Inauguration of India’s First All-Girl Sainik School: A Milestone in Women Empowerment
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the first all-girl Sainik School in Vrindavan, Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh. This groundbreaking event marks a significant advancement in women empowerment and educational reform in India. The Defence Minister hailed this initiative as a “golden moment in the history of women empowerment.”
The Samvid Gurukulam Girls Sainik School, with a capacity of nearly 870 students, is part of a broader initiative to establish 100 new Sainik Schools across India in partnership with NGOs, private entities, and state governments. This initiative aligns with the objective of increasing educational opportunities for girls aspiring to join the armed forces.
Affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), the school will provide education and training under the guidance of ex-servicemen. The institution plans to offer 120 seats, emphasizing a curriculum that integrates the principles of the National Education Policy (NEP) to offer comprehensive and quality education.
The decision to admit girl students to Sainik Schools was officially approved by the Defence Minister in 2019, beginning from the 2021-22 academic session. This progressive step, following the success of a pilot project in Mizoram’s Sainik School Chhingchhip, reflects the nation’s commitment to gender equality in educational and career opportunities.
The establishment of 100 new Sainik Schools aims to provide quality education aligned with NEP and enhance career prospects for students. This initiative is a part of the government’s effort to broaden the scope of educational reform and provide equal opportunities for students, regardless of gender.
In his address, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also acknowledged the significant contribution of Hindu nationalist ideologue Sadhvi Ritambhara to the Ram Temple movement. This part of his speech underscored the broader context of cultural and historical significance within the nation.
Q1. What is the significance of inaugurating the first all-girl Sainik School in Vrindavan?
(a) To promote cultural heritage
(b) To enhance women’s participation in the armed forces
(c) To increase tourism in Mathura district
(d) To focus on spiritual education
Q2. What is the capacity of the Samvid Gurukulam Girls Sainik School?
(a) About 500 students
(b) Nearly 870 students
(c) Over 1000 students
(d) Exactly 750 students
Q3. Which educational board is the Samvid Gurukulam Girls Sainik School affiliated with?
(a) ICSE
(b) CBSE
(c) State Board of Uttar Pradesh
(d) International Baccalaureate
Q4. When was the decision to admit girl students to Sainik Schools officially approved?
(a) 2015
(b) 2017
(c) 2019
(d) 2021
Q5. What inspired the decision to establish new Sainik Schools across India?
(a) Demand for military training
(b) Success of a pilot project in Mizoram
(c) Increasing interest in sports and physical education
(d) Government’s focus on international collaborations
Please provide your answers in the comments section.
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