Union cabinet approves 85 new Kendriya Vidyalayas, 28 JNVs and expansion of KV Shivamogga
The new JNVs will accommodate 15,680 students, while 85 new KVs and the expanded KV Shivamogga will serve 82,560 students.
Vikas Kumar Pandit | December 6, 2024 | 09:12 PM IST
NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the opening of 28 new Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNVs) in uncovered districts and 85 new Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) under the civil and defence sectors. The committee has also approved the expansion of KV Shivamogga in Karnataka, by adding two additional sections in all the classes under the Kendriya Vidyalaya scheme.
As per the official press release, the implementation of these JNVs will involve creating administrative posts as per Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti’s established norms for a full-fledged Navodaya Vidyalaya with a capacity of 560 students. Once the schools are fully functional, they will provide education to 15,680 students.
“The administrative structure for implementing the project will require the 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,” the official press release read. The 85 new KVs and expanded KV Shivamogga will together accommodate around 82,560 students.
JNVs are residential and co-educational schools offering modern education from Class 6 to Class 12. These schools primarily cater to talented children from rural areas, irrespective of their family’s socio-economic background. Admission to JNVs is conducted through a selection test, with approximately 49,640 students admitted to Class 6 each year.
“In recent years, Navodaya Vidyalayas have witnessed increasing enrolment of girls (42%), as well as SC (24%), ST (20%) and OBC (39%) children, thereby ensuring that quality education is accessible to all,” the official press release read.
Kendriya Vidyalayas are established to address the educational needs of children of central government employees, including those in defence and paramilitary forces, as well as children of other groups such as the floating population and those residing in specific locations across the country.
Budget for JNVs, KVs establishment
According to the official press release, the estimated cost for setting up 28 JNVs is Rs 2,359.82 crore over five years from 2024-25 to 2028-29. This includes a capital expenditure of Rs 1,944.19 crore and an operational expenditure of Rs 415.63 crore.
The estimated cost for establishing 86 KVs and expanding one existing Kendriya Vidyalaya is Rs 5,872.08 crore over eight years, starting from 2025-26. This amount includes a capital expenditure of Rs 2,862.71 crore and an operational expenditure of Rs 3,009.37 crore.
“Grateful to Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodi Ji for approving 28 new Navodaya Vidyalayas across uncovered districts, including Purba Bardhaman & Jhargram in Bengal. This landmark decision will benefit 15,680 students, create 1,316 permanent jobs, and boost local economies,” Sukanta Majumdar, member of the Lok Sabha posted on X.
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List of new JNVs to be set up
Name of the State | Name of the District in which NV is sanctioned |
Arunachal Pradesh | Upper Subansiri |
Kradadi | |
Lepa Rada | |
Lower Siang | |
Lohit | |
Pakke-Kessang | |
Shi-Yomi | |
Siang | |
Assam | Sonitpur |
Charaideo | |
Hojai | |
Majuli | |
South Salmara Manacachar | |
West Karbianglong | |
Manipur | Thoubal |
Kangpoki | |
Noney | |
Karnataka | Bellary |
Maharashtra | Thane |
Telangana | Jagityal |
Nizamabad | |
Kothagudem Bhadradri | |
Medchal Malkajgiri | |
Mahabubnagar | |
Sangareddy | |
Suryapet | |
West Bengal | Purba Bardhaman |
Jhargram |
List of 85 new KVs to be set up
Name of State/UT | Name of Proposals |
Andhra Pradesh | Anakapalle, District Anakapalle |
Valasapalle Village, Madanapalle Mandal, District Chittoor | |
Palasamudram Village, Gorantala Mandal, District Sri Satya Sai | |
Tallapalli Village, Macherla Mandal, District Guntur | |
Nandigama, District Krishna | |
Rompicherla Village, Narasaraopet Division District Guntur | |
Nuzvid, District Krishna (Now Eluru District ) | |
Dhone, District Nandyal | |
Pitapool, Lower Subansiri | |
Assam | Jagiroad, District Morigaon |
Chhattisgarh | Mungeli, District-Mungeli |
Surajpur, District Surajpur | |
Bemetara District, Chhattisgarh | |
Hasoud, District JanjgirChampa | |
Gujarat | Chakkargarh, District Amreli |
Ognaj, District Ahmedabad | |
Veraval, District Gir-Somnath | |
Himachal Pradesh | Riri Kuthera, District Kangra |
Gokulnagar, UpparBhanjal, District- Una | |
Nandpur, District Una | |
Thunag, District Mandi | |
Jammu & Kashmir (UT) | Gool, District Ramban |
Ramban, District Ramban | |
Bani, District Kathua | |
Ramkot, District Kathua | |
Reasi, District Reasi | |
Katra (Kakriyal), District Reasi | |
Ratnipora, District Pulwama | |
Galander (Chandhara), District Pulwama | |
Mughal Maidan, District Kisthwar | |
Gulpur, District Poonch | |
Drugmulla, District Kupwara | |
Vijaypur, District Samba | |
Panchari, District Udhampur | |
Jharkhand | Barwadih, District Latehar (Railway) |
Dhanwar Block, District Giridih | |
Karnataka | Mudnal Village, Yadgiri District |
Kunchiganal Village, District Chitradurga | |
Elargi (D) Village, Sindhanur Taluk, District Raichur | |
Kerala | Thodupuzha, District Idduki |
Madhya Pradesh | Ashok Nagar, District- Ashok Nagar |
Nagda, District Ujjain | |
Maihar, District Satna | |
Tirodi, District Balaghat | |
Barghat, District Seoni | |
Niwari, District Niwari | |
Khajuraho, District Chhatarpur | |
Jhinjhari, District Katni | |
Sabalgarh, District Morena | |
Narsinghgarh, District Rajgarh | |
CAPT (Central Academy Police Training) Bhopal, Kanhasaiya | |
Maharashtra | Akola, District Akola |
NDRF Campus, Sudumbare, Pune | |
Nachane, District Ratnagiri | |
NCT of Delhi (UT) | Khajuri Khas District- North East Delhi |
Odisha | Railway Titlagarh, District Bolangir |
Patnagarh, District Bolangir | |
ITBP khurda, District Khurda | |
Athmallik District Angul | |
Kuchinda, District Sambalpur | |
Dhenkanal (Kamakhyanagar) | |
Jeypore, Koraput District | |
Talcher, District Angul | |
Rajasthan | AFS Phalodi, District Jodhpur |
BSF Satrana, District Sriganganagar | |
BSF Srikaranpur, District Sriganganagar | |
Hindaun City, District Karauli | |
Merta City, District Nagaur | |
Rajsamand District Rajsamand | |
Rajgarh, District Alwar | |
Bhim, District Rajsamand | |
Mahwa, District Dausa | |
Tamil Nadu | Theni, District Theni |
Pillaiyarpatti, District Thanjavur | |
Tripura | Udaipur, District Gomati |
Dharmanagar, District North Tripura | |
Uttar Pradesh | Payagpur, District Jaunpur |
Maharajganj, District Maharajganj | |
Bijnor District Bijnor | |
Chandpur, District Ayodhya | |
Kannauj District Kannauj | |
Uttarakhand | Narendra Nagar, District Tehri Garhwal |
Dwarahat, District Almora | |
Kotdwar, District Pauri Garhwal | |
Madan Negi, District Tehri Garhwal |
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