Navodaya refers to the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, a system of schools in India established by the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti under the Ministry of Education. These schools aim to provide quality education to talented children from rural areas, ensuring that they have access to the same opportunities as those in urban settings. Founded in 1986, Navodaya schools follow a unique curriculum that emphasizes both academic excellence and the development of life skills. They offer free education, including boarding and lodging, to students from classes 6 to 12, promoting an inclusive and holistic approach to learning.