On 65th Founder's Day, Sainik School announces new infra
He announced the addition of three new hostels, an indoor swimming pool, a gymnasium, academic and administrative blocks, and a dedicated mess for girl cadets. This large-scale infrastructure expansion aims to provide world-class facilities while meeting growing demand. Col Chauhan also praised the school's increasing number of NDA entries, reinforcing its status among the top Sainik Schools in the country.
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