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Lok Sabha Question No. 1388 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-29
Subject: Cultivable Areas Covered under Micro-Irrigation
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Baijayant Panda

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE& FARMERS WELFARE

## DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & FARMERS WELFARE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1388

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 29 TH  JULY, 2025

## CULTIVABLE AREAS COVERED UNDER MICRO-IRRIGATION

## 1388.  SHRI BAIJAYANT PANDA:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE क ृ िष एवं िकसान कʞाण मंũी be pleased to state:

- (a) the percentage of cultivable area covered under micro-irrigation (drip and sprinkler) through the Per Drop More Crop component of PMKSY, specifically for the Eastern and North Eastern States;
- (b) whether remote sensing and sensor-based systems have been integrated to track water-use efficiency at the plot level; and
- (c) the  main  challenges  reported  by  States  with  below-average  coverage  and  the actions taken by the Government?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE क ृ िष एवं िकसान कʞाण राǛ मंũी (SHRI RAMNATH THAKUR)

- (a): The  Government  is  implementing  Per  Drop  More  Crop  (PDMC)  scheme  from 2015-16 to promote micro irrigation in the country. From 2015-16 till 30.6.2025, 102.56 lakh ha area has been covered under Micro Irrigation in the country through PDMC which includes  1.57  lakh  ha  in  the  North-  Eastern  States.  Accordingly,  the  percentage  of cultivable area covered under micro-irrigation in the country is 5.71% and in the North Eastern States is 2.46%.
- (b):   Operational guidelines of  PDMC has provision for providing financial assistance to the farmers to adopt Automation in the Micro Irrigation Systems for ease of operation with minimal or no manual intervention thereby achieving greater efficiency.

(c):      To  increase  uptake  of  the  scheme  in  some  states,  including  Eastern  and  North Eastern States, a provision has been made in Operational Guidelines of the PDMC for 25% higher unit cost for calculation of subsidy for the North Eastern & Himalayan states and 15% higher for the other low penetration States for coverage of more area under the scheme.

Further, Government of India has created Micro Irrigation Fund (MIF) with National Bank  for  Agriculture  and  Rural  Development  (NABARD)  to  facilitate  the  States  in mobilising resources for expanding coverage of micro irrigation. States can avail loan from MIF for taking up special and innovative projects for expanding coverage of Micro Irrigation and also for incentivising micro irrigation beyond the provisions available under PDMC scheme to encourage farmers. Government of India provides interest subvention on the loan availed by the States which is met from PDMC Scheme.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1386 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-29
Subject: National Overseas Scholarship Scheme for Marginalised Students
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Shri Eatala Rajender, Smt. D K Aruna, Shri Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED  QUESTTON  NO.t386 TO BE ANSWERED ON 29.07.2025

NATIONAL OVERSEAS  SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME FOR MARGINALISED STUDENTS

1386.  SHRI EATALA RAJENDER: SMT. D K ARUNA: SHRI CHAMALA  KIRAN KUMAR REDDY:

## Will the Minister  of SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT  be pleased to state:

- (a) whether additional allocation is proposed  for administering  the National Overseas Scholarship scheme for marginalised  students;
- (b) whether the Ministry withheld  provisional  award letters to 66 selected candidates "subject to availability  of funds" in the 2025-26 cycle;
- (c) whether the Ministry  administers this scholarship  for students  from Scheduled Caste, Denotified,  Semi-Nomadic, and Nomadic  Tribes, landless agricultural labourers  and traditional artisans,  backgrounds,  for pursuing  postgraduate studies in top universities abroad; and
- (d) if so, details thereof  and present status thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER  OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI RAMDAS ATHAWALE)

- (a)  & (b): The total budgetary outlay approved  by Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC)  for National  Overseas  Scholarship (NOS) Scheme  for SC etc. for five years is Rs.l75  crore (Rs.35 crore per year). The expenditure, however under the NOS Scheme for the period 2021-22 to 2024-25 has been Rs.298.39 crore which is in excess  of the approved  budgetary outlay  of Rs. 175.00 crore for five years. Further, additional  funds allocated  under Budget Estimate  (BE) for 2025-26 is Rs.l30 crore.

For Selection  Year 2025-26,  provisional  award letters have been issued for all selected 106 students.

