The PM said, “I used to get messages from lakhs of women children that they want to study in Sainik schools. What are Sainik Schools and how they contribute to the Indian ArmyOperated by the Sainik Schools Society, these schools are under the administrative control of the Ministry of Defence. The idea behind Sainik Schools was to set up establishments that prepares future Army personnel from a young age. Admission to Sainik Schools is achieved through an All-India Sainik School Entrance Examination (AISSEE). As more and more girl cadets join and pass out from Sainik Schools in the coming years, their representation among Indian Army officers will shoot up.

Source: dna August 16, 2021 05:25 UTC