Ensuriung physical fitness and patriotic outlook, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has advised the HRD Ministry to include elements of military schools (Sainik Schools) in all schools across the country.
According the reports, the PMO called a meeting and gave necessary instructions to HRD Ministry to make all schools model of army schools.
The PMO reiterated that the overall development of student will take place if he is well versed with the life an Army personnel.
The Prakash Javadekar-led ministry is learnt to be exploring ways to introduce Sainik School-like features in Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs). It has also discussed the PMO’s suggestion with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), to which about 20,000 private schools across the country are affiliated, reports The Indian Express.
Why special military schools?
In Sainik Schools, children are encouraged to be ready for the army. As well as studying, they are also given National Credit Corps.National values are also taught since childhood.