- (c)  & (d): Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment administers  National Overseas Scholarship  (NOS) Scheme  for SC etc. candidates.  Under this Scheme, financial assistance  is provided  to facilitate the low income meritorious  students belonging  to the Scheduled  Castes, De-notified  Nomadic  and Semi-Nomadic  Tribes,  Landless Agricultural Labourers  and Traditional  Artisans  category to obtain higher education  viz. Master's degree or  ph.D  by studying  abroad  in top 500  QS  ranking Universities.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1384 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-29
Subject: Reservation for the Backward Classes
Ministry: SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT
Asked by: Shri Babu Singh Kushwaha

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE  AND EMPOWERMENT LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED  QUESTTON  NO.t384 TO BE ANSWERED ON 29.07.2025

## RESERVATION FOR THE BACKWARD  CLASSES

11384. SHRI BABU SINGH KUSHWAHA:

Will the Minister of SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT  be pleased to srate:

- (a) whether after receiving the data through  caste based census the Government  has any proposal to provide  adequate  reservation for the backward classes  on the basis of their population abolishing  the reservation  limit of 50 per cent for their upliftment;
- (b) if so, the details thereof; and
- (c) ifnot,  the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER  OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT

(sHRr B.L.VERMA)

- (a) to (c): For conducting  Census2027,  Govemment has notified in Gazette of India on l6th June,2025 whereby it is declared that a census of the population  of India shall be taken during the year 2027.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1381 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-29
Subject: National Mission on Edible oil
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Ms. Praniti Sushilkumar Shinde

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1381

TO BE ANSWERED ON 29 TH  JULY, 2025

## NATIONAL MISSION ON EDIBLE OIL

1381.  MS. PRANITI SUSHILKUMAR SHINDE:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE क ृ िष एवं िकसान कʞाण मंũी be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has identified specific districts or regions under the National Mission on Edible Oils (NMEO) for setting up edible oil production units;
- (b)  if  so,  the  details  thereof  and  whether  Solapur  district  in  Maharashtra  has  been considered for such a unit;
- (c) whether the Government has received any proposal or representation for establishing an edible oil production unit in Solapur;
- (d) if so, the  status of the said proposal and the timeline fixed for its consideration  and implementation; and
- (e) the steps being taken by the Government to promote value addition and employment generation in oilseed-growing regions like Solapur?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE & FARMERS WELFARE क ृ िष एवं िकसान कʞाण राǛ मंũी (SHRI RAMNATH THAKUR)

(a) to (e): National  Mission  on  Edible  Oils-  Oilseeds  (NMEO-OS)  aims  to  boost domestic oilseed production and to strive toward self-sufficiency in edible oil production. NMEO-OS implementation is through cluster approach where in identified oilseeds clusters selected value chain partners mobilize farmers for oilseed production. NMEO-OS provides financial support up to Rs. 9.90 lakh or 1/3 rd  cost of the project, whichever is less, for setting up of post-harvest infrastructure.

Scheme  is  implemented  through  the  State  Governments.  The  Government  of Maharashtra has allocated district wise setting up of edible oil production units. Solapur district in Maharashtra has been given target of one edible oil production unit in 2025-26. State Govt. of Maharashtra has not yet approved any post-harvest infrastructure.

Annual  Action  Plan  of  Rs.  9453.46  lakh  (Central  Share)  has  been  approved  to Maharashtra for the year 2025-26 under NMEO- OS. State Govt has reported that Rs. 451.01  lakh  has  been  allocated  to  Solapur  district.  The  component-wise  details  of  the allocation for Solapur district are as follows:

- (i) Value Chain Cluster development: Rs. 197.91 lakh
- (ii)  Demonstration: Rs. 226.85 lakh
- (iii)  Project based post-harvest activities (oil mills): Rs. 9.90 lakh
- (iv) Flexi funds and contingency expenses: Rs. 16.35 lakh

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Lok Sabha Question No. 111 (STARRED), answered on 2025-07-28
Subject: Benefits under Unified Pension Scheme
Ministry: FINANCE
Asked by: Dr. Sanjay Jaiswal, Shri Kanwar Singh Tanwar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

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## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. †*111

