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Wednesday, 15 July 2026

Copyright Policy Template

For Kendriya Vidyalaya School Libraries – Future-Ready Framework

1. Purpose

This policy ensures the ethical and legal use of information resources in the school library, including print, digital, and multimedia formats. It guides librarians, teachers, and students in respecting intellectual property rights while promoting access to knowledge.

2. Scope

Applies to:

Print resources (books, magazines, newspapers)
Digital resources (e-books, e-magazines, databases)
Multimedia (audio, video, images)
Student projects and teacher-created materials

3. Guiding Principles

Respect for creators: Acknowledge authors, publishers, and artists.
Fair use in education: Limited reproduction for teaching, research, and criticism.
Promotion of open access: Encourage use of public domain and Creative Commons resources.
Compliance with law: Follow Indian Copyright Act, 1957, and institutional guidelines.

4. Acceptable Practices

Citations: All student and teacher work must include proper attribution.
Limited photocopying: Only small portions of texts for classroom use.
Digital sharing: Share links, not full downloads.
Use of licensed content: Access e-resources through school subscriptions.

5. Prohibited Practices

Full reproduction of books, magazines, or digital content.
Unauthorized distribution of copyrighted material.
Plagiarism in student assignments.
Circumventing digital rights management (DRM).

6. Librarian Responsibilities

Educator role: Conduct workshops on copyright awareness.
Policy enforcer: Monitor compliance in library use.
Resource curator: Select open-access and licensed materials.
Digital guide: Train students in ethical online research.

7. Student & Teacher Responsibilities

Attribute sources in all assignments and projects.
Use only permitted portions of print/digital resources.
Seek librarian guidance when unsure about copyright.
Respect subscription limits for e-magazines and databases.

8. Implementation & Review

Annual audit of library practices.
Orientation sessions for new students and staff.
Policy review every two years to align with digital trends.

9. Conclusion

“A future-ready library is built not only on access to information but on respect for the creators of knowledge.”

Friday, 10 July 2026

Future ready Libraries

To transform Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) school libraries into Future-Ready Knowledge Hubs, the structure must shift the library's identity from a quiet book repository to a vibrant, digital-age collaboration space.

Here is the structured architecture for a one-year transformative ALAP, tailored specifically for KVS Librarians to scale the learnings from your 5-day workshop.

Program Architecture:

The 4-Phase KVS Library Journey

[Q1: Deconstruct & Automate]

[Q2: Digital Integration]

[Q3: Community & Space ]

[Q4: Advocacy & Scale]

* Quarter 1: Foundation, Automation & Mindset Shift

* Deconstruct the traditional "silent custodian" mindset to become active learning facilitators.

* Audit current resources and achieve 100% automation using tools like the

[KVS e-Granthalaya Platform]

(https://egranthalaya.nic.in/).

* Establish baseline library usage and digital readiness metrics for each school.

* Quarter 2: Digital Integration & Information Literacy

* Integrate open-access digital repositories like NCERT Digital Library and DIKSHA.

* Train librarians to curate hyper-relevant digital content matching the CBSE Curriculum.

* Launch AI-literacy, media literacy, and safe internet browsing micro-lessons for students. [2]

* Quarter 3: Physical Space Transformation & Maker Culture

* Redesign physical library layouts into flexible, collaborative zones without major budgets.

* Introduce "Maker Spaces" or "Tinkering Corners" within the library to blend reading with hands-on doing.

* Deploy peer-led library clubs to make students active stakeholders in library management. [3]

* Quarter 4: Advocacy, Impact Assessment & Scaling

* Measure the impact of the new initiatives on student footfalls and book/e-resource issue rates.

* Host a virtual "KVS Future-Ready Library National Expo" to share best practices across regions.

* Submit a standard operating procedure (SOP) manual to KVS Headquarters for systemic scaling.

KVS-Specific Learning Delivery Model

* Regional Clusters: Divide participants into 5-member regional cohorts for localized support.

* Monthly Virtual Sandboxes: 2-hour hands-on sessions to test new library tech tools, open-source software, and cataloguing hacks.

* Principal Alignment Touchpoints: Short quarterly alignment briefings with school Principals to ensure administrative and budget support.

Action Learning Projects (ALPs)

Every participant must execute a mandatory, measurable project in their school library. Examples include:

* The 360° Hybrid Library: Building a single-window digital portal access for students to read from home.

* The Reading Renaissance: A targeted program that successfully increases book circulation among primary students by 40%.

* Community Knowledge Bridges: Organizing weekend community reading or local history archiving projects involving parents.

