Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the setting up of 23 new Sainik Schools under the partnership mode. This is part of the government’s initiative to set up 100 new Sainik Schools in collaboration with NGOs, private schools, and state governments.
The new Sainik Schools will be set up in the following states:
| Serial number | State | District | Name of School | Name of the Organisation/ Society |
| 1 | Andhra Pradesh | YSR | ZP High School, NallapureddypalliPuliven dula Mandal | State Government of Andhra Pradesh |
| 2 | Bihar | Bhagalpur | Ganpatrai Salarpuria Saraswati Vidya Manir | Shishu ShikshaPrabandh Samitee, Patna |
| 3 | Chhattisgarh | Bemetara | Allons Public School | Jhaiji Shikshan Samiti |
| 4 | Chhattisgarh | Bilaspur | Aadharshila Vidya Mandir | Sandipani Education Society |
| 5 | Chhattisgarh | Raipur | The Great India School | Holy Heart Educational Society |
| 6 | Chhattisgarh | Rajnandgaon | Delhi Public School | Kamla Vijay Charitable Foundation |
| 7 | Haryana | Kurukshetra | Smt. Kesari Devi Lohia Jairam Public School | Shree Jai Ram Vidya Pith |
| 8 | Himachal Pradesh | Hamirpur | Woods Park School | Kailash Education Society |
| 9 | Karnataka | Bidar | National English Medium Public School | Hyderabad Karnataka Education Society |
| 10 | Kerala | Alapuzha | VidhyadhirajaVidyapeet om Central School, Mavelikkara | Vidyadhiraja Educational and Charitable Trust |
| 11 | Kerala | Ernakulam | Sree SaradaVidyalaya | Adi Sankara Trust |
| 12 | Madhya Pradesh | Hosangabad | Saraswati Gramoday Higher Secondary School | Bhausahab Bhuskute Smriti Lok Nyas |
| 13 | Madhya Pradesh | Katni | Syna International School | SN Education Society |
| 14 | Madhya Pradesh | Khargone | Gokuldas Public School, Khargone | Shri Gokuldas Education Society |
| 15 | Maharashtra | Nagpur | Bhonsala Military School, Nagpur | Central Hindu Military Education Society Nagpur |
| 16 | Maharashtra | Solapur | Adarsh Public School, Akulgaon (Kurduwadi) | Aadishakti Shikshan Sanstha |
| 17 | Rajasthan | Hanumangarh | Good Day Defence School | Guru Gobind Singh Charitable Trust |
| 18 | Rajasthan | Jaipur | Shri Bhawani Niketan Public School | Shri Bhawani Niketan Education and Charitable Trust |
| 19 | Rajasthan | Jodhpur | Shri Hanwant Senior Sec English Medium School, Chopasni | Chopasni Shiksha Samiti |
| 20 | Rajasthan | Sikar | Bhartiya Public School, Sikar | BPS Shikshan Sansthan |
| 21 | Uttar Pradesh | Mathura | Samvid Gurukulam Senior Secondary School | Param Shakti Peeth |
| 22 | Uttar Pradesh | Lucknow | Surya Sainik School, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow | Surya Bux Pal Charitable Trust |
| 23 | Uttar Pradesh | Etawah | Shakuntlam International School, UDI Etawah (UP) | Munna Smriti Sansthan |
The new Sainik Schools will function under the aegis of the Sainik Schools Society and will follow the rules and regulations prescribed by the society. The schools will offer education from Class 6 to Class 12 and will prepare students for careers in the armed forces and other professions.
Significance of the Move:
The setting up of new Sainik Schools is a welcome step. It will provide more opportunities for students to get quality education and prepare for a career in the armed forces. It will also help to promote nationalism and patriotism among the youth.
Benefits of Sainik Schools:
Sainik Schools offer a number of benefits to students, including:
- High-quality education: Sainik Schools offer high-quality education to students, with a focus on academics, sports, and extracurricular activities.
- Preparation for a career in the armed forces: Sainik Schools prepare students for a career in the armed forces by providing them with the necessary training and discipline.
- Promotion of nationalism and patriotism: Sainik Schools promote nationalism and patriotism among the youth by inculcating in them the values of service to the nation and sacrifice for the motherland.
Conclusion:
The setting up of new Sainik Schools is a positive development. It will provide more opportunities for students to get quality education and prepare for a career in the armed forces. It will also help to promote nationalism and patriotism among the youth.
Additional Information:
The first Sainik School was established in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan in 1961. There are currently 33 Sainik Schools in India, located in 23 states and union territories.
Sainik Schools are residential schools, which means that students live on campus during the school year. The schools follow a strict academic and disciplinary regimen.
Sainik Schools have produced a number of distinguished alumni, including military officers, bureaucrats, doctors, engineers, and lawyers.
The setting up of new Sainik Schools is a step in the right direction. It will help to ensure that more students have access to quality education and the opportunity to prepare for a career in the armed forces.