ANSWERED ON MONDAY, 28 JULY, 2025/ SRAVANA 6, 1947 (SAKA)

## BENEFITS UNDER UNIFIED PENSION SCHEME

†*111. Shri Kanwar Singh Tanwar Dr. Sanjay Jaiswal

Will the Minister of FINANCE be pleased to state:

- (a) the total number of retired Central Government subscribers eligible to receive additional benefits under the Unified Pension Scheme;
- (b) the number of claims received and processed so far since the introduction of the scheme;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to extend such benefits to other pension schemes or sectors in the near future and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) whether  the  Government  is  contemplating  to  amend  the  UPS  to  make  it  more  employees' friendly; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

The Minister of Finance (Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman)

(a) to (e) A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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## STATEMENT  OF  LOK  SABHA  STARRED  QUESTION  NO.  †*111  REGARDING 'BENEFITS UNDER UNIFIED PENSION SCHEME' RAISED BY SHRI KANWAR SINGH TANWAR, AND DR. SANJAY JAISWAL, ANSWERED ON 28.07.2025.

(a) As  per  eligibility  criteria,  there  are  25,756  retired  Central  Government  subscribers  eligible  to receive  additional  benefits  under  UPS.  These  eligible  subscribers  are  those  Central  Government employees who have either superannuated or deceased or retired under Fundamental Rules 56(j), on or before 31st March 2025, after completing ten years or more of qualifying service and were covered under National Pension System (NPS).

(b) As on 20 th July, 2025, 7,253 claims have been received and out of which 4,978 claims have been processed for payment of benefits under UPS.

(c) UPS has been introduced as an option under National Pension System (NPS) for the employees of Central Government who are covered under the NPS. There is no proposal under consideration to extend such benefits to other pension schemes or sectors.

(d) & (e) Based on the representations from employees and associations, the cut-off date to opt for UPS was extended for a period of three months upto 30 th   September, 2025. The Government has extended the benefit of 'Retirement gratuity and Death gratuity' under the provisions of the Central Civil  Service  (Payment  of  Gratuity  under  National  Pension  System)  Rules,  2021  to  the  Central Government employees covered by UPS. Further, the Government employees who opt for UPS under NPS shall also be eligible for option for availing benefits under the CCS (Pension) Rules, 2021 or the CCS (Extraordinary Pension) Rules, 2023, in the event of death of the Government servant during service  or  his  discharge  on  the  ground  of  invalidation  or  disablement.  The  Government  has  also extended tax benefits to UPS as are available to NPS under the Income Tax Act, 1961.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 106 (STARRED), answered on 2025-07-28
Subject: Niveshak Didi Phase 2
Ministry: CORPORATE AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Janardan Mishra, Shri Satish Kumar Gautam

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 106

ANSWERED ON MONDAY, JULY 28, 2025/ SRAVANA 6, 1947 (SAKA)

## NIVESHAK DIDI PHASE 2

## QUESTION

*106. SHRI SATISH KUMAR GAUTAM: SHRI JANARDAN MISHRA:

Will the Minister of CORPORATE AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  the details of the estimated number of rural women and geographical areas  targetted  by  the  Government  under  the  Phase  2  of  Niveshak  Didi Scheme across the country, State-wise.;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  has  set  any  measurable  targets  to  improve financial literacy through the said scheme in the country, if so, the details thereof, State-wise particularly in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh; and
- (c)  the steps being taken to ensure larger participation of women in the said scheme to contribute  to the broader vision of 'Viksit Bharat@2047'?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF FINANCE

(SHRIMATI NIRMALA SITHARAMAN)

AND CORPORATE AFFAIRS

नित्त एिं कारपोरेट कार्म मंत्री

(a) to (c): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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( श्रीमती निममला सीतारामि )

STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PART  (a)  TO  (c)  OF  LOK  SABHA  STARRED QUESTION NO. *106 (6 th  POSITION) FOR 28 TH JULY, 2025 REGARDING ' NIVESHAK DIDI PHASE 2'

