The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the establishment of 57 new Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) across the country under the civil sector. These schools will cater to the educational needs of children of the increasing number of Central Government employees.

The total estimated cost for setting up the 57 KVs is about Rs 5,862.55 crore, to be spent over a period of nine years starting from 2026-27. Out of this, around Rs 2,585.52 crore will be used for building and infrastructure, while about Rs 3,277.03 crore will go towards operational expenses. Significantly, as part of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, these new schools will, for the first time, include Balvatikas—three years of foundational stage (pre-primary educat

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