9 months ago
Centre to establish 100 new Sainik Schools via PPP model
The government wants to create more schools to help kids join the army.
They plan to build 100 new schools called Sainik Schools, and they will work with private companies and groups to build them.
One new school in Gujarat, called Shri Motibhai R Chaudhary Sagar Sainik School, was just opened.
It cost a lot of money and has nice things like smart classrooms.
The government also talked about a new plant that helps farmers sell organic food all over the world, which is good for people's health and for the farmers' earnings.
They also mentioned how a big milk company, Dudhsagar Dairy, has grown a lot and helps many farmers and women in Gujarat and other places.
The Central government plans to establish 100 new Sainik Schools nationwide using a Public Private Partnership (PPP) model.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the decision, highlighting the aim to increase opportunities for children to join the armed forces.
The Shri Motibhai R Chaudhary Sagar Sainik School (MRCSSS) was inaugurated, built at a cost of Rs 50 crore with modern facilities.
A new Sagar Organic Plant was also inaugurated, designed to process 30 metric tonnes of organic products daily and benefit farmers in global markets.
Amit Shah also discussed the significant growth and impact of Dudhsagar Dairy, noting its contribution to Gujarat's 'White Revolution' and its support for cattle-rearers and women.
- Who
- The Central government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- What
- Decided to set up 100 new Sainik Schools across the country under the Public Private Partnership (PPP) model.
- Where
- Across the country, with specific mention of Gujarat.
- When
- Announced on Thursday.
- Why
- To expand military training opportunities and open paths for children from various districts to serve in the armed forces.
Key facts
- Number of new Sainik Schools
- 100
- Mode of establishment
- Public Private Partnership (PPP)
- Inaugurated school
- Shri Motibhai R Chaudhary Sagar Sainik School (MRCSSS)
- Cost of MRCCSS
- Rs 50 crore
- Sagar Organic Plant capacity
- 30 metric tonnes per day
- Dudhsagar Dairy milk collection (current)
- 35 lakh litres per day
- Dudhsagar Dairy turnover
- Rs 8,000 crore
Quotes
Amit Shah
Union Home Minister
“This plant, with a daily capacity of about 30 metric tonnes, is certified under National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) and by Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA). Because of APEDA certification, farmers engaged in natural farming in north Gujarat will greatly benefit as their produce can reach global markets.”
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“In 1960, Dudhsagar Dairy collected 3,300 litres of milk per day, which has now increased to 35 lakh litres per day. This dairy is connected to cattle-rearers from 1,250 villages in Gujarat and to more than 10 lakh milk production groups across Rajasthan, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Himachal Pradesh.”
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