Cabinet approves 28 new Navodaya Vidyalayas
On 6 December 2024, in New Delhi, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved 28 new Navodaya Vidyalayas in uncovered districts at an estimated cost of Rs 2,359.82 crore.
Summary
On 6 December 2024, in New Delhi, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by PM Narendra Modi approved setting up 28 Navodaya Vidyalayas in uncovered districts under the Navodaya Vidyalaya Scheme, a central sector scheme, at an estimated Rs 2,359.82 crore over five years from 2024-25 to 2028-29. With a capacity of 560 students each, they will benefit 15,680 students. Navodaya Vidyalayas are fully residential, co-educational schools from Class VI to XII, admitting about 49,640 students to Class VI every year through a selection test.
Key facts
- Date
- 6 Dec 2024 (CCEA)
- Schools
- 28 new Navodaya Vidyalayas
- Cost
- Rs 2,359.82 crore, 2024-25 to 2028-29
- Beneficiaries
- 15,680 students (560 per NV)
- About NVs
- Residential, co-ed, Class VI-XII
Practice MCQs 2 questions
How many new Navodaya Vidyalayas did the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approve on 6 December 2024?
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Correct answer: A — 28
PIB (6 Dec 2024): the CCEA approved setting up of 28 Navodaya Vidyalayas in the uncovered districts of the country; the same day it approved 85 new Kendriya Vidyalayas.
What is the total estimated fund requirement for the 28 new Navodaya Vidyalayas approved on 6 December 2024?
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Correct answer: C — Rs 2,359.82 crore
PIB (6 Dec 2024): the total estimated requirement is Rs 2,359.82 crore over 2024-25 to 2028-29, including capital expenditure of Rs 1,944.19 crore and operational expenditure of Rs 415.63 crore.