(a) whether the Government is considering to increase the number of Jawahar Navodaya
Vidyalayas in Bihar;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the location-wise details of the places in Bihar where Jawahar
Navodaya Vidyalayas are functioning at present;
(c) if not, the reasons therefor; and
(d) the reaction of the Government in this regard?
MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
(SHRI RAMESH POKHRIYAL ‘NISHANK’)
(a): No, Sir.
(b): The location-wise details of the places in Bihar where Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas are
functioning at present are annexed.
(c) & (d): Navodaya Vidyalaya Scheme envisages opening of one Navodaya Vidyalaya in each
district of the country and all the districts in the state of Bihar have been covered under the scheme.
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