Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the first-ever all-girls Sainik School in Vrindavan on Monday, January 1st, praising it as an inspiration for young women hoping to join the military and safeguard the country.

It was set up as part of an initiative to establish 100 new Sainik schools in collaboration with NGOs, private organizations, and state government schools in all states and union territories. As of now, 42 schools have been established. Moreover, 33 Sainik schools are currently operating under the previous pattern. Senior state government officials and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath were present at the Samvid Gurukulam Girls Sainik School's inauguration ceremony.

"Samvid Gurukulam Girls Sainik School is a beacon of light for girls who aspire to join the Armed Forces and serve their native land. Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the government has given women their rightful place in the Armed Forces, which was neglected for years," says the defense minister.

"They (girls) have the right to protect the nation just like their male counterparts. It was a golden moment in the history of women's empowerment when we approved the admission of girls to Sainik schools. Today, our women are not only flying fighter jets, they are also securing the borders," he adds.

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The concept of building 100 new Sainik schools is in line with the National Education Policy 2020's goals, which include providing youngsters with a top-notch education and improving their job possibilities, which include options for joining the armed forces.

According to the statement, the initiative also offers the private sector a chance to collaborate with the government in the joint endeavor of nation-building, with the goal of transforming today's young generation into responsible citizens of tomorrow.

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