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Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) were established in 1985 under the National Policy on Education (NPE), 1986, initiated by the Government of India.
The vision behind JNVs was the dream of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, who wanted to ensure that talented children from rural India receive quality education comparable to the best residential schools, irrespective of their socio-economic condition.
The first two experimental JNVs were started in Amravati (Maharashtra) and Jhajjar (Haryana) in 1985.
JNVs are fully residential, co-educational schools, providing free education from Class 6 to Class 12 and are affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).
They are run by an autonomous organisation called the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) under the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
Today, JNVs are known for their academic excellence, discipline, and for producing meritorious students, especially from rural areas.
Key Milestones of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 1985 | Launch of the Navodaya Vidyalaya Scheme and establishment of first two JNVs. |
| 1986 | NPE officially recommends opening a JNV in each district of the country. |
| 1989 | Establishment of Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) as an autonomous body. |
| 1990s | Rapid expansion of JNVs across states and Union Territories. |
| 2001 | JNVs ranked among India’s best government school systems. |
| 2020 | JNVs cross over 660 operational schools across India. |
Branch Network of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas
Currently, there are more than 660 JNVs operating across India, mostly one in each district, covering all states and Union Territories except Tamil Nadu (which initially opted out but later has few Vidyalayas established).
| Region | Approx. Number of JNVs |
|---|---|
| Northern Region (Haryana, Punjab, J&K, etc.) | 90+ |
| Western Region (Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra) | 100+ |
| Eastern Region (West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar) | 100+ |
| Southern Region (Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana) | 90+ |
| North Eastern Region (Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, etc.) | 60+ |
| Others (Andaman, Lakshadweep, etc.) | Special JNVs |
