NEW DELHI: Cabinet Friday approved establishment of 85 new Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) and 28 Navodaya Vidyalayas (NVs) across the country under the civil and defence sectors. The initiative aims at expanding high-quality educational opportunities for students, especially in rural and underserved areas, while showcasing the implementation of NEP, 2020 through PM Shri schools.
With inclusion of almost all KVs and NVs as PM Shri schools, the institutions are poised to set benchmarks in pedagogy, infrastructure, and student outcomes, as per govt.
The new KVs will cater to around 82,560 students, creating 5,388 regular posts, while NVs will benefit 15,680 talented rural students, with 1,316 regular posts being established. At present, 1,256 KVs are operational, including three abroad, providing education to over 13.56 lakh students. Rajasthan will receive the highest allocation of nine KVs, followed by AP & Odisha (eight each).
