38 Sainik schools to be reviewed in Maharashtra over poor performance
The Maharashtra government has initiated a comprehensive review of 38 privately managed, government-aided Sainik Schools following concerns over their quality standards. A seven-member committee has been formed to evaluate these schools' performances. The review comes after a Government Resolution (GR) highlighted that these institutions have not maintained the required educational standards. These schools currently have a limited success rate in sending students to the prestigious National Defence Academy (NDA).advertisementLOW PERCENTAGE OF NDA ADMISSIONSThe GR issued by the school education and sports department identifies the schools' meagre contribution to NDA admissions as a key issue. It was noted that these schools fail to provide adequate military training and guidance, essential for preparing students for the armed forces. The committee, led by the Joint Director of the State Secondary and Higher Secondary Board's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar division, will inspect the schools and propose measures to enhance their performance.EXPECTED OUTCOMES OF THE REVIEWThe expectations from this review process are significant. The committee is tasked with examining the challenges these schools face and how the state's revised sainiki schools policy, implemented in October 2024, might be optimised. The GR, issued by the school education and sports department, comes amid rising concerns over the low percentage of students from the 38 Sainiki schools qualifying for NDA, the prestigious defence training institute located at Khadakwasla near Pune. The committee members are expected to inspect the schools, examine the challenges they face, and submit a comprehensive report within the stipulated timeframe.A LONG-TERM VISION FOR IMPROVEMENTadvertisement
With 12,400 students currently enrolled in these schools, the committee's findings and recommendations are highly anticipated. The state government acknowledges that joining the armed forces, particularly through the NDA, remains a critical benchmark of success for these schools. As such, the outcome of this review could determine future policy adjustments aimed at enhancing both academic and military training outcomes. The initiative underscores Maharashtra's commitment to refining its educational provisions to better align with student aspirations and national defence needs.(With PTI inputs)- EndsMust Watch
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