Rajasthan gets 12 new KVs, ₹950 crore in education funds under Modi govt
Synopsis
The Centre has approved 12 new Kendriya Vidyalayas for Rajasthan over three years and earmarked ₹950.41 crore for 164 education projects in the state for 2026–27 — with ₹333.30 crore specifically for PM-USHA infrastructure upgrades. Rajasthan BJP chief Madan Rathore cited Rajya Sabha data to make the case that NEP 2020 implementation is gaining ground.
Key Takeaways
Rajasthan currently has 85 Kendriya Vidyalayas and 36 Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas .
The Centre approved 12 new KVs for Rajasthan over the past three years; eight are already operational .
Union Budget 2026–27 allocates ₹10,129 crore for KVs and ₹6,025 crore for JNVs nationally.
Central share of ₹950.41 crore sanctioned for 164 education projects in Rajasthan for 2026–27 . ₹333.30 crore earmarked for 34 projects under the PM-USHA scheme covering smart classrooms, ICT labs, and digital libraries.
Rajasthan BJP chief Madan Rathore cited a Rajya Sabha written reply by MoS Education Jayant Chaudhary as the source.
Rajasthan Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Madan Rathore on Saturday, 25 July said the Centre has taken concrete steps to expand education infrastructure in Rajasthan, citing new Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs), Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs), and a central allocation of ₹950.41 crore for education projects in the state for 2026–27. Rathore made the remarks citing a written reply by Minister of State for Education Jayant Chaudhary in the Rajya Sabha.
Current School Network in Rajasthan
Rajasthan currently has 85 Kendriya Vidyalayas and 36 Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, according to Rathore. The Union Budget 2026–27 has allocated ₹10,129 crore for KVs and ₹6,025 crore for JNVs across the country — figures that underscore the scale of the Centre's school infrastructure push.
New Schools Approved and Operational
Of the 85 new Kendriya Vidyalayas approved by the Central government in December 2024, Rajasthan was allotted nine schools, of which seven are already operational. A subsequent batch of 57 KVs approved in October 2025 yielded two more schools for the state, with one already functional.
Additionally, Rajasthan has been allotted one Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya out of five approved nationally in June 2026. The Ministry of Education has clarified that permanent buildings for KVs and JNVs are being constructed in a phased manner, subject to land availability, statutory approvals, and completion of construction.
Central Funding for Education Projects
The Centre has allocated a central share of ₹950.41 crore for 164 education-related projects in Rajasthan during 2026–27. Of this, ₹333.30 crore has been earmarked for 34 projects under the PM-USHA scheme, which focuses on modernising educational infrastructure — including ICT laboratories, science labs, digital libraries, smart classrooms, and LED lighting.
The Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan is also expected to further strengthen school education quality and infrastructure across the state, according to Rathore.
Higher Education and NEP 2020
Rathore also highlighted Central investment in higher education, saying it has expanded research facilities and modernised institutions. He expressed confidence that these combined initiatives would accelerate the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 in Rajasthan, positioning the state for improved educational outcomes in the years ahead.
Point of View
Coming from a BJP state chief ahead of what remains a competitive education narrative in Rajasthan. The more substantive question is implementation pace: seven of nine KVs approved in December 2024 are operational, but permanent buildings remain contingent on land and approvals, a caveat the Ministry itself flagged. With ₹950 crore committed across 164 projects, the funding breadth is notable, yet per-project averages are modest. The real test of NEP 2020 traction in Rajasthan will be learning outcomes data, not school counts.
NationPress
26 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How many new Kendriya Vidyalayas has the Centre approved for Rajasthan?
The Centre has approved 12 new Kendriya Vidyalayas for Rajasthan over the past three years — nine from the December 2024 batch and two from the October 2025 batch, with one additional school from a separate approval. Of these, eight are already operational.
How much has the Centre allocated for education in Rajasthan for 2026–27?
The Centre has allocated a central share of ₹950.41 crore for 164 education-related projects in Rajasthan for the 2026–27 financial year, including ₹333.30 crore for 34 projects under the PM-USHA scheme.
What is the PM-USHA scheme and what does it fund in Rajasthan?
PM-USHA is a Central scheme aimed at modernising higher and school education infrastructure. In Rajasthan, it will fund ICT laboratories, science labs, digital libraries, smart classrooms, and LED lighting across educational institutions.
What is the national budget allocation for Kendriya Vidyalayas and JNVs in 2026–27?
The Union Budget 2026–27 has allocated ₹10,129 crore for Kendriya Vidyalayas and ₹6,025 crore for Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas across India, according to data cited by Rajasthan BJP chief Madan Rathore from a Rajya Sabha written reply.
How does this relate to NEP 2020 implementation in Rajasthan?
Rajasthan BJP chief Madan Rathore said the combined Central investments in school and higher education infrastructure are expected to accelerate the rollout of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 in the state, though specific NEP implementation milestones were not detailed.
