Question : Sainik Schools

(a) the aims and objectives of the scheme of affiliation of hundred Government and Private sector schools with the Sainik school society along with the details of students and private/Government schools likely to be benefited;
(b) whether coordination among State Governments has been established regarding setting up of Sainik schools, if so, the details and the challenges faced in setting up such schools on public-private partnership basis along with the amount of expenditure to be borne by public/private organisation in the construction and management of schools;
(c) whether the Government has reviewed the standard of education in Sainik schools, if so, the outcome thereof and other measures taken to maintain high standard of education in these schools and bring it at par with CBSE standards; and
(d) whether the Government proposes to introduce 27 percent reservation for OBCs and 10 percent for economically weaker sections in such schools and if so, the details thereof?

MINISTER OF STATE (SHRI AJAY BHATT)
IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

(a), (b) & (d): The Government has approved the scheme for setting up of 100 Sainik Schools in partnership with NGO’s/Private schools/ State Government, etc. on affiliation basis with the aims and objectives of providing an educational and training environment on the pattern of training provided in existing Sainik Schools in order to extend the benefits of a system that combines academic rigour with a degree of discipline and regimentation. Interested parties in any States / Union Territory can apply for affiliation to the Sainik Schools Society subject to their fulfilling of the qualifying requirements and adherence to affiliation bye-laws. 27% reservation in admissions to OBCs have already been implemented in Sainik Schools.

(c) Periodic assessment is undertaken by Sainik Schools Society and Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to review performance of Sainik Schools which are affiliated to CBSE and need to follow the guidelines / rules laid down by CBSE.


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