Question : OPENING OF KENDRIYA VIDYALAYAS

(a) the number of Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) opened in each State/UT during each of the last 3 years in the country alongwith their locations;

(b) the funds sanctioned, released and utilized by these schools during the above period;

(c) whether the Government proposes to open more KVs during the next two years;

(d) if so, the locations identified and the progress made so far in setting up these KVs; and

(e) the steps taken/proposed to be taken to complete the construction of buildings in their location at the earliest?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT(DR. D. PURANDESWARI)
(a) During the years 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10 & 2010-11 (till 22.02.11), 119 Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) have been made functional. The year/ location-wise details are given in Annexure-I.

(b) The details of funds sanctioned released and utilized during the 2007-08, 2008-09 & 2009-10 are given in Annexure-II.

(c) & (d) Yes, Sir. During the year 2010-11, approval for opening of 107 KVs was given. Out of these, 85 KVs have been made functional during the academic session 2010-11. The opening of the remaining KVs and their locations depend on the viability of proposals from the sponsoring agencies including commitment to provide required land for construction of permanent building and the availability of adequate number of children of specified categories.

(e) The construction of permanent buildings of Kendriya Vidyalayas is undertaken by Government agencies on ‘Deposit Work’ basis by following the laid down procedure. To expedite construction of school building, progress is reviewed regularly by Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan with the construction agencies to prevent delay at any stage.