A first: 10 girls enrolled in Karnal Sainik School

Tribune News Service

Karnal, July 22

The entry of girls in Sainik Schools will help aspiring girls willing to join defence forces in coming days. It has opened a new horizon for them. This was stated by Sharandeep Kaur, Director, Sainik and Ardh Sainik Welfare Department, Haryana, who visited Sainik School in Kunjpura village of the district on Thursday.

After her visit, Kaur said it was an appreciable step of the Union Government of allowing girls to study in Sainik Schools. In Karnal, 10 girl students have been enrolled, who were selected on the entrance test basis conducted by the National Testing Agency.

“The government has allowed 10 per cent seats for girls, which is a welcome step and it will help the girls in joining the defence forces. It is for the first time in the history of school when girl students have joined the school as boarding students,” said Kaur.

Col VD Chandola, Principal, apprised the Director about the different activities being carried out in the school. He informed that online and offline classes were being conducted now these days due to the Covid-19 restrictions.

“I am happy to see the study system adopted by the school. The smart classrooms and hi-tech labs are of world class,” said the Director.

She informed that the building of the school was being expanded with the construction of a new block meant for girls’ hostel, which would include all kind of recreational activities for them.