Question : C.B.S.E.



(a) the number of CBSE Regional offices functioning in the country at present;

(b) the criteria laid down for setting up new regional offices; and

(c) the places identified for setting up such offices in the country particularly in Southern States?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT ( SHRI ARJUN SINGH )

(a) : There are six regional offices functioning in the Country.

(b) : The basic criteria for setting up new Regional Offices is the number of schools affiliated with the Board in the region concerned, and the number of candidates appearing for secondary and senior secondary examinations conducted by the Board.

(c) : Recently, Bhubaneshwar in the Eastern Region has been identified for setting up a new Regional office of CBSE. No place have been identified for opening of regional office in Southern States in addition to the existing regional office at Chennai.