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Wednesday, 2 September 2026

PMS GRANT 2026-27

1.

LISTED AT 13. Library Grant: Guidelines for Utilizing Library Grant for Periodicals: Rs. 20000.00

Guidelines for Utilizing Library Grant for Periodicals: 

● Needs Assessment: Conduct a survey or assessment to identify the interests and educational needs of students and teachers, ensuring the periodicals selected are relevant and engaging. 

● Curriculum Alignment: Choose periodicals that align with the curriculum across different subjects, including science, mathematics, language arts, social studies, and the arts. ● Age Appropriateness: Select periodicals appropriate for the age and reading level of the students in the school. 

● Local and Global Perspectives: Include periodicals that offer both local and global perspectives to help students develop a broader understanding of the world. 

● Quality and Reputation: Choose periodicals from reputed publishers known for high-quality content and responsible reporting. 

● Subscription Management: Consider the frequency of publication and manage subscriptions efficiently to ensure timely delivery and accessibility. Student and Teacher Input: Gather feedback from students and teachers on the periodicals  available in the library and adjust selections as needed. 

● Budget Allocation: Allocate the library grant judiciously to maximize the variety and number of periodicals while staying within budget. 

● Digital Access: Consider digital periodicals or online subscriptions to supplement the print collection and provide additional access options. 

Suggestive List of Periodicals for School: 1. Science Reporter  ○ Publisher: National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (NISCPR), part of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) (Science Reporter covers a wide range of scientific topics, including technology, innovations, and current scientific research. It is a highly reputable source of science information.) 

2. Competition Success Review  ○ Publisher: Competition Review Pvt. Ltd.  (While not a direct government publication, Competition Success Review (CSR) covers topics such as general knowledge, current affairs, and guidance for— competitive exams. It is beneficial for students preparing for government and other competitive exams ...........

2. 

LISTED AT 25. Reading Promotion Week 

OBJECTIVE: To cultivate a lifelong reading habit and foster a love for literature among students by conducting engaging and inclusive activities under the guidance of teachers and the librarian. PROGRAMMATIC NORMS: ● Organizing quarterly Reading Week in the Vidyalaya. 

● Librarian shall be the In-charge of the program. 

● Activities to involve active participation of teachers, especially language teachers. 

● Involve parents and alumni through book donation drives or reading sessions. 

● Conducting competitions such as: o  Reading Aloud o  Book Review Presentations o  Author Biographies o  Dramatization/Role Play based on books o  Storytelling Competitions o  Poem Recitation o  Correct Words per Minute Challenge o  Reading Relay (team activity involving passage reading in turns) 

● Organizing activities under Bhasha Sangam / Language Festival to encourage multilingual appreciation. 

● Setting up Pop-up Libraries or Reading Corners in classrooms or common areas. 

● Encouraging students to maintain a Reading Journal. 

● Displaying Book of the Week and Reader of the Month on library/notice boards. 

● Display and discussion of Books on NEP, Culture, Science, and Values. 

● Inviting local authors, storytellers, or educators for guest sessions or readings (optional). This head may be used for the following cost: 

● Cost of stationery items, flashcards, journals, etc. 

● Cost of printing certificates and bookmarks. 

● Cost of stop clock (if required). 

● Cost of prizes for competition winners. 

● Cost of mementoes for external judges/speakers (if invited). 

● Cost of setting up temporary reading corners or displays. Target Group: 

● Students of Classes 1 to 8. Participation may be structured grade-wise 

FINANCIAL NORMS:  25000.00

3.

LISTED AT 41. Library Books 

OBJECTIVE: Equipping the School Library with textbooks and reference books. 48 PROGRAMMATIC NORMS: 

● Procurement of curriculum-based textbooks from NCERT. 

● Teacher reference books. ● Five year/Ten year sample papers 

● NCERT Books and books from National Book Trust in the library to be procured preferably from NCERT  and National Book Trust. 

● NCERT  Exemplars  

● Lab manuals for practical subjects to be procured. Note; Sufficient number of textbook sets to be procured on the recommendation of the library committee.  

FINANCIAL NORMS: Rs. 20000.00

GRAND TOTAL Rs=65000.00


Suggestive List of Books/ Reports/Guidelines for Students of KVs: 

23 1.    Priya The Accessibility Warrior by NCERT https://ncert.nic.in/pdf/publication/otherpublications/pawe1.pdf 

2.    Let's move forward – by UNESCO India - https://dsel.education.gov.in/sites/default/files/update/comic_book_eng.pdf 

3.    Sapno Ki Udaan by MOE and NCERT - https://ncert.nic.in/pdf/announcement/SapnoKiUdaan.pdf 

4.    Competency Based Practice Books for Class X & XII by CBSE 

https://cbseacademic.nic.in/ 

5.    India Year Book 

https://www.amazon.in/india-year-book/s?k=india+year+book 

6.    500 Career Cards developed by Ministry of Education- Letter issued by KVS on 14.08.2024 & 25.09.2024  https://dsel.education.gov.in/careers/index.html 

7.    Stories of Ruskin Bond   

https://www.amazon.in/Books-Ruskin Bond/s?rh=n%3A976389031%2Cp_27%3ARuskin+Bond 

8.    Books written by Dr APJ Abdul Kalam 

https://www.amazon.in/Books-A-P-J-Abdul Kalam/s?rh=n%3A976389031%2Cp_27%3AA.P.J.+Abdul+Kalam 

9.    Books written by Sudha Murthy 

https://www.amazon.in/Books-Sudha-Murty/s?rh=n%3A976389031%2Cp_27%3ASud ha+Murty 

10.   Story collection by Munshi Prem Chand  

https://www.amazon.in/Premchand-Complete-Stories-Kahaniya-Sarvshreshth/dp/9389 643333 

11.   Believe in Yourself by Swami Vivekananda 

https://www.amazon.in/Believe-Yourself-Life-Lessons Vivekananda/dp/9389836107 

12.   Malgudi Days by RK Narayan, Indian Thought Publications https://www.amazon.in/Malgudi-Days-R-K-Narayan/dp/8185986177 

13.   Swami and friends by RK Narayan, Indian Thought Publications 24 https://www.amazon.in/Swami-Friends-R-K-Narayan/dp/8185986002 

14.   Stories from Panchatantra Series, Neeta Mehta Publications 

https://www.amazon.in/Short-Stories-From-Panchatantra/dp/B0C9KB7RZK 

15.   Rain must fall – Nandita Basu 

https://www.amazon.in/Rain-Must-Fall-Nandita-Basu/dp/0143454099 

16.   Poetic collection by Mahadevi Verma 

https://www.amazon.in/Poetry-Mahadevi-Verma-Literature-Fiction/s?rh=n%3A131817 5031%2Cp_27%3AMahadevi+Verma 

17.   Poetic collection by Ramdhari Singh Dinkar 

https://www.amazon.in/Poetry-Ramdhari-Singh-Dinkar-Literature-Fiction/s?rh=n%3A 1318175031%2Cp_lbr_books_authors_browse-bin%3ARamdhari+Singh+Dinka 

18.   Poetic collection by Harivansh Rai Bachchan 

https://www.amazon.in/Poetry-Harivansh-Rai-Bachchan-Literature-Fiction/s?rh=n%3 A1318175031%2Cp_lbr_books_authors_browse-bin%3AHarivansh+Rai+Bachchan 

19.   रु चरा बालकथा:, भारतीय वज्ञानपरंपरा, चत्रकथा: - Sanskrit 

20.   Sanskrit Katha Maalika (Short Stories for Sanskrit Reading Practice) (by Rakesh Shashtry) 

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