India’s First "All-Girls Sainik School" Inaugurated in Vrindavan, UP.

National | Dated: 03/Jan/2026

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated "Samvid Gurukulam Girls Sainik School" in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh. It is the first all-girls Sainik School in India. This initiative aligns with the government's vision of setting up 100 new Sainik Schools in partnership with NGOs, private schools, and state governments.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • The school aims to provide quality education and military training to girls, aspiring to join the Armed Forces.
  • Currently, admission of girls was allowed in existing Sainik Schools under a pilot project since 2021.
  • The school will follow the CBSE curriculum along with military training modules.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • School: Samvid Gurukulam Girls Sainik School.
  • Location: Vrindavan, Mathura (UP).
  • Significance: First All-Girls Sainik School.

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Where was India's first "All-Girls Sainik School" inaugurated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh?

Correct Answer: Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Ministry of Defence

  • Minister – Rajnath Singh
  • MoS – Sanjay Seth