On the occasion of the school’s Diamond Jubilee on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent his best wishes to the alumni, faculty, support staff, and students of Kendriya Vidyalaya, highlighting the crucial role they have played in determining the destiny of the country. PM Modi shared on social media platform X: “Happy Diamond Jubilee to all of the Kendriya Vidyalaya family’s alumni, staff, and supporting staff! It is a time to honor and celebrate this distinguished academic community’s outstanding accomplishments.”
The prime minister also stated that the Kendriya Vidyalayas have helped many students receive high-quality education and that their contribution to both academic performance and students’ overall growth is incredibly admirable.
“Over the years, Kendriya Vidyalayas have played a pivotal role in shaping the future of our nation by providing quality education to several students. Their contribution to academic excellence and the holistic development of students is truly commendable,” the prime minister posted further.
The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (Central School Organisation) is a system of central government schools in India that are instituted under the aegis of the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
As of April 2023, it has a total of 1,253 schools in India and three abroad in Kathmandu, Moscow and Tehran.
It is one of the world’s largest chains of schools and it is also the largest chain of schools in India.