Amit Shah lays foundation stone of first co-operative-run Sainik School in Gujarat

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Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah organized a virtual ceremony to lay the foundation stone of the country's first cooperative-run Sainik School.

An Overview of the News

• This event took place near Mehsana in Gujarat.

• Sainik Schools are being established in honor of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal to start 100 new Sainik Schools on PPP basis across India.

• This Sainik School, run by a cooperative, is a symbol of the government's commitment to include various sectors in the development of the country.

Location and Cost:

• The Sainik School will be set up in Boriyavi village, located about 11 km from Mehsana city in Gujarat.

• Leading cooperative organisation Dudhsagar Dairy is starting this project at a cost of Rs 75 crore.

• The virtual foundation stone laying ceremony was attended by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and several senior cabinet ministers.

About Gujarat

• Capital - Gandhinagar

• Chief Minister - Bhupendra Bhai Patel

• Governor - Acharya Devvrat