Kendriya Vidyalaya Jaipur refers to a school of the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan located in Jaipur, the capital city of the north-western Indian state of Rajasthan. Kendriya Vidyalayas are a chain of central government schools in India administered under the Ministry of Education, primarily catering to the educational requirements of children of transferable central government employees.
Key facts
| Name | Kendriya Vidyalaya Jaipur |
|---|---|
| Type | Central government school |
| Affiliation | Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan |
| City | Jaipur |
| State | Rajasthan |
| Country | India |
Location
The school is situated in Jaipur, the capital and largest city of Rajasthan. As of 2011, Jaipur had a population of approximately 3.1 million, making it the tenth most populous city in India. The city lies about 268 km (167 miles) from the national capital, New Delhi.
About Jaipur
Jaipur was founded in 1727 by Sawai Jai Singh II, the Kachhwaha Rajput ruler of Amer, after whom the city is named. It is one of the earliest planned cities of modern India, designed by Vidyadhar Bhattacharya. During the British colonial period, Jaipur served as the capital of Jaipur State. Following Indian independence in 1947, it became the capital of the newly formed state of Rajasthan in 1949.
Popularly known as the Pink City due to the dominant colour scheme of buildings in the old city, Jaipur is a major tourist destination and forms part of the Western Golden Triangle tourist circuit along with Delhi and Agra. The city is home to heritage sites including Amer Fort, Hawa Mahal and Jantar Mantar, and on 6 July 2019 it was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage Cities list.
Significance
Kendriya Vidyalayas across India follow a common curriculum and are affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Schools operating under this system in Jaipur form part of the wider educational infrastructure of the city, which serves as an administrative, cultural and educational hub for Rajasthan.
Related topics
- Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan
- Jaipur
- Rajasthan
- Education in India
- Central Board of Secondary Education