Introduction and Objectives
The Government has approved an initiative to set up 100 new Sainik Schools in partnership mode with NGOs/Private Schools/State Government Schools in all State/UTs. The State/UT-wise list including district-wise details of New Sainik Schools with whom Sainik Schools Society has signed Memorandum of Agreement is as follows:
While the initiative envisages creation of all necessary infrastructure, faculty and other requirements prescribed for new Sainik Schools in partnership mode by the entity setting up and operating the School (State Govt./Pvt Sector/Trust/Society/NGO), there is no provision of expenditure to be incurred by Government of India towards the same. However, an annual support on Merit-Cum-Means basis of up to 50% fee support (subject to an upper limit of Rs. 40,000/- per student per annum) for up to 50% of class – strength (subject to an upper limit of 50 students per class per annum) for the approved school, will be provided by Govt. of India through Sainik Schools Society. In so far as criteria for opening of a new Sainik School on partnership mode is concerned, the same is subject to approval based on meeting of qualifying requirements framed for the purpose, compliance to the approved by-laws and signing of Memorandum of Agreement with Sainik Schools Society.
Delhi Public School is the first Sainik school of Rajnandgaon District of Chattisgarh state. DPShas Day-cum Residential facility for both boys and girls imparting quality education with military bias. DPS is affiliated to the Central Board OfSecondary Education, New Delhi. The aim of SainikScchool is to prepare boys and girls academically , physically and mentally for entry into the National DefenceAcademy (NDA) and other walks of life.
The other objectives are :-
- To remove regional imbalance in the officer cadre of the defence services.
- To develop qualities of body, mind and character which will enable the young boys and girls of today to become good and useful citizens of tomorrow.
- To bring the school education within the reach of the common man.
- Good conduct sound character, team spirit, dedication to purpose, a patriotic outlook and desire to serve the country with efficiency are the qualities sought to be promoted by these schools.