Short introduction of the Vidyalaya (its year of inception etc.)

             In accordance with the National Policy of Education (1986), Govt. of India started Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya all over the country. These are co-educational and residential schools fully financed by the Govt. of India and run by an autonomous organization called Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti under the Ministry of Human Resources Development.

Objectives of the Scheme

• To provide good quality modern education including a strong component of culture, inculcation of values, awareness of the environment, adventure activities and physical education of talented children from rural areas without regard to their family"s socio-economic condition.

• To ensure that students attain a reasonable level of competency in three languages as envisaged in Three Language Formula.

          To serve in each district as focal point for improvement of quality of school education in general through sharing of facilities and experiences.The establishment of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in each District has heralded a new era in the history of Indian School Education especially due to the residential system on the line of Modern Public School.The main objectives of these Vidyalayas are: 

• To promote National Integration through a specific programme of education.

• To nurture talent particularly in the rural areas and in the weaker sections of the society.

• To provide quality education to the talented children in the villages.

• To establish institutions of high quality at District Level as pace setters.

          Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas are affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi. The track record of the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti since its inception in 1986 has set impressive milestones in the field of education in rural India. The Vidyalayas are residential co-educational and fully financed by the Govt. of India and function through an autonomous organization called the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti.

          Away from the hustle and bustle of the modern city life and the objectivity of the urban lifestyle Jawahar Navodaya   Vidyalaya, Therubali is situated in the heart of the District Rayagada of Odisha State. It is situated at a distance of 25 kms. west from the district headquarters Rayagada. It is around 550 kms. away from the State capital, Bhubaneswar. The natural surrounding is full of lush green forests offering a pleasant climate. School campus itself is full of green trees, shrubs and flowers. This city is famous for Paper Mill. The Chinmayee Vidyalaya is our neighbouring institute. This Vidyalaya is newly constructed with a heart touching look and feel. The atmosphere as a whole is quite serene and conducive to the teaching and learning process. 

Since its inception in 2002, this Vidyalaya has been a role model for the other institutions in the District as it has produced excellent results and has earned appreciation for the activities other than academics as well. This Vidyalaya has a fully equipped Computer Wing to impart Computer Education (Std. VI to XII).