On Monday, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh jointly inaugurated India's first Girls' Military School in Vrindavan.

CM Yogi emphasised the need to eliminate the conservative attitude in society by dedicating the Samvid Gurukulam Girls Military School in the Vatsalya Gramme campus, founded by Sadhvi Ritambhara.

CM Yogi stated in his lecture that Mission Shakti is a fantastic example of girls