by Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) are a network of central government residential schools in India established to provide high-quality education to talented rural students. They are funded by the Ministry of Education (MoE) and administered by the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS). These co-educational boarding schools follow the CBSE curriculum and provide free education along with accommodation and other facilities for students from Class VI to Class XII.
In the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, the following JNVs serve the educational needs of this region:
List of Best Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas in Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
1. Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Silvassa
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Location: Silvassa, Dadra and Nagar Haveli
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Overview: Established in 1986, JNV Silvassa is a residential, co-educational school offering classes from VI to XII. It is part of the nationwide network of Navodaya Vidyalayas and provides high-quality education for rural and talented students under the CBSE board.
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2. Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Silvassa
| Particulars | Details |
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| District | Dadra and Nagar Haveli |
| Principal’s Name | As per NVS records |
| Office Address | Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Campus, Silvassa, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu |
| Phone No | As per official NVS listing |
| Chairman | District Collector, Dadra and Nagar Haveli |
| Highest Class | Class XII |
3. Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Daman
| Particulars | Details |
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| District | Daman |
| Principal’s Name | As per NVS records |
| Office Address | Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Campus, Daman, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu |
| Phone No | As per official NVS listing |
| Chairman | District Collector, Daman |
| Highest Class | Class XII |
Role and Importance
The Navodaya Vidyalaya system aims to identify talented children, primarily from rural areas, through the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) and provide them with quality education regardless of socioeconomic background. These schools emphasize academic excellence, cultural activities, sports, and all-round development of students.
