CM Dhami: Two New Kendriya Vidyalayas for Uttarakhand from 2027-28
Synopsis
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami announced two new Kendriya Vidyalayas — in Chamoli's Savad and Tehri Garhwal's Narendranagar — set to begin operations from the 2027-28 session, expanding CBSE-standard schooling to remote Himalayan communities.
Key Takeaways
Two new Kendriya Vidyalayas approved for Uttarakhand — at Savad in Chamoli and Narendranagar in Tehri Garhwal .
Both schools are scheduled to begin operations from the 2027-28 academic session .
The announcement was made by CM Pushkar Singh Dhami on 23 October 2026, crediting PM Modi's guidance and Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi's support.
The move extends CBSE-affiliated, subsidised schooling to hill districts with limited private education options.
Key milestones ahead include land allocation, construction, and staff recruitment before the 2027-28 opening.
Two remote Himalayan communities in Uttarakhand are set to gain a direct link to standardised, CBSE-affiliated schooling — Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced on Friday, 23 October 2026 that new Kendriya Vidyalayas will open in Savad (Chamoli district) and Narendranagar (Tehri Garhwal district), with operations commencing from the 2027-28 academic session.
Posting in Hindi on X, CM Dhami credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's guidance and the central government's support for the decision, also extending formal thanks to Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi. 'Vidyarthiyon ko gunavattapurn shiksha ke behtar avsar milenge' — 'students will get better opportunities for quality education' — was the core of his message.
Chamoli and Tehri Garhwal: Why These Two Districts
Chamoli and Tehri Garhwal are among Uttarakhand's high-altitude, hilly districts where quality schooling options remain limited relative to the plains. Private schools are sparse, and families in smaller towns like Savad and Narendranagar have historically faced a choice between long commutes or constrained local schooling. A Kendriya Vidyalaya — run directly by the central government, following the CBSE curriculum, with subsidised fees — changes that calculus entirely.
KV Expansion: A Long-Running Push Into Border and Hill Regions
The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) has periodically sanctioned new schools in hilly and border states as part of a broader equity push to extend standardised schooling beyond urban and semi-urban centres. Uttarakhand, given its geography and the dispersal of its population across remote valleys, has been a focus of this incremental expansion. The two new schools fit that established pattern of central-state coordination under BJP governments at both levels.
Before either school opens its doors, the practical groundwork remains: land allocation, construction timelines, and staff recruitment must all be completed ahead of the 2027-28 start date — the real test of whether the announcement translates swiftly into classrooms.
For the students of Savad and Narendranagar, the promise is straightforward: a government school with national-standard curriculum, right on their doorstep, by the time the next school generation is ready to enrol.
Point of View
Making them a politically potent form of social infrastructure. The credit-sharing across PM Modi, Union Education Minister Joshi, and CM Dhami follows a well-worn BJP template of reinforcing the Centre-state synergy narrative. The real policy test, however, will be execution speed — KV announcements have historically faced long lags between sanction and the first school bell.
NationPress
23 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Where will the new Kendriya Vidyalayas in Uttarakhand be located?
The two new Kendriya Vidyalayas will be located at Savad in Chamoli district and Narendranagar in Tehri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand.
When will the new KVs in Chamoli and Tehri Garhwal start?
Both Kendriya Vidyalayas are scheduled to begin operations from the 2027-28 academic session, as announced by CM Pushkar Singh Dhami.
Who approved the new Kendriya Vidyalayas in Uttarakhand?
The decision was taken by the central government. CM Dhami thanked PM Narendra Modi and Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi for approving the new schools.
What is a Kendriya Vidyalaya and who runs it?
A Kendriya Vidyalaya is a central government school run by the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS), following the CBSE curriculum with subsidised fees. It is designed to provide quality, standardised education across India.
Why are new KVs important for Chamoli and Tehri Garhwal?
Both districts are hilly, remote areas of Uttarakhand where quality private schooling is limited. A Kendriya Vidyalaya offers CBSE-standard education at subsidised rates, expanding access for local students without requiring long commutes.
