New Kendriya Vidyalayas to Cope up with rush in Admission

4368. SHRIMATI ANGADI MANGAL SURESH

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government proposes any measures to start new Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) in addition to the existing KVs, to cope up with the rush in admission in KVs in all of the district headquarters of the States; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

(a) & (b) At present, 1249 Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) are functioning across the country. Opening of new KVs is a continuous process. KVs are opened primarily to cater to the educational needs of the wards of  transferable Central Government Employees including Defence & Para-military personnel, Central Autonomous Bodies, Central Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and Central Institute of Higher Learning (IHL) by providing a common programme of education throughout the country. Proposals for opening of new KVs may be sponsored by Ministries or Departments of the Government of India / State Governments / Union Territories (UTs) Administrations, with commitment to provide requisite resources including land and temporary accommodation for setting up a new KV as per norms. The proposals are subject to approval of the competent authority.

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