(a) whether the Government proposes to set up Kendriya Vidyalayas in the country under the Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY);
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
(a) whether the Government proposes to set up Kendriya Vidyalayas in the country under the Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY);
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
(SMT. SMRITI ZUBIN IRANI)
(a) to (c): No, Madam. At present there is no such proposal. The Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) are opened primarily to cater to the educational needs of the children of transferable Central Government employees including Defence and Para–Military Personnel by providing a common programme of education. Proposals for opening of new Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) are considered only if sponsored by Ministries or Departments of the Government of India / State Governments / Union Territories Administrations and Organization of employees belonging to the eligible categories thereby committing resources for setting up a new KV as well as on the availability of necessary sanction of the Government.
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