13 Kendriya Vidyalayas for Jammu Kashmir Approved by centre; Over 50% fall in Udhampur Lok Sabha constituency

13 Kendriya Vidyalayas for Jammu Kashmir Approved by centre; 50% fall in Udhampur Lok Sabha constituency Image/PBI

VoM News Desk | December 7, 2024 | 01:13 PM IST | Jammu Kashmir | Tags: Kendriya vidyalaya, Kendriya vidyalaya in Jammu Kashmir | Follow on Google News

13 Kendriya Vidyalayas for Jammu Kashmir Approved by centre; Over 50% fall in Udhampur Lok Sabha constituency

13 Kendriya Vidyalayas for Jammu Kashmir Approved by centre; Over 50% fall in Udhampur Lok Sabha constituency

In a bid to improve access to education in the region, thirteen Kendriya Vidyalayas for Jammu Kashmir have been approved the centre, of which over 50% falls in Udhampur Lok Sabha constituency, as stated by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh.

As per an official handout, under civil/defence sector of the country, the Cabinet committee on Economics Affairs, have given green signal to the opening of 85 Kendriya vidyalayas across the country and expansion of one
existing KV, off which 13 Kendriya vidyalayas are approved for jammu kashmir.

As per official handout, these kendriya vidyalayas are approved for Gool, Ramban, Bani, Ramkote, Mughal Maidan in kishtwar, Vijaypur, Panchari, Drugmulla, Ratnipora, Galander Chandhara. Over 50% of these Kendriya vidyalayas fall in Udhampur Lok Sabha Constituency.

Union Minister took to microblogging platform X, and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for approving these new kendriya vidyalayas.

However, it’s a good news for the areas which got the Kendriya Vidyalayas, but a remote area of Doda, Marmat was one of the key spot to get the Kendriya Vidyalaya, but unfortunately, Marmat area was not provided a kendriya vidyalaya institution. The residents of Marmat are hoping, it to be provided soon.

Till 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.

In pursuance of the National Education Policy 2020, almost all Kendriya Vidyalayas have been designated as PM Shri schools, showcasing the implementation of NEP 2020 and acting as exemplar Schools for others.

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