Success Indicators (The Future-Ready Rubric)

| Focus Area | Traditional Metric | Future-Ready Metric (Target) |

| Space Utilization | Number of books on shelves | Percentage of student footfall per day |

| Resource Mix | Physical book count only | Hybrid ratio (Physical books + E-resources utilized) |

| Student Engagement | Pin-drop silence maintained | Number of collaborative projects born in the library |

To embed tools like e-Granthalaya, Generative AI, Voice-to-Text, Text-to-Voice, and Text-to-Animation permanently into Kendriya Vidyalayas, the one-year ALAP must focus on practical, weekly classroom integration rather than theoretical technical knowledge.

Here is the operationalized, tool-specific structure for the year-long transformation.

Program Architecture: Tool Integration Matrix

[Q1: e-Granthalaya Master] ➔ [Q2: Inclusive Audio/Voice] ➔ [Q3: AI & Animation Spaces] ➔ [Q4: National Showcase]

* Quarter 1: Automation, Advanced e-Granthalaya & Database Sync

* Transition libraries from basic entry to advanced e-Granthalaya utility (OPAC activation, digital member cards).

* Build digital catalogs that students and teachers can search from home or classrooms via mobile.

* Deliverable: A 100% cloud-synced, search-ready library database for every participant's KV.

* Quarter 2: Inclusive Libraries via Voice Technology (Voice-to-Text & Text-to-Voice)

* Use Voice-to-Text to allow primary students or slow learners to easily search the library catalog by voice.

* Deploy Text-to-Voice tools (like ReadAloud, ElevenLabs, or native OS tools) to convert textbook chapters into audiobooks.

* Deliverable: An "Audiobook Corner" or digital playlist catering specially to diverse learners and primary wings. [1, 2, 3]

* Quarter 3: Creative Literacy via AI & Text-to-Animation

* Introduce Generative AI (like ChatGPT or Copilot) to help librarians quickly generate book summaries, quizzes, and customized reading lists.

* Deploy Text-to-Animation platforms ( like Vyond, Animaker, or Steve.ai) to let students turn standard book summaries into animated book trailers.

* Deliverable: A student-led "Digital Storytelling Club" using animation to review library books. [4, 5, 6, 7]

* Quarter 4: Knowledge Management & Institutional Archiving

* Collate all digital resources, animations, and audiobooks into a central repository.

* Train peer librarians across the region on these toolkits to create a cascading effect.

* Deliverable: A functional, hyper-local "KVS Virtual Library Portal" ready for regional inspection.

The "Build-Along" Learning Delivery Model

Since these tools are highly practical, the delivery model shifts from passive webinars to hands-on "Build-Along" cycles.

* The Bi-Weekly Sandbox: A 90-minute virtual session where librarians do not listen to lectures, but actively create one asset (e.g., creating one animated book trailer using AI).

* Student Tech-Vanguards: Librarians train a core group of 5 student volunteers to run the voice and animation tools, offloading the daily operational work.

* Micro-Content Challenges: Monthly regional competitions for librarians to submit the best AI-generated lesson plan resource or the best animated library rule video.

Tool-Specific Action Learning Projects (ALPs)

Participants must choose and deploy one multi-month project from these specific categories:

1. Project "Vani" (Voice Integration): Setting up a functional station where visual- or reading-impaired students can listen to Hindi/English library books using text-to-speech tools.

2. Project "Chitra" (Animated Literature): Creating a digital catalog of 50 animated book trailers, completely produced by students, linked via QR codes pasted on physical book covers.

3. Project "Sanchay" (AI Resource Curation): Using AI tools to curate monthly thematic resource kits (e.g., "National Science Day Kit" combining physical books, AI summaries, and relevant web links).

Tech-Enabled Success Indicators

| Target Tool | Traditional Use Case | Future-Ready Use Case (ALAP Goal) |

| e-Granthalaya | Simple data entry behind a desk | Distributed digital access via school computers / tablets |

| Voice Tech | Not utilized | 100% accessibility for early readers via audiobooks |

| Text-to-Animation | Static chart papers / bulletin boards | QR-coded animated student reviews on library shelves |

| Generative AI | Manual searching for reading lists | Instant, personalized reading tracks designed for each student grade |

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Wednesday, 22 April 2026

Class IX New Textbook -2026- New NCERT Textbook 2026-27

Download Now with the link

👇

English - Kaveri

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rnAnJkN2PbKPzgCgNwy5JjxDPV4IWpym/view?usp=drivesdk

Hindi - Ganga

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1w_zan6aZLnpwqSn2nf4RJ_qJDTyxEFJI/view?usp=drivesdk

