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The National Policy on Education 1986 envisaged establishment of a Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in each District of the country. The first two schools were started in 1985-86 on experimental basis. The number of schools have now grown to 557 spread over 34 Union States and Union Territories. These schools have over 1.58 lakhs students on rolls. Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas are fully residential and co-educational schools covering classes VI to XII. Education in the Vidyalaya is free for all enrolled students including lodging, boarding, text books, uniforms etc. The Vidyalayas seek to promote and develop talented, bright and gifted children predominantly from rural areas who may otherwise be denied good educational opportunities.
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