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PM Modi-Led Cabinet Clears 57 New Kendriya Vidyalayas Across 17 States, UTs With An Outlay Of Rs 5,862 Crore, 86,640 Students To Benefit
Kendriya Vidyalaya in Pune
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the opening of 57 new Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) across the country under the Civil Sector.
The move aims to cater to the educational needs of children of Central Government employees, reflecting rising demand for these schools nationwide.
The total estimated cost for establishing the new KVs is about Rs 5,862.55 crore, spread over nine years from 2026–27.
This includes a capital expenditure of Rs 2,585.52 crore and operational expenditure of Rs 3,277.03 crore.
First KVs with Pre-Primary Classes
In line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the 57 new schools will, for the first time, include Balvatikas — three years of foundational stage (pre-primary education).
This move is intended to strengthen early childhood education and align KVs as exemplar schools under the NEP framework.
Pan-India Expansion
The sanction covers 17 States and Union Territories.
Of the 57 schools, 20 will be set up in districts that currently have no KV despite a significant presence of Central Government employees.
Fourteen KVs will come up in aspirational districts, four in Left Wing Extremism-affected areas, and five in the North-East and hilly regions.
This follows the sanctioning of 85 new KVs in December 2024, bringing the expansion plan to 142 new schools in less than a year.
Employment and Enrolment Impact
Each full-fledged KV, with a capacity of around 1,520 students, will employ 81 staff members.
The 57 new schools are expected to accommodate 86,640 students and generate 4,617 permanent jobs.
Construction and related activities will also create additional employment for skilled and unskilled workers.
Strengthening National Integration
As of June 2025, there are 1,288 functional KVs, including three abroad in Moscow, Kathmandu, and Tehran, serving 13.62 lakh students.
With their reputation for quality teaching, innovative pedagogy, and consistently strong CBSE results, KVs remain among the most sought-after schools in India.
The new approvals will ensure wider representation for underserved States and high-demand areas, reinforcing the role of KVs in spreading inclusive and high-quality education while also advancing the goals of NEP 2020.