(a)&(b): Niveshak Didi Phase 2 envisages 4000 financial literacy camps targeting rural and semi urban population including women, across the country including Rajasthan, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh. Camps  are  aimed  to  provide  financial  literacy  and  awareness,  especially  to women. (c): To ensure larger participation of women in the said Scheme, following steps are taken to contribute to the broader vision of 'Viksit Bharat@2047: (i) 'By Women, For Women' Model Women postal employees and local women leaders as trained as Niveshak Didis. They hold camps targeting mostly the women of rural areas or the postal region they  serve.  Financial  literacy  sessions  are  conducted  in  13  Indian  languages, ensuring accessibility for women who are not fluent in English or Hindi.  Cultural examples and storytelling make concepts relatable to the daily financial lives of women. (ii) Doorstep & Community-Level Outreach Camps are held at Anganwadis, self-help groups (SHGs), panchayat halls, and women-only  gatherings  with  the  help  of  Self-Help  Groups  (SHGs)  and  Mahila Mandals.    Niveshak  Didis  visit  homes  and  neighborhoods,  bringing  financial education  to  women's  comfort  zo nes,  especially  in  areas  where  mobility  is restricted.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1376 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-28
Subject: Cruise Bharat Mission in Hoshangabad
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: Shri Darshan Singh Choudhary

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.†1376 ANSWERED ON 28.07.2025

## CRUISE BHARAT MISSION IN HOSHANGABAD

## †1376. SHRI DARSHAN SINGH CHOUDHARY:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Cruise Bharat Mission is likely to be implemented in  Hoshangabad Lok Sabha Constituency keeping in view the potential for cruise tourism in Narmada River, Tawa Dam and Dokri Kheda Dam over there; and
- (b)

if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF TOURISM  (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

- (a)  to  (b):  Development  and  promotion  of  tourist  destinations  and products, including cruise tourism is undertaken by the respective State Government/Union Territory (UT) Administration. The Ministry complements the efforts of States/UTs through various schemes and initiatives.

As  conveyed  by  the  Ministry  of  Ports,  Shipping  &  Waterways (MoPSW), the "Cruise Bharat Mission was launched on 30th September 2024, to enable provide a framework for inter-ministerial approach  for  crafting  interventions  along  policy,  regulatory  and other  aspects  governing  cruise  sector  and  enable  responsible involvement of all regulatory agencies, such as Customs, Immigration, CISF, State Tourism Departments,  State Maritime Agencies, District Administrations and local police.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1371 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-28
Subject: IISER Centre
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Shri Ramprit Mandal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1371

## LOK SABHA ANSWERED ON 28.07.2025

## IISER Centre

†1371. Shri Ramprit Mandal:

Will the Minister of Education be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has any plans to set up Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Centre in the State of Bihar;

(b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;

(c) whether  students  belonging  to  Bihar  are  facing  with  a  lot  of  problems due to getting admission in other States; and

(d) if so, the details thereof ?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION (DR. SUKANTA MAJUMDAR)

(a) to (d): The Government is committed to strengthening and expanding existing institutions and aligning them with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which envisions multidisciplinary and  holistic education  across  sciences, social sciences,  arts  and  humanities.  The  policy emphasizes  moving  towards  multidisciplinary  academic  institutions  to  enable  high-quality interdisciplinary teaching and research across all fields.

Currently, under Ministry of Education, there are 7 Indian Institutes of Science Education and  Research  (IISERs),  23  Indian  Institutes  of  Technology  (IITs),  25  Indian  Institutes  of Information  Technology  (IIITs),  32  National  Institutes  of  Technology  (NITs),  48  Central Universities (CUs) and 21 Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) in the country. The admission to  each  of  these  institutions  is  through  a  national  level  exam,  which  is  conducted  in  different cities spread across the country. Therefore, students from any part of the country, including those belonging  to  Bihar,  can  take  admissions  to  any  of  these  institutions  depending  on  their preference, ranking in the respective exam and the seat availability. Besides, NIT Patna has a domicile quota wherein 50% seats are reserved for the students from Bihar.

At present, Bihar has one Indian Institute of Technology (IIT Patna), one Indian Institute of  Information  Technology  (IIIT  Bhagalpur),  one  Indian  Institute  of  Management  (IIM  Bodh Gaya), one National Institute of Technology (NIT Patna) and two Central Universities (CU of Bihar, Mahatma Gandhi Central University). It is noteworthy that in the Budget Speech 2025-26, a  proposal  for  expansion  of  hostel  and  other  infrastructure  capacity  at  IIT  Patna  was  also announced. Accordingly, Rs.644.54 crores have been approved by the Government under Higher Education  Financing  Agency  (HEFA)  loan  to  IIT  Patna  for  the  development  of  residential facilities  for  students,  faculty  and  staff,  construction  of  academic  block/tutorial  building, workshops, Research Park.

