The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the establishment of 85 new Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) under the Civil/Defence sector, along with the expansion of one existing Kendriya Vidyalaya in Shivamogga, Karnataka.
This expansion aims to meet the growing educational demands of Central Government employees’ children by adding two additional sections in all classes at KV Shivamogga.
The total estimated financial requirement for the establishment of these new schools and the expansion of the existing one is approximately Rs. 5872.08 crore, spread over a period of eight years from 2025-26. This includes capital expenditure of Rs. 2862.71 crore and operational costs of Rs. 3009.37 crore.
Currently, there are 1,256 functional Kendriya Vidyalayas across the country, including three schools abroad in Moscow, Kathmandu, and Tehran. These schools provide education to approximately 13.56 lakh students. With the addition of the 85 new KVs and the expansion of KV Shivamogga, an estimated 82,560 students will benefit from the enhanced capacity.
In total, 5,388 direct permanent employment opportunities will be created, including 33 new positions at the expanded Shivamogga school. The construction and related activities will also generate job opportunities for skilled and unskilled workers.
Kendriya Vidyalayas were originally established in 1962 to provide uniform and high-quality education to children of transferable Central Government and Defence employees. The scheme has since expanded to cater to a wider population, including children from remote and underserved areas.
As per the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, nearly all Kendriya Vidyalayas have been designated as PM Shri schools, demonstrating the government’s commitment to quality education.
The schools are renowned for their high academic standards, innovative teaching methods, and state-of-the-art infrastructure. Enrollment numbers have steadily increased, and the performance of KV students in the CBSE board exams consistently outperforms other educational systems.
The list of 86 new Kendriya Vidyalayas (85 new schools and 1 expanded school) has been finalized across various states, with key locations in Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, NCT of Delhi, Odisha, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.
These schools are expected to further strengthen the education system, benefiting children of Central Government employees and contributing to the country’s overall educational development.