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New Kendriya Vidyalayas In India: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a plan to establish 57 new Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) in the civil sector across the country. The proposal aims to meet the educational needs of the children of the growing number of central government employees.

According to information shared by the central government, the total estimated cost for setting up the 57 new Kendriya Vidyalayas is Rs 5862.55 crore (approx.) over a period of nine years until 2026-27. This includes capital expenditure of Rs 2585.52 crore (approx.) and operational expenditure of Rs 3277.03 crore.

A significant boost to quality schooling across underserved and strategically important regions, reinforcing the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

How Many Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) Functioning Till Now?

As of now, there are 1288 functional KVs, including three abroad in Moscow, Kathmandu and Tehran. The total enrolment of students as on June 30, 2025 is nearly 13.62 lakh.

In alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, as many as 913 KVs have been identified as PM SHRI schools, serving as exemplars of the policy’s vision.

Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) remain among the most sought-after schools in the country due to their quality teaching, innovative pedagogy, and modern infrastructure.

Expanding Reach and Inclusivity:

Together with the earlier sanctioning of 85 KVs, the instant proposal responds to the high demand for KVs while balancing pan-India expansion. The CCEA has approved 7 KVs sponsored by the M/o Home Affairs and the remaining 50 by State/UT authorities. The 57 new proposals for Kendriya Vidyalayas reflect a strong commitment to reaching underserved and strategically important regions. The proposal demonstrates an approach, which anchors growth in the East while ensuring balanced representation across North, South, and West to strengthen inclusivity and national integration.

Coverage Across States and Districts:

Continuing with the 85 KVs sanctioned in December 2024, in this proposal, 17 states/UTs are being covered. Among these 57 KVs, 20 are proposed to be opened in districts where no KV presently exists despite a significant number of Central Government employees. Furthermore, 14 KVs are proposed in Aspirational districts, 4 KVs in LWE districts and 5 KVs in NER/Hilly areas.

In continuation of sanction of 85 KVs accorded in December 2024, further 57 new KVs have been approved by prioritising those States which had not been covered since March 2019," PIB stated.

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Capacity, Employment, and Benefits:

The administrative framework for the new project will involve the creation of posts in line with Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) norms, designed to run a full-fledged KV with a student capacity of around 1,520. With the establishment of 57 new KVs, nearly 86,640 students are expected to benefit.

As per the existing model, each KV from Balvatika to Class XII provides employment to 81 staff members. This means the new schools will create 4,617 direct permanent jobs. In addition, construction and allied activities for setting up and upgrading facilities are likely to generate employment for several skilled and unskilled workers.