Question : VIKAS NIDHI IN KVS



(a) whether a Vikas Nidhi has recently been set up in every Kendriya Vidyalaya of the country;

(b) if so, the sources of this Vikas Nidhi;

(c) the heads of expenditure as also the modus operandi therefor;

(d) details of the amount raised in Vikas Nidhis of Kendriya Vidyalayas of Delhi Region since inception; and

(e) details of expenditure made, head-wise and amount-wise?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (PROF. RITA VERMA)

(a) & (b) : Yes, Sir. Vidyalaya Vikas Nidhi (VVN) has been set up in Kendriya Vidyalayas w.e.f.1.4.2000 by charging Rs.100/- from each student (Rs.125/-p.m. from Science Students of classes XI & XII).

(c) Expenditure is being incurred out of this Nidhi after obtaining approval of Executive Committee of Vidyalaya Management Committee on Pupils Societies, Scouts and Guide activities, Horticulture, Maintenance and Repair of Vidyalaya Building, Annual Day/Sports Day, Engaging part- time/contractual watch & ward staff, Rent, Rate & Taxes, Furniture, Library, Laboratory and sports equipment, Computers, CBSE examination fees for SC/ST students and other various students academic and extra co-curricular activities.

(d) & (e) The information regarding amount raised since inception and the expenditure under the various heads is not maintained centrally.