(a) the criteria for setting up of Sainik Schools in the States;
(b) whether any proposal is under consideration of the Government to open at least one
Sainik School in each State; and
(c) if so, the details thereof?
(a) the criteria for setting up of Sainik Schools in the States;
(b) whether any proposal is under consideration of the Government to open at least one
Sainik School in each State; and
(c) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI A.K. ANTONY)
(a) Sainik Schools are established on receipt of a specific request from a State Government
agreeing to provide land alongwith funds for the creation and maintenance of basic
infrastructure, equipment and facilities besides scholarships for the cadets of the State.
(b) There is no such proposal under consideration of the Government.
(c) Does not arise, in view of reply given in (b) above.