Science - Exploration

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m90X-ceMUFsV0iz6FU2__3hksivVLiNl/view?usp=drivesdk

Science Advanced

https://cbseacademic.nic.in/web_material/CurriculumMain27/SecPart1/ScienceAd_SecP1_2026-27.pdf

Sanskrit - Sharda

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kAlPd36WuIfALY_K1Mzty4AE6Hqm6G2J/view?usp=drivesdk

Mathematics - Ganita Manjari (English version) Link:

https://ncert.nic.in/textbook.php?iemh1=0-8

Audio Books | Central Institute of Educational Technology | A Constituent unit of NCERT

Tuesday, 2 December 2025

KVS Foundation Day-15 Dec 2025- Distinguished Alumni -WELCOME

Proud to be KVian

Kendriya Vidyalaya history 1963-2025 |

केंद्रीय विद्यालय का इतिहास | KV Documentary |

Untold Story

| Nation Builders Since 1963

#KVSFoundationDay2025

KVS Foundation Day will be celebrated on 15th December 2025 in a befitting and dignified manner by inviting illustrious alumni
inspiring retired teachers and staff, officers, Chairmen/Nominee Chairman of VMCs, parents, and other key stakeholders.
Adequate arrangements for drinking water, tea, coffee, and light refreshments should be made for all dignitaries.
All illustrious alumni may be invited formally through letters, emails, or telephonic invitations. KV s may organize interaction sessions where distinguished alumni share their journey, achievements, and messages with current students.
The programme should be less cultural and more educational, highlighting the landmark journey of KVS, flagship initiatives, NEP /NCF implementation, and innovative practices adopted by schools.
Celebrations should ensure no financial burden and minimal academic interruption.

Dear Illustrious Alumni

Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan will be celebrating its Foundation Day on .15th December 2025.
As part of the programme, KVS HQ intends to showcase brief messages from distinguished alumni who have excelled in various fields and continue to bring pride to KVS.
In this regard, all Regional Offices are requested to identify 1-2 distinguished alumni from their region (duration: 30-45 seconds).
Highlighting their association with KVS and its contribution to their personal and professional growth.
The video may be recorded using a mobile phone, preferably in a horizontal frame with clear audio.
The videos may please be sent by 04 December 2025.

(4) Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan Reels | Facebook

(4) Facebook

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History of KVS

The Kendriya Vidyalayas was approved in November 1962 by the Govt. of India in NOV 1962 on the recommendations of the 2nd CPC (Central Pay Commission).

Wherein it was clearly mentioned to set up an institution to the wards of transferable Central Government employees and to provide uninterrupted schooling during the academic session.

In view of the recommendation, 20 regimental schools were opened during the academic year 1963-64. Initially, it was established in the area where huge numbers of defense employees were deployed.

KVS was registered as a society under the Societies Registration Act (XXI of 1860) on 15th December 1965.

The primary aim of the Sangathan is as follows:

To provide, establish, endow, maintain, control and manage the Central Schools (Kendriya Vidyalayas) located all over India and abroad.

This foundation month as amay as 85 more KVs approved to be setup very soon across the country.

LOGO

It consists of images of

12 rising Sun, open books, flying / buoyant birds

and India's tricolor flag along

with the KVs motto written in Devanagari.

ध्येय वाक्य

'तत् त्वं पूषन् अपावृणु'

केंद्रीय विद्यालय संगठन

का ध्येय वाक्य 'तत् त्वं पूषन् अपावृणु' भी हिंदू ज्ञान-परंपरा के वाहक

ग्रंथ ईशावस्योपनिषद् से लिया गया है, जिसका अर्थ है:

- हे सूर्य ज्ञान पर छाए आवरण को हटाएं।

देश के अनेक शिक्षा संस्थानों के ध्येय वाक्य भारतीय ग्रंथों से ही लिए गए हैं।

KVS HQ

KVS - Vision and Mission

Organizational Chart

Management

Top Officials

Academic Resource

Recruitment Rules

National Level Co-Curricular Activities

The KV schools where you have studied

Names of Your School Principals

Names of your Teachers

KV UNIFORM

KVS PLEDGE

छात्र प्रतिज्ञा

KVS PRAYER

KVS HOUSE SYSTEM

KVS GEET

NCC

SCOUT & GUIDE

ARE YOU GRATIFIED TO BE A Kvian

IF YES

DESCRIBE...

IN COMMENT SECTION

OR YOUR LIBRARY NOTEBOOK

..............FOUNDATION DAY 15 DEC. (1963)................

