(a) whether the Government is aware of the fact that Kendriya Vidyalaya does not
exist in every district of the country and if so, the details thereof, State/UT-wise;
(b) whether the Government proposes to set up at least one Kendriya Vidyalaya
in each district of the country and if so, the time by which these are likely to be
started and if not, the reasons therefor; and
(c) the details of the districts where Kendriya Vidyalayas have been sought to be
set up by the Members of Parliament?
MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
(SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)
(a) Yes, Madam. At present 160 districts in the country do not have any Kendriya
Vidyalaya (KV). The State / UT-wise details of such districts are given in Annexure-I.
(b) Proposals for opening of new Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) are considered only
if sponsored by Ministries or Departments of the Government of India or State
Governments / Union Territories Administrations or Organization of employees
belonging to the eligible categories thereby committing resources including land for
setting up a new KV, and are subject to availability of resources with the Central
Government.
(c) The State / UT-wise details of the districts where Kendriya Vidyalayas have
been sought to be set up by Members of Parliament are given in Annexure-II.
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