Centre to set up 100 new Sainik schools under PPP model to boost armed forces recruitment: Amit Shah

NEW DELHI: The Narendra Modi government has decided to set up 100 Sainik Schools across the country on Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Thursday. Speaking via video conference at the inauguration function of Shri Motibhai R Chaudhary Sagar Sainik School (MRCSSS) and Sagar Organic Plant, he said these schools will open the path for children from several districts of Gujarat to serve in the armed forces.

The Shri Motibhai R Chaudhary Sagar Sainik School (MRCSSS) has been built at a cost of Rs 50 crore and is equipped with facilities such as smart classrooms, hostels, a library and a canteen, a government release said. "Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Centre has decided to establish 100 new Sainik Schools across the country under the PPP model. Among these, Motibhai Chaudhary Sainik School will certainly become a symbol of pride for Mehsana," the release quoted Shah as saying.

He added Sagar Organic Plant is very important to ensure reliable organic products under the Amul brand reach across the country and the world, and all farmers engaged in organic farming receive fair profits. "This plant, with a daily capacity of about 30 metric tonnes, is certified under National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) and by Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA). Because of APEDA certification, farmers engaged in natural farming in north Gujarat will greatly benefit as their produce can reach global markets," Shah said.

Organic plant aids farmers’ income

The Union Cooperation minister said the expansion of this organic plant will not only improve the health of citizens across the country but also increase the income of farmers involved in organic farming. He urged all farmers engaged in organic farming and their families to use organic products to remain healthy. "In 1960, Dudhsagar Dairy collected 3,300 litres of milk per day, which has now increased to 35 lakh litres per day.

This dairy is connected to cattle-rearers from 1,250 villages in Gujarat and to more than 10 lakh milk production groups across Rajasthan, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Himachal Pradesh," Shah said. "Its turnover has reached Rs 8,000 crore. With eight modern dairies, two milk chilling centres, two cattle feed plants, and one cement production unit, Dudhsagar Dairy today plays a major role in Gujarat's White Revolution," he added.

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Several initiatives have been undertaken to promote the circular economy of this dairy, including the formation of 75,000 new primary dairy cooperative societies across the country, Shah said. "The Modi government will ensure 50 per cent of milk produced by cooperative societies reaches national and international markets, benefiting cattle-rearers. To ensure the benefits of the circular economy reach cattle-rearers, the Modi government has established three multi-state cooperative societies," Shah said.

He also said 70 per cent Amul's total turnover comes from the contribution of women. "This year, Gujarat experienced unseasonal heavy rainfall. To assist the affected farmers, the Bhupendra Patel government has announced a very generous relief package. The Gujarat government has resolved it will not step back from helping farmers," Shah said in the presence of the CM.