PATNA, April 17 -- The Bihar government has stepped up efforts to operationalise 19 proposed Kendriya Vidyalayas across the state, with chief secretary Pratyaya Amrit directing all departments and district magistrates to expedite land clearances, issue pending no-objection certificates (NOCs), and complete preparatory work without delay, according to a press release issued by the chief secretary's cell on Friday..

A detailed status report shared by the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS), Patna region, with the chief secretary during the review meeting on Friday highlights that while land has been identified for most schools, several projects are held up due to pending NOCs, encroachments, and infrastructure gaps. The state government has...