New Education Policy 2020 Impact on CEA: Reimbursement for Kendriya Vidyalaya 1st Standard Admissions

Sender:

Shiva Gopal Mishra

Secretary

National Council (Staff Side)

First Consultative Academy

13-C, Perozahah Road, New Delhi - 110001

E-Mail: nc.jcm.np@gmail.com

Ph.: 23382288

Recipient:

The Secretary

Government of India

Department of Personnel and Training, North Block, New Delhi

Subject: Reimbursement of Children Education Allowance (CEA) to Central Government Employees whose children were admitted in 1st Standard at PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya School – Reg

Key Points:

Background:

• The Government of India implemented the New Education Policy 2020, and DoP&T issued a clarification on 14.03.2024 regarding CEA and Hostel Subsidy.
• CEA is admissible for children studying from three classes before Class 1 up to 12th Standard, and for the initial two years of diploma/certificate courses after 10th Standard, provided CEA was not claimed for 11th and 12th Standards.

Issue Raised:

• The clarification is effective from the academic year 2023-24, but the National Council (Staff Side) has requested its extension to 2022-23.
• Due to the New Education Policy 2020, the age limit for admission to 1st Standard at PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya School is 6 years.
• Children of Central Government Employees who studied Pre-KG, LKG, and UKG (3 classes before 1st Standard) were unable to join PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya School at 1st Standard due to age restrictions.
• These children were admitted to State Government recognized schools for 1st Standard and later admitted to PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya School for 1st Standard again.
• CEA claims for the second admission to 1st Standard are being denied, causing financial hardship to employees.

Request:

• Citing DoP&T's instruction that CEA reimbursement continues even if a child fails a class, the letter requests a special clarification to allow CEA reimbursement for children admitted to 1st Standard twice due to age restrictions.

Action Sought:

• Issue instructions to extend CEA benefits from the academic year 2022-23.
• Clarify that CEA can be reimbursed for the second admission to 1st Standard in PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya School under these circumstances.

Closing:

• The letter concludes with a request for favorable action and thanks the recipient.

Signature:

(Shiva Gopal Mishra)

Secretary

Date: May 5, 2025

Reference No.: NC-JCM-2024/DOPT/CEA

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