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The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the opening of 57 new Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) under the civil sector across the country with an outlay of over Rs 5,862 crore. The funds will be spread over nine years beginning 2026-27, including Rs 2,585 crore for capital expenditure and ?3,277 crore for operational costs.
For the first time, these schools will include Balvatikas (three years of foundational stage) in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Together with the 85 KVs sanctioned in December 2024, the move reflects the government’s push to expand quality education to underserved and strategically important regions.
The 57 new schools will cover 17 States and UTs, including 20 districts without an existing KV, 14 aspirational districts, four Left-Wing Extremism-affected districts, and five in North-East/hilly areas. Seven KVs are sponsored by the Ministry of Home Affairs and 50 by State/UT authorities.
Once operational, the schools will accommodate around 86,640 students and create 4,617 permanent jobs, besides generating indirect employment through construction and allied activities. Currently, there are 1,288 functional KVs, including three abroad, with over 13.6 lakh students enrolled.
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