Cabinet approves 28 new Navodaya Vidyalayas and 85 new Kendriya Vidyalayas

The Union Cabinet on Friday approved the establishment of 28 new Navodaya Vidyalayas in districts that are currently not covered by the Navodaya Vidyalaya Scheme. According to Government of India this initiative is with the aim,”to provide good quality modern education-including a strong component of culture, inculcation of values, awareness of the environment, adventure activities and physical education- to the talented children predominantly from the rural areas without regard to their family’s socio-economic condition.” Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw underlined the importance of this initiative in line with the New Education Policy. He stated, “To implement the New Education Policy, PM Shri was brought – all the Central Schools and Navodaya Vidyalayas were designated as PM Shri schools to make them a model for other schools to follow.” In addition to the 28 new NVs, the Cabinet also approved the opening of 85 new Kendriya Vidyalayas and the expansion of one existing KV. According to available data, a total of Rs 8,232 crore has been allocated for the establishment of these schools, with Rs 5,872 crore for the new KVs and Rs 2,360 crore for the NVs.