(a) whether the Government of Karnataka has submitted a proposal to start a Sainik School in Kudige, Kodagu district;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the action taken by the Union Government thereon?
(a) whether the Government of Karnataka has submitted a proposal to start a Sainik School in Kudige, Kodagu district;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the action taken by the Union Government thereon?
MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI A.K. ANTONY)
(a) Yes, Sir.
(b) Government of Karnataka has allotted 55.93 acres of land to start the Sainik School at Kudige. It has conveyed its willingness to fulfill all obligations for opening of a new Sainik School including the financial commitment of Rs.25 crore spread over six to seven years for construction of permanent infrastructure of the school and the recurring expenditure of about Rs.1.3 crore per annum.
(c) An inspection of the site selected for establishing Sainik School has been carried out. A confirmation from Service Hqrs regarding availability of officers for being posted as Principal, Headmaster and Registrar in the school has been received.