**Executive Summary**
This document is an answer to Unstarred Question No. 1291 in Lok Sabha, answered on December 8, 2025, regarding Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) in Bihar. The question addresses the operation of KVs in rented accommodations despite available land, related actions by Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS), communication regarding land availability in Gopalganj, and government measures regarding rent payments. The response clarifies the process for opening new KVs and addresses the current situation in Bihar.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **KV Operations in Bihar:**
* Currently, 51 KVs are functioning in Bihar.
* 17 KVs operate in rent-free temporary buildings/accommodations provided by the Government of Bihar or sponsoring authorities.
* KVS is not paying rent for any KV in Bihar.
* **Opening of New KVs:**
* Proposals for opening new KVs can be sponsored by Ministries/Departments of the Government of India, State Governments, or Union Territories Administrations.
* Sponsors must commit to providing suitable land (free of cost) for permanent construction and rent-free temporary accommodation until the permanent building is ready.
* **Land in Gopalganj:**
* The Government of Bihar approved land for KV construction in Gopalganj in July 2025.
* A lease deed has been signed between KVS and the district administration.
* **Construction Process:**
* Construction of permanent buildings for KVs is an ongoing process.
* It depends on identification of suitable land, completion of lease formalities in favor of KVS by the sponsoring authorities, submission of drawings/estimates by the construction agency, availability of funds, and necessary approvals.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Government of Bihar**
* **Impact:** The government is responsible for identifying and providing suitable land, free of cost, for construction and temporary rent-free accommodation for Kendriya Vidyalayas. The government is repeatedly reminded of the need to provide land for KVs.
* **Action Required:** Expedite the identification and provision of suitable land for the construction of Kendriya Vidyalayas to reduce reliance on temporary accommodations, especially in districts where land has not yet been allocated.
**Stakeholder: Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS)**
* **Impact:** KVS relies on sponsoring authorities for land and accommodation. KVS monitors the construction process.
* **Action Required:** Ensure compliance with lease terms for land in Gopalganj and other locations. Continue coordinating with the Bihar government to secure land and facilities for KVs.
**Stakeholder: Ministries/Departments of the Government of India, State Governments, or Union Territories Administrations.**
* **Impact:** These entities can sponsor the opening of new KVs.
* **Action Required:** Commit to providing the necessary extent of suitable land, free of cost, and suitable rent-free temporary accommodation to run the Vidyalaya until the permanent building is constructed.
Key Entities Referenced
Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS): Central organization responsible for the Kendriya Vidyalayas.
Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs): Central government schools under the purview of KVS, the subject of the parliamentary question regarding rented accommodations and land availability.
Bihar: State where the Kendriya Vidyalayas are located and where the land allocation issues are focused.
Ministry of Education: The central government ministry responsible for education and, by extension, oversight of the Kendriya Vidyalayas.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION AND LITERACY
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1291
ANSWERED ON 08.12.2025
Kendriya Vidyalayas in Bihar
1291. Dr. Alok Kumar Suman:
Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:
(a) whether it is a fact that most of the Kendriya Vidyalayas in Bihar are running in the
rented accommodation and paying huge amount of rent despite the availability of land
for construction of its own building;
(b) if so, the details thereof along with the number of such schools running in rented
accommodation and the time since;
(c) whether the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) has taken up the matter related to
rented accommodation of Kendriya Vidyalayas with the State Government, if so, the
details thereof and if not, reasons therefor;
(d) whether the organization have written or received any communication from district
magistrate of Gopalganj regarding availability of land for construction of Kendriya
Vidyalayas, if so, the details thereof; and
(e) whether it is a fact that non-construction of permanent building compel to Government
to pay huge amount for rent, if so, the details of measures taken by the Government
in this regard during the last five years?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
(SHRI JAYANT CHAUDHARY)
(a) to (e) Proposals for opening of new Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) may be
sponsored by Ministries or Departments of the Government of India/State Governments/
Union Territories Administrations, with commitment to provide requisite extent of suitable
land, free of cost, for construction of the permanent building and suitable rent-free
temporary accommodation to run the Vidyalaya till the permanent building is constructed.As per information received from Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS), at present,
51 KVs are functioning in the state of Bihar out of which 17 KVs are functioning from the
rent-free temporary building/accommodation provided by the Government of Bihar/
sponsoring authorities. No rent for building/accommodation is being paid by KVS for any
KV in the state of Bihar. Government of Bihar is repeatedly reminded regarding providing
land for construction of Kendriya Vidyalayas.
The land for construction of KV, Gopalganj has been approved by Government of
Bihar in July, 2025 and lease deed has also been signed between KVS and district
administration.
Construction of permanent buildings for KVs is a continuous process, which depends
upon identification of suitable land, completion of lease formalities in favour of KVS by the
sponsoring authorities, submission of drawings / estimates by construction agency,
availability of funds and requisite approvals etc.
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