Kendriya Vidyalayas See Enrollment Slump Despite Expansion Plans
Enrollment in Kendriya Vidyalayas has reached a five-year low with 1,39,660 new admissions in 2024-25. Despite decreased student numbers, the government plans to open 85 new schools. The initiative aims to serve Central Government employees' children, with a substantial budget increase to support infrastructure development.
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Fresh enrollment figures for Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) in India have plummeted to their lowest in five years, with only 1,39,660 new admissions reported for the 2024-25 academic year. The Ministry of Education shared these figures with the Lok Sabha, highlighting a decline in overall student numbers to 13,50,518, compared to previous years.
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's written reply outlined a consistent decrease in new student enrollments over recent years, with numbers previously standing at 1,75,386 in 2023-24 and an even higher 1,95,081 in 2020-21. Despite this downturn, the government has sanctioned the opening of 85 new KVs under the Civil/Defence sector across India to accommodate the educational needs of Central Government employees' children.
To support this expansion, a significant budget increase has been allocated, rising steadily over the past years. For 2024-25, an amount of Rs 8,727 crore has been earmarked for KVs, with funds specifically designated for infrastructure upgrades under the PM SHRI Scheme, ensuring modernization through ICT labs and smart classrooms.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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