan, District Kisthwar
Jammu & Kashmir (UT)
Gulpur, District Poonch
Jammu & Kashmir (UT)
Drugmulla, District Kupwara
Jammu & Kashmir (UT)
Vijaypur, District Samba
Jammu & Kashmir (UT)
Panchari, District Udhampur
Jharkhand
Barwadih, District Latehar (Railway)
Jharkhand
Dhanwar Block, District Giridih
Karnataka
Mudnal Village, Yadgiri District
Karnataka
Kunchiganal Village, District Chitradurga
Karnataka
Elargi (D) Village, Sindhanur Taluk, District Raichur
Kerala
Thodupuzha, District Idduki
Madhya Pradesh
Ashok Nagar, District- Ashok Nagar
Madhya Pradesh
Nagda, District Ujjain
Madhya Pradesh
Maihar, District Satna
Madhya Pradesh
Tirodi, District Balaghat
Madhya Pradesh
Barghat, District Seoni
Madhya Pradesh
Niwari, District Niwari
Madhya Pradesh
Khajuraho, District Chhatarpur
Madhya Pradesh
Jhinjhari, District Katni
Madhya Pradesh
Sabalgarh, District Morena
Madhya Pradesh
Narsinghgarh, District Rajgarh
Madhya Pradesh
CAPT (Central Academy Police Training) Bhopal, Kanhasaiya
Maharashtra
Akola, District Akola
Maharashtra
NDRF Campus, Sudumbare, Pune
Maharashtra
Nachane, District Ratnagiri
NCT of Delhi (UT)
Khajuri Khas District- North East Delhi
Odisha
Railway Titlagarh, District Bolangir
Odisha
Patnagarh, District Bolangir
Odisha
ITBP khurda, District Khurda
Odisha
Athmallik District Angul
Odisha
Kuchinda, District Sambalpur
Odisha
Dhenkanal (Kamakhyanagar)
Odisha
Jeypore, Koraput District
Odisha
Talcher, District Angul
Rajasthan
AFS Phalodi, District Jodhpur
Rajasthan
BSF Satrana, District Sriganganagar
Rajasthan
BSF Srikaranpur, District Sriganganagar
Rajasthan
Hindaun City, District Karauli
Rajasthan
Merta City, District Nagaur
Rajasthan
Rajsamand District Rajsamand
Rajasthan
Rajgarh, District Alwar
Rajasthan
Bhim, District Rajsamand
Rajasthan
Mahwa, District Dausa
Tamil Nadu
Theni, District Theni
Tamil Nadu
Pillaiyarpatti, District Thanjavur
Tripura
Udaipur, District Gomati
Tripura
Dharmanagar, District North Tripura
Uttar Pradesh
Payagpur, District Jaunpur
Uttar Pradesh
Maharajganj, District Maharajganj
Uttar Pradesh
Bijnor District Bijnor
Uttar Pradesh
Chandpur, District Ayodhya
Uttar Pradesh
Kannauj District Kannauj
Uttarakhand
Narendra Nagar, District Tehri Garhwal
Uttarakhand
Dwarahat, District Almora
Uttarakhand
Kotdwar, District Pauri Garhwal
Uttarakhand
Madan Negi, District Tehri Garhwal
EXPANSION OF 01 EXISTING KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA BY ADDING 2 ADDITIONAL SECTIONS IN ALL THE CLASSES
Karnataka
86.
KV Shivamogga, District Shivamogga