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1370 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-28
Subject: Short Term Training under PMKVY
Ministry: SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Asked by: Shri Jagadish Shettar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1370

ANSWERED ON -28/07/2025

## SHORT TERM TRAINING UNDER PMKVY

1370.  SHRI JAGADISH SHETTAR:

Will  the  Minister  of  SKILL  DEVELOPMENT  AND  ENTREPRENEURSHIP  be pleased to state:-

- (a) the  total  number  of  candidates  are  benefitted  under  the  Short  Term  Training Imparted  at  Pradhan  Mantri  Kaushal  Vikas  Yojana  (PMKVY)  in  Karnataka  by  the Training Centres;
- (b) whether trained candidates provided Placement Assistance by Training Centres and if so, the details thereof;
- (c) whether the Taluka Panchayats conducting Kaushalya and Rozgar Melas every Six Months with Press/media Coverage; and
- (d) if so, the complete details thereof?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

(SHRI JAYANT CHAUDHARY)

- (a) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) is implementing its flagship  Scheme  Pradhan  Mantri  Kaushal  Vikas  Yojana  (PMKVY)  since  2015.  Under PMKVY, skill training is imparted through Short Term Training (STT) and Re-skilling and Up-skilling through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) to youth across the country.

As on 30 th  June 2025, a total of 6,05,147 candidates have been trained/oriented under PMKVY in the state of Karnataka.

- (b) to (d) Placements were tracked in the Short-Term Training (STT) component in the first three versions of the Scheme which is PMKVY 1.0, PMKVY 2.0 and PMKVY 3.0 implemented from FY 2015-16 to FY 2021-22. Under these versions, a total of 74,225 candidates  were  reported  placed  in  Karnataka.  Under  PMKVY  4.0,  the  focus  is  to empower our trained candidates to choose their varied career path and they are suitably oriented  for  the  same.  Under  PMKVY,  Rozgar  Melas are being organized across  the country in coordination with other stakeholders.

To enable the opportunities for employments, Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH) platform has been launched as a one-stop platform that integrates skilling, education, employment, and entrepreneurship ecosystems toprovide a lifelong array of services targeting a wide range of stakeholders. Details of the trained candidates are available on SIDH platform for connecting with potential employers. Through Skill India Digital Hub, candidates can have access to jobs and apprenticeship opportunities

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Lok Sabha Question No. 1368 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-28
Subject: Setting up of KVs in Backward Areas
Ministry: EDUCATION
Asked by: Shri Narayandas Ahirwar

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1368 ANSWERED ON 28.07.2025

## SETTING UP OF KVs IN BACKWARD AREAS

## † 1368. SHRI NARAYANDAS AHIRWAR:

Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the  Government  is  contemplating  to  set  up  Kendriya  Vidyalayas  in backward areas like Bundelkhand to  provide  quality  education  especially  to children from economically weaker sections;
- (b) if so, the name of the places where Kendriya Vidyalaya is planned to be set up; and
- (c) the details of current status thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION (SHRI JAYANT CHAUDHARY)

(a)  to  (c)  At  present,  1283  Kendriya  Vidyalayas  (KVs)  are  functioning  across  the country including 03 KVs abroad. Opening of new KVs is a continuous process. KVs are opened primarily to cater to the educational needs of the wards of transferable Central Government Employees including Defence & Para-military personnel, Central Autonomous Bodies, Central Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and Central Institute of Higher Learning (IHL) by providing a common programme of education throughout the country. Proposals for opening of new KVs may be sponsored by Ministries or Departments of the Government of India / State Governments / Union Territories (UTs) Administrations, with commitment to provide requisite resources including land and temporary accommodation for setting up a new KV as per norms.  The proposals are subject to approval of the competent authority as per extant procedures. KVs are not opened on the criteria of State/UT/District/Parliamentary Constituency/Backward area. At present, 22 KVs are functioning in Bundelkhand area.

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