The 52nd All India Sainik Schools Principals' Conference was inaugurated on May 07, 2026 at Sainik School Kazhakoottam, Keralam
The conference is a two-day event scheduled to conclude on May 08, 2026
Delegates from 33 Sainik Schools participated in the conference
Principals of 79 New Sainik Schools participated through video conferencing
Sainik School Nagrota was awarded the Raksha Mantri Trophy for sending the maximum number of cadets to the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Indian Naval Academy (INA) in 2025
Sainik School Satara received Certificate of Merit for Academic Excellence in Class X
Sainik School Kazhakoottam received Certificate of Merit for Academic Excellence in Class XII for academic session 2024–25
Government is establishing 100 new Sainik Schools as part of an initiative
86 new Sainik Schools have already been approved under this initiative
79 schools are currently affiliated and operational
The initiative aligns with National Education Policy 2020
Conference attendees included Joint Secretary Satyajit Mohanty, Commodore R.K. Sharma, Brigadier Amit Chatterjee, Air Commodore Shakti Sharma, and Inspecting Officers of the Sainik Schools Society
Conference activities included wreath-laying ceremony at War Memorial, deliberations on academic excellence, institutional performance review, policy matters, and future initiatives
Conference featured interactive sessions, discussions on agenda points, and visits to 'Gyan Mela' educational exhibition showcasing innovative educational technologies and solutions
