Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 2, Udhampur, was established in 1986 under the aegis of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Located in the strategic and serene surroundings of Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, the school was set up to cater to the educational needs of children of defence personnel stationed in this region. The inception of KV No. 2, Udhampur, was driven by the KVS mission to provide quality education, with a focus on national integration and the holistic development of students. Vidyalaya is operational in temporary building and catering for more than 900 students.