Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Veleru


Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Veleru is one of the approximately 565 Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas in India, located in Veleru village, Bapulapadu mandal near Hanuman Junction in Andhra Pradesh. It was established in 1989 by the Department of Education, MHRD. Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas were planned to set up in all the districts of the country in order to provide an education to children from predominantly rural areas. They form a part of the system of gifted education.

Objectives of JNV schools

The school was established in 1989, and 32 acres of land for establishing the school is donated by Sri. Donavalli Gurunatham garu and Smt. Donavalli Balamma garu.

Academics

This School provides education from 6th-12th standard. An entrance test will be conducted and 80 students will be selected every year from 5th Standard at district level.
The school follows the Central Board of Secondary Education-C.B.S.E syllabus and N.C.E.R.T textbooks. Medium of instruction English.
In +1 & +2 Science groups M.P.C, Bi.P.C and M.Bi.P.C are taught.

Student life

All costs are paid by the Government of India. Everything is provided by the school to help the poor social and economic background of students.

Hostels

There are hostels for both boys and girls in four houses named Udaygiri, Aravali, Neelagiri, and Shiwalik.They are Separate for juniors & seniors as well as boys and girls.

Sports

There is a gymnasium and grounds for volleyball, basketball, badminton and football. Students go for inter-school meets and clusters.

Migration

About 30% of students in class IX are migrated to and from JNV Vaishali of Bihar on the event of National Integration to promote understanding of the diversity and plurality of India's cultures and people.

Curricular activities

In addition to the regular science topics, students are trained in Music, Art and Painting, Computer Science Education and SUPW. Youth Parliament sessions are conducted.

Social Services