(a) whether the Government has any proposal to increase the fees in Kendriya
Vidyalayas (KVs) in the near future;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
(c) the total amount spent by the KV Sangathan on each child in providing textbooks,
uniform and other facilities during the last three years;
(d) whether the Central Government employees are entitled for reimbursement of tuition
fees paid by them; and
(e) if so, the present ceiling for reimbursement?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
(DR. SHASHI THAROOR)
(a) No, Madam.
(b) Does not arise.
(c) The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan does not provide free text books or uniforms
to all students except SC, ST, OBC, EWS and Physically Disabled students under the
provisions of the Right to Education Act, 2009. During 2012-2013, the average expenditure
per child in the KVS on such students was Rs. 23,845 per annum.
(d) & (e) Yes, Madam. The Central Government servants are allowed reimbursements of various
fees under the Children Education Allowance scheme, as per the limits prescribed therein,
as amended from time to time.