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New Delhi : Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved a proposal for admission of girl children to Sainik schools from academic session 2021-22 in a phased manner. The decision has been taken following the success of the pilot project started by the Ministry of Defence for admission of girl children to Sainik School Chhingchhip in Mizoram two years ago.
The Defence Minister has directed authorities concerned to ensure availability of necessary infrastructure and sufficient female staff at Sainik schools for smooth implementation of the directive, according to a PIB release.
The decision is in line with the objective of the Government towards greater inclusiveness, gender equality, enabling greater participation of women in Armed Forces and strengthening the motto of ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ propagated by promoted by PM Narendra Modi.