New Delhi || 07-12-2024
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has approved opening of 85 new Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) under Civil/Defence sector across the country and expansion of one existing KV.
The Cabinet Committee also approved setting up of 28 Navodaya Vidyalayas (NVs) in the uncovered districts of the country under the Navodaya Vidyalaya scheme.
The total estimated requirement of funds for establishment of the 85 new KVs and expansion of 1 existing nearby KV is Rs. 5872.08 crore spread over a period of eight years from 2025-26. This includes capital expenditure component of Rs. 2862.71 cr and operational expenditure of Rs. 3009.37 cr.
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 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 total estimated requirement of funds for establishment of the 28 NVs is Rs. 2359.82 crore spread over a period of five years from 2024-25 to 2028-29. This includes capital expenditure component of Rs. 1944.19 cr and operational expenditure of Rs. 415.63 cr.
The administrative structure for implementing the project will require creation of posts at par with the norms fixed by the Samiti for running of one full fledged NV with a capacity of 560 students. Hence nearly 15680 students would benefit.
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. There are 3 International KVs in cities like Moscow, Kathmandu and Tehran.
