Kendriya Vidyalaya Lucknow refers to the Kendriya Vidyalaya schools located in Lucknow, the capital city of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Kendriya Vidyalayas are central government schools administered under the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, and several such schools operate in Lucknow, which is a major centre of education in northern India.
Key facts
| Type | Central government school(s) |
|---|---|
| City | Lucknow |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Country | India |
Location and context
Lucknow is the capital and administrative headquarters of Uttar Pradesh, and the second largest city of the state. According to the 2011 census, the city had a population of about 2.8 million, making it the eleventh most populous city and the twelfth most populous urban agglomeration in India. The city is an important centre of education, commerce, aerospace, finance, pharmaceuticals, information technology, design, culture, tourism, music, and poetry.
Lucknow has historically been an important North Indian centre, having been part of Kosala, one of the sixteen Mahajanapadas during the late Vedic period, and later the capital of the Nawabs of Awadh. It was also one of the principal centres of the Indian Rebellion of 1857 and of the Indian independence movement, hosting the 1916 Congress session at which the Lucknow Pact was signed.
Educational environment in Lucknow
Lucknow is home to several prominent educational and research institutes, which form the broader academic environment within which Kendriya Vidyalayas in the city operate. These include:
- Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow (IIM Lucknow)
- Indian Institute of Information Technology, Lucknow
- Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU)
- Central Drug Research Institute
Significance
As part of the Kendriya Vidyalaya system, schools of this name in Lucknow serve children of central government employees and the general public, contributing to the city's role as a regional educational hub. Lucknow has also been designated as a City of Gastronomy under the UNESCO Creative Cities Network and serves as the headquarters of the Central Command of the Indian Army, with which several Kendriya Vidyalayas across India are traditionally associated through their location on or near defence establishments.
Related topics
References
- "Lucknow", English Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucknow.