Lok Sabha Question No. 3329 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-08-09
Subject: Improving the Functioning of JNV and KGB
Ministry: Education
Asked by: Gowdar Mallikarjunappa Siddeshwara

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION & LITERACY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3329 TO BE ANSWERED ON 9.8.2021

## Improving the Functioning of JNV and KGB

3329. SHRI G.M. SIDDESHWAR:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a) the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  improve  the  functioning  of  Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) and Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBY) in the country; and
- (b) the  manner  in  which  transparency  has  been  ensured  to  implement  these steps?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF EDUCATION (SHRI DHARMENDRA PRADHAN)

(a) & (b): The main objective of the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) is to provide good quality modern education - including a strong component of inculcation of values, awareness of the environment, adventure activities and physical education - to the talented children predominantly from the rural areas without regard to their family's socio-economic condition.

The major steps that have been undertaken to improve the functioning of the JNVs and to ensure transparency inter alia include the following:

- Online  Admission  process  in  JNVs :    All  the  functions  in  the  admission process like issuance of Admit card for Selection Test and communication of results  have  been  made  online,  leading to  better  access  and  simpler processes for the rural population;
- Cluster System : Cluster  system has been implemented at Regional level whereby the  Cluster-in-charge,  an  Assistant  Commissioner  closely  monitors the  performance  of  15-20  JNVs  allotted  to  him  and  reports  about  their performance as well as areas requiring further improvements;
- Panel Inspection :  Panel inspection of the JNVs are also conducted annually by a team of officials at the Regional Office level. The team conducts micro level  inspection  of  all  the  activities  of  a  JNV  and  submits  its  report  in  a prescribed proforma;
- Online  Transfer  and  Postings  of  the  staff :  The  process  of  transfer  and posting of the teaching/non-teaching staff has been made online resulting in increased transparency and timely completion of the process;
- Online  recruitment  of  the  staff :  The  recruitment  process  has  been  made online  and  faceless till appointment.  The  appointment  letters are also downloaded  by  the  candidates  using  their  login  and  password.  This  has resulted in filling of large no. of posts without any controversy;
- Implementation of Public Finance Management System (PFMS) : Consequent upon the implementation of PFMS, almost all financial transactions  are  now  in  the  digital  mode  facilitating  monitoring  of  fund  flow and status of utilization of funds;
- For improving psychosocial health and well-being of the students, Counsellors have been engaged and tele-counselling is also provided.

Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs) are residential schools from class VI to XII for girls belonging to disadvantaged groups such as SC, ST, OBC, Minority and  Below  Poverty  Line  (BPL).  Under  Samagra  Shiksha,  there  is  a  provision  of upgradation/convergence of KGBVs upto Senior Secondary level.

The  Government  provides  funds  to  States/UTs  for  operationalization  of KGBVs.  Administrative  matters  and  operationalization  of  KGBVs  come  under  the purview of concerned State Governments.

However, in the framework of Samagra Shiksha, strategy for construction of hostels/schools and procedure for implementation of KGBVs have been specified for smooth functioning across the country. Further, minimum requirements for KGBVs such as Drinking  Water  & sanitation, Bedding, Food  and  Lodging, Medical Care/Contingencies  etc.  have  also  been  mentioned  in  the  draft  framework  which needs to be followed by States/UTs. In addition, it has been advised that States and UTs  ensure  convergence  of  KGBV/Girls  Hostel  with  line  departments  and  also ensure that funds allocated are appropriately utilized and there is no duplication of activities.

To ensure transparency in KGBVs, a continuing evaluation has to be done by the State Government agencies through regular and well structured system of field visits.

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