In a historic moment for women empowerment, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated India’s first all-girl Sainik School in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh's Mathura district. This milestone marks a significant step forward for aspiring female cadets aiming to serve the nation through the armed forces.

Named the Samvid Gurukulam Girls Sainik School, the institution, with an impressive enrollment of around 870 students, is part of a larger initiative to establish 100 new Sainik Schools across states and union territories. 

The CBSE-affiliated school, equipped to provide top-notch education, will be helmed by ex-servicemen, offering 120 coveted seats for aspiring cadets. The Minister highlighted how Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision has rightfully placed women within the armed forces, acknowledging their pivotal role in safeguarding the nation.

This groundbreaking decision to admit girls to Sainik Schools follows the successful pilot project at Sainik School, Chhingchhip, Mizoram, initiated by the Defence Ministry. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also highlighted his earlier initiative to enroll girl students in Sainik School, Lucknow, in 2018, further emphasizing the commitment to gender-inclusive opportunities in defence education.

The objective behind establishing these schools aligns with the National Education Policy, aiming to provide quality education and promising career prospects for students, thereby propelling India towards a future of inclusive and robust defence preparedness.