Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank on Thursday virtually inaugurated two new Kendriya Vidyalayas–one in Bettiah, Bihar and another in Korba, Chhattisgarh. Addressing the audience virtually the Minister said that Kendriya Vidyalayas have become the hallmark of excellence in the country.
“At present, there are 53 Kendriya Vidyalayas in Bihar, out of which 4 Kendriya Vidyalayas are running in two shifts. The Kendriya Vidyalaya in Chhattisgarh’s Korba has been constructed at a cost of Rs 15.86 crore,” he said.
The Minister said that a total of 1,245 Kendriya Vidyalayas are being operated in the country and 151 new Kendriya Vidyalayas have been opened in the country in the last six years, wherein 13,88,899 students are studying and excellent education is being imparted to them.
Referring to the New Education Policy (NEP), Pokhriyal said, “In line with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the NEP that we have introduced will give a new boost. This policy is designed keeping in mind the future of India, which emphasizes practical knowledge rather than just book knowledge. the new education policy is capable of realizing the dream of a self-reliant India.”
He said that during the last 6 years, more than 150 new KVs have been opened in the country and their construction process is also going on at a steady pace.
On this occasion, Anita Karwal, Secretary, Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education also addressed the online function. Commissioner, KVS Nidhi Pandey presented the welcome address.
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