85 New Kendriya Vidyalayas Approved– The Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the establishment of 85 new Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) across India. The move is aimed at increasing quality education opportunities for all students in the country, including children of central government and defence personnel.
Big Investment Plan for Education
A budget of Rs 5,872 crore has been set on this project:
- Rs 2,862 crore for construction: Modern buildings and amenities.
- Rs 3,009 crore for operational costs: Teachers’ salaries and expenses for running the school.
The construction of these schools will be completed in the next 8 years.
Network of Kendriya Vidyalayas
Current Status
There are 1,256 Kendriya Vidyalayas in the country so far, including three schools abroad (Moscow, Kathmandu, Tehran). More than 13.56 lakh students are studying in these schools.
Benefits of New KVs
The 85 new schools will provide an additional educational opportunity to 82,560 students. It will meet the demand for quality education in urban and remote areas.
Employment Opportunities
Direct Employment
Each new KV will employ around 63 people, including teachers, administrative staff, and other support staff. In total, it will create 5,388 new permanent jobs.
Jobs During Construction
The construction work will also create thousands of temporary jobs, boosting the local economy.
Objective of KVs
Started in 1962, KVs were primarily built to provide quality education to the children of central government and defence employees. Now these schools are providing equal opportunities for education even in remote areas.
Alignment with National Education Policy (NEP)
Kendriya Vidyalayas will now function as PM Shri schools, with:
- Modern teaching methods.
- Excellent infrastructure.
- High performance in CBSE exams.
Highlights for Shivamogga, Karnataka
The 85 new schools will be an expansion of an existing Kendriya Vidyalaya in Shivamogga, Karnataka, to accommodate more students.
National Significance of This Decision
Quality Education
The new schools will make education accessible to students from remote and underprivileged areas.
Economic Growth
The construction of new schools will create employment and infrastructure.
Equity
This move is a major step towards making education accessible and equitable for all.
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The purpose of Kendriya Vidyalayas is to provide uniform and good quality education to the children of central government and defense employees.
There are currently 1,256 Kendriya Vidyalayas in India, including three international schools in Moscow, Kathmandu and Tehran.
About 82,560 students will get a chance to study from 85 new Kendriya Vidyalayas.
A total of Rs 5,872 crore will be spent on the construction and operations.
Under the National Education Policy 2020, Kendriya Vidyalayas will be developed as PM Shri Schools, which emphasize on quality education and innovation.
These schools will provide 5,388 permanent jobs. Apart from this, temporary employment will also be available during construction.
This expansion will meet the growing demand for quality education, especially for children of central government and defence employees. It will also benefit students from remote areas.