PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Air Force Station (AFS) Salua, situated in Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, is a premier co-educational institution functioning under the aegis of the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
The school was established in 1984 with the primary mandate to cater to the educational requirements of children of Indian Air Force personnel, defense staff, and transferable central government employees. Falling under the administrative jurisdiction of the KVS Kolkata Region, the Vidyalaya is affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).
In 2023, the institution marked a defining milestone by being selected and upgraded under the Government of India’s flagship PM SHRI (Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India) initiative. As a PM SHRI exemplar school, KV AFS Salua champions:
• NEP 2020 Alignment: Transitioning pedagogy toward experiential, inquiry-driven, and holistic learning models.
• Early Childhood Care & Education (ECCE): Seamless integration of foundational learning pathways through the introduction of Balvatika-3 (pre-primary classes), ensuring a smooth cognitive and socio-emotional transition into primary education.
• Eco-Friendly & Smart Infrastructure: Embedding sustainable school practices, smart educational tools, and modern instructional design into the daily academic workflow.
• Enrollment & Reach: With a vibrant student body of over 1,040 enrolled learners, the school delivers education spanning from Balvatika to Senior Secondary (Class XII) level, encompassing diverse academic streams such as Science, Humanities, and Commerce.
• Bilingual & Inclusive Pedagogy: Instruction is delivered bilingually in English and Hindi by a qualified teaching cadre, supported by guidance counselors, special educators, and vocational coaches.