The Directorate of School Education has notified for the information of all concerned that the Government of India has approved an initiative for setting up of 100 new Sainik Schools under Sainik Schools Society, Ministry of Defence on affiliation basis through partnership of States/NGOs/Private partners in order to meet the growing demand for Sainik Schools.

These schools will be affiliated to Sainik Schools Society of Ministry of Defence to create a system that combines academic rigour with a degree of discipline and provide increased focus on value-based education which will enable children develop pride in rich culture and heritage of the nation.

Applications for registration through online mode are being sought from NGOs/Private Schools/State Government owned Schools for affiliating as new Sainik Schools through the web portal https://sainikschool.ncog.gov.in where interested parties may express their intent and register.

Queries, if any, about the scheme may be addressed to Sainik Schools Society of Ministry of Defence on email: sainikschool.affiliation@gmail.com.

                                                                                                (DIPR)