Government To Accept Girl Cadets In All Sainik Schools From 2021-22

Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik on March 10 relayed the government's decision to admit girl cadets to all 33 Sainik schools of the country from the academic session 2021-22. Reportedly, the success of the 2018-19 pilot project of Sainik School Chhingchhip, Mizoram, propelled the novel step. The government has also recently proposed to instate more Sainik schools with unique 'CBSE Plus' type of educational ecosystem, partnering with NGOs, private schools and states.