Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the creation of 85 new Kendriya Vidyalayas and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas in Assam, marking a major step towards improving the state of education in the state. There will be four Kendriya Vidyalayas in Assam overall, with one of them being in Jagiroad, Morigaon district. Six additional Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas would be established in the districts of Sonitpur, Charaideo, Hojai, Majuli, South Salmara-Mankachar, and West Karbi Anglong in addition to the new KV.
The estimated total cost of the project, which will be carried out over eight years beginning in 2025–2026, is Rs 5,872.08 crore. Rs 3,009.37 crore for operating expenses and Rs 2,862.71 crore for capital expenditures are included in the allocation. In addition to creating 5,388 permanent jobs and serving roughly 82,560 pupils, the expansion will also create more job possibilities throughout the building period. With three branches overseas, there are currently 1,256 Kendriya Vidyalayas teaching approximately 13.56 lakh students throughout India.
Himanta Biswa Sarma, the chief minister of Assam, thanked Prime Minister Modi and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan for their assistance. CM Sarma underlined that the establishment of these new educational facilities would significantly advance the state’s growth by giving students more options, particularly in rural areas. The government’s goal to raise educational standards and accessibility in Assam would advance significantly with the launch of the new Kendriya Vidyalayas and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas.
