The vision of patriotism and national pride that Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath nurtured during his tenure as a Member of Parliament has been fully realised with the establishment of a Sainik School in Gorakhpur.
It is the first Sainik School in eastern Uttar Pradesh and the second to be run by the Uttar Pradesh Sainik School Society.
Set on a 49-acre campus within the premises of the fertiliser factory, this Rs 176-crore institution marks a new chapter in the city’s achievements. Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar will formally inaugurate the school on Saturday at 10:30 a.m., with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath hosting the event. Extensive preparations have been made under the chief minister’s supervision to welcome Vice President Dhankhar.
This Sainik School has been a flagship project of Chief Minister Yogi, and its foundation stone was laid on 23 July 2021. Built with the mission of ‘Yuvaaon ko Siksha, Desh ki Raksha’, the school offers residential education for boys and girls from classes 6 to 12. The first batch of 84 boys and 40 girls, admitted to classes 6 and 9 through an entrance examination, began their studies on July 1.
The campus is divided into separate areas for boys and girls, with an administrative block that reflects ancient Indian culture and tradition. Additionally, several sports courts and grounds have been developed to support the students’ physical education.
The Sainik School in Gorakhpur holds special significance for Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Even after laying the foundation stone, he made several visits to personally inspect the progress of its construction. By establishing this institution, he has created a strong platform for the talented students of eastern Uttar Pradesh to pursue careers in the armed forces. The school will also contribute to regional balance by offering increased opportunities for military service in this part of the state.
The primary objective of the Sainik School is to prepare students for the National Defence Academy (NDA) and selection as officers in the Indian Armed Forces by fostering holistic development. Unlike traditional schools, the selection process for admission here is rigorous, including a thorough assessment of intellectual, physical, mental and medical abilities. This ensures that only the most capable students are admitted. The entire curriculum is designed to align with military-oriented education, with a timetable that mirrors army training routines.
This is the second Sainik School established under the UP Sainik School Society. It features 20 classrooms, four laboratories, a hostel, dining hall, multipurpose hall, conference hall, a 1,014-seat auditorium, yoga centre, indoor shooting range, swimming pool, and CSD canteen.
The admitted students are divided into four houses, named after national heroes: Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Shaheed Pandit Ramprasad Bismil, Shaheed Bandhu Singh and Rani Laxmibai. Students are provided with meals at Annapurna Bhawan. The campus is equipped with basketball, volleyball, football, tennis and badminton courts for sports activities.
