Question : CONSTRUCTION WORK OF KENDRIYA VIDYALAYAS IN LADAKH



(a) the progress of construction of building Central Schools in Ladakh;

(b) the funds allocated/released for construction work of each school, school-wise; and

(c) the expected time of completion of construction work of each school?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (DR. D. PURANDESWARI)

(a) There are 3 Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) in Ladakh at Leh, Kargil and Nubra. The schools building at Leh has already been constructed during the year 2000. The present status for KV, Kargil and KV, Nubra is as follows:-

(i) KV, Kargil: CPWD has been approached for submission of drawings and estimates. These have not been submitted as yet.

(ii) KV, Nubra: Land has been accepted from State Government on 15.4.2011. Formalities for transfer are yet to be completed. But meanwhile, planning has been initiated for construction of school building. CPWD has been approached for drawings and estimates.

(b) No funds have been allocated / released for KV, Kargil & KV Nubra as the construction activities have not commenced.

(c) Construction of school buildings is a continuous process and depends upon transfer of suitable plot of land by sponsoring agency, submission of plan & estimate by the construction agency and availability of budget allocation under Plan Head. Generally 2 to 3 years time is required for completion of building in normal conditions after sanctions.