Famous KVS Alumni

No of Regions -25

No of ZIETS- 05

NO OF EMPLOYEES-56810

No. of Schools -1289

Moscow - 01

Tehran - 01

Kathmandu - 01

TOTAL NO OF STUDENTS -

1371181

LIBRARY LOG BOOK TASK FOR STUDENTS OF CLASSES VI-XII- 2025-26

KVS Vision/Mission and Key Objectives

Vision

KVS believes in imparting knowledge/values and nurturing the talent, enthusiasm and creativity of its students for seeking excellence through high-quality educational endeavors.

Mission

To cater to the educational needs of children of transferable Central Government employees including Defence and Para-military personnel by providing a common programme of education;
To pursue excellence and set the pace in the field of school education;
To initiate and promote experimentation and innovations in education in collaboration with other bodies like the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) etc.
To develop the spirit of national integration and create a sense of “Indianness” among children.
To provide, establish, endow, maintain, control and manage schools, hereinafter called the ‘Kendriya Vidyalaya’ for the children of transferable employees of the Government of India, floating population and others including those living in remote and undeveloped locations of the country and to do all acts and things necessary for providing a conducive atmosphere in schools.

Salient Features
- Common text-books and bilingual medium of instruction for all Kendriya Vidyalayas.
- All Kendriya Vidyalayas are affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education.
- All Kendriya Vidyalayas are co-educational, composite schools.
- Sanskrit is taught in class VI – VIII.
- The quality of teaching is kept high by an appropriate teacher-pupil ratio.
- No tuition fee for boys up to class VIII, girls up to class XII and SC/ST students and children of KVS employees.

Proud to be KVian:

KVS Foundation Day: 15 Dec.2025

1. My Name:

2. My Class:

3. My School Name:

4. My School Address:

5. My school is in ……………………Region of KVS

6. Our Principal Name: Mr.

7. Our Class Teacher:

8. My Favorite Teacher:

9. I am the favorite student of……………..Teacher Name

10. No of Students in my class:…. boys…. girls…….

11. No of students in our school:

12. Our School Pledge:

13. Our School Prayer:

14. Our National Anthem:

15. KVS Logo & its Meaning

16. KVS Motto:

17. KVS Motto Meaning

18. KVS Song:

19. Total No of KV Schools:

20. No of Students all over KVS

21. KVS Uniform Winter:

22. KVS Uniform Summer:

23. KVS Uniform Houses:

24. KVS House System: S........ T…... A........R……

25. My House:

I am proud of myself, my parents, my teachers, my school, and my Country. I will do my best to bring good name & fame to them and will never let them down in my life. Jai Hind!

Name: Signature Class:

................................

5 GRATITUDES @ THE ALUMNI

1. VISIT KVs

2. INSPIRE STUDENTS BY TELLING THEM

TO BECOME EMPOWERED & ENRICHED THROUGH

DISCIPLINE AND QUEST IN MIND.

3. SUPPORT SKILL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES OF VIDAYALAY

THROUGH VIDAYANJALI OR OTHERWISE.

4. SHOW YOUR GARTITUDE.

5. ENRICH THE NATION BY EMPOWERING THE LEARNER

..........................

NAME:
CLASS & YEAR PASSED OUT:
CURRENT POSITION& LOCATION:
MOBILE NO:
GRATIFICATION:

...........................................

Innovation Corners & Makerspaces-1

National policy on promoting innovation in schools-2022

"Innovation Corners & Maker's spaces: Creative Zones for Library Learning -2"

What this means for students: - One clear recognition system — no more multiple approvals to check. - Faster launch of job-ready programs in AI, design, sustainability. - Freedom to mix disciplines like tech + business or science + art. - Focus on learning outcomes and employability, not just paperwork. This could make higher education simpler, more innovative, and truly student-centered.

BLOG FOR KVS SCHOOL STUDENTS: PROUD TO BE KVIAN-2024

Media Coverage: Honouring the past, inspiring the future,KVS Foundation day celebrated at KV OCF, Chandigarh

Saturday, 15 November 2025

"Innovation Corners & Maker's spaces: Creative Zones for Library Learning -2"

Transforming Library Services in The Light of NCF-SE-2023

CREATIVE CORNERS IN SCHOOL LIBRARY

Innovation Corners & Makerspaces-1

🎤 1: Storytelling Circles/ Corner

Visual: Students sitting in a circle, animatedly sharing stories.
Text: "Narrate folk tales, personal stories, or book-inspired fiction. Meet authors, poets, and publishers."
बुनो कहानी - सुनो कहानी -
Book Club - Story Weaving.
"Folk Tales" by ziet Mumbai