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What is the primary purpose of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV)?
What is the primary purpose of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV)?
To provide accelerated learning for talented students from rural areas
Which organization runs the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV)?
Which organization runs the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV)?
Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, Noida
What is the fee structure for students at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) after the first 3 years of stay?
What is the fee structure for students at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) after the first 3 years of stay?
A nominal fee of ₹600 per month for general and OBC caste students
How many Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) were running as of 31 December 2022?
How many Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) were running as of 31 December 2022?
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What was the pass percentage of JNVs in 10th grade in 2022?
What was the pass percentage of JNVs in 10th grade in 2022?
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Who conceived the idea of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas?
Who conceived the idea of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas?
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What is the aim of opening a JNV in every district of India?
What is the aim of opening a JNV in every district of India?
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Under which act was Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) registered?
Under which act was Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) registered?
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How many JNVs had been sanctioned for 638 districts as of the 2022-23 academic session?
How many JNVs had been sanctioned for 638 districts as of the 2022-23 academic session?
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Which ministry does the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) come under?
Which ministry does the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) come under?
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Who is the Chairman of the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS)?
Who is the Chairman of the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS)?
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What is the executive head of the administrative pyramid in the Samiti?
What is the executive head of the administrative pyramid in the Samiti?
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What are the two sub-committees that assist the executive committee of the Samiti?
What are the two sub-committees that assist the executive committee of the Samiti?
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Who is the ex-officio chairman of school level committees for each JNV?
Who is the ex-officio chairman of school level committees for each JNV?
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What is the total number of functional residential schools as of the provided text?
What is the total number of functional residential schools as of the provided text?
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What was the initial number of JNVs established during 1985-86?
What was the initial number of JNVs established during 1985-86?
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Study Notes
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) Overview
- Primary purpose is to provide quality education to talented students, particularly from rural areas.
- Operated by the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS), an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
Fee Structure
- No tuition fees charged for students; a nominal fee applies after the first three years.
Current Statistics
- As of December 31, 2022, there were 661 operational JNVs across India.
- Pass percentage for JNVs in 10th grade was 99.67% in 2022.
Origin and Vision
- Conceived by former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in 1986 to ensure quality education for rural youth.
- Aim of opening a JNV in every district is to provide access to education and promote national integration.
Legal and Administrative Structure
- Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) was registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.
- As of the 2022-23 academic session, 660 JNVs were sanctioned for 638 districts.
Governance
- The NVS is overseen by the Ministry of Education.
- The Chairman of NVS is the Secretary of the Ministry of Education.
- The executive head of NVS is the Commissioner, who manages day-to-day operations.
- Two sub-committees assist the executive committee: the Finance Committee and the Academic Committee.
School Level Administration
- The ex-officio chairman of school-level committees for each JNV is the District Collector.
- As per the provided information, there are 661 functional residential schools.
Historical Context
- Initially, during the 1985-86 academic year, 20 JNVs were established.
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