Cabinet approves 85 new Kendriya Vidyalayas
On 6 December 2024, in New Delhi, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved 85 new Kendriya Vidyalayas and the expansion of KV Shivamogga, Karnataka, at an estimated Rs 5,872.08 crore.
Summary
On 6 December 2024, in New Delhi, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by PM Narendra Modi approved opening 85 new Kendriya Vidyalayas under the civil and defence sectors and expanding the existing KV Shivamogga in Karnataka by adding two sections in all classes. The estimated cost is Rs 5,872.08 crore over eight years from 2025-26, and about 82,560 students will benefit. There are currently 1,256 functional KVs, including three abroad in Moscow, Kathmandu and Tehran, with about 13.56 lakh students.
Key facts
- Date
- 6 Dec 2024 (CCEA)
- New KVs
- 85 (civil/defence)
- Expansion
- KV Shivamogga, Karnataka
- Cost
- Rs 5,872.08 crore over 8 years from 2025-26
- Existing KVs
- 1,256, incl. Moscow, Kathmandu, Tehran
Practice MCQs 3 questions
How many new Kendriya Vidyalayas did the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approve on 6 December 2024?
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Correct answer: D — 85
PIB (6 Dec 2024): the CCEA approved opening of 85 new Kendriya Vidyalayas under the civil/defence sector across the country.
Which existing Kendriya Vidyalaya did the Cabinet approve for expansion on 6 December 2024 by adding two sections in all classes?
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Correct answer: B — KV Shivamogga
PIB (6 Dec 2024): the CCEA approved expansion of one existing KV, KV Shivamogga, Karnataka, by adding two additional sections in all the classes.
As stated in the Cabinet decision of 6 December 2024, the three Kendriya Vidyalayas functioning abroad are in:
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Correct answer: A — Moscow, Kathmandu and Tehran
PIB (6 Dec 2024): there are 1,256 functional KVs, including 03 abroad, viz. Moscow, Kathmandu and Tehran, with about 13.56 lakh students.