NEW DELHI: In a significant decision aimed at boosting the education sector, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the establishment of 85 new Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) and 28 Navodaya Vidyalayas (NVs) across India.
The 85 KVs will be set up with a total expenditure of ₹5,872.08 crore, benefiting 82,560 students and creating 5,388 permanent jobs. This includes expanding the capacity of KV Shivamogga. Notably, Jammu and Kashmir received the highest allocation with 13 new KVs, out of which 10 are in the Jammu division and three in the Kashmir division.
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The decision also includes ₹2,359.82 crore for the establishment of 28 NVs, catering to students in rural and unserved regions. Both KVs and NVs will serve as exemplar PM-SHRI schools, fostering holistic development and aligning with the vision of NEP 2020.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, in a statement on his official X account, highlighted the significance of establishing new Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) and Navodaya Vidyalayas (NVs). He emphasized that this initiative will not only enhance educational infrastructure across the country but also generate numerous direct and indirect job opportunities, thereby fostering regional development.
A big boost to school education sector
NEW DELHI: In a significant decision aimed at boosting the education sector, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the establishment of 85 new Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) and 28 Navodaya Vidyalayas (NVs) across India.
The 85 KVs will be set up with a total expenditure of ₹5,872.08 crore, benefiting 82,560 students and creating 5,388 permanent jobs. This includes expanding the capacity of KV Shivamogga. Notably, Jammu and Kashmir received the highest allocation with 13 new KVs, out of which 10 are in the Jammu division and three in the Kashmir division.
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The decision also includes ₹2,359.82 crore for the establishment of 28 NVs, catering to students in rural and unserved regions. Both KVs and NVs will serve as exemplar PM-SHRI schools, fostering holistic development and aligning with the vision of NEP 2020.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, in a statement on his official X account, highlighted the significance of establishing new Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) and Navodaya Vidyalayas (NVs). He emphasized that this initiative will not only enhance educational infrastructure across the country but also generate numerous direct and indirect job opportunities, thereby fostering regional development.
Pradhan remarked, “The establishment of these KVs and NVs will not only improve educational infrastructure but also create thousands of direct and indirect job opportunities, contributing to regional development. This initiative reinforces the government’s commitment to providing equitable education and nurturing the aspirations of the nation’s young minds.”
The statement further underlined the transformative potential of this effort, noting that it ensures education reaches the remotest corners of the country, paving the way for a brighter and more inclusive future for India.
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Currently, there are 1,256 operational KVs, including three international branches in Moscow, Kathmandu, and Tehran, serving 13.56 lakh students. The addition of these new schools aims to transform India’s youth into well-rounded, 21st-century global citizens.
