Cabinet approves opening of 85 new Kendriya Vidyalayas; eight in Odisha

New Delhi, Dec 6: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today approved opening of 85 new Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) under Civil/Defence sector across the country.

It also approved the expansion of one existing KV-KV Shivamogga in Karnataka to facilitate increased number of central government employees by adding two additional sections in all the classes under the Kendriya Vidyalaya Scheme (Central Sector Scheme).  

In Odisha, eight new KVs will be established.

The total estimated requirement of funds for establishment of the 85 new KVs and expansion of 01 existing nearby KV is Rs. 5872.08 crore (approx.) spread over a period of eight years from 2025-26. This includes capital expenditure component of Rs. 2862.71 crore (approx.) and operational expenditure of Rs. 3009.37 crore (approx.).           

As on date, there are 1256 functional KVs, including 03 abroad viz. Moscow, Kathmandu and Tehran and a total number of 13.56 lakh (approx.) students are studying in these KVs.   

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, 960 X 86 = 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.