<span style="color: #222222;">The Government has approved a scheme to set up 100 Sainik Schools in partnership with NGOs, Private Schools and the State governments. In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt said that the aims and objectives of the Scheme is to provide an educational and training environment on the pattern of training provided in existing Sainik Schools. It aims to extend the benefits of a system that combines academic rigour with a degree of discipline and regimentation. Mr. Ajay Bhat said, interested can apply for affiliation to the Sainik School society subject to their fulfilling of qualifying requirements and adherence to by-laws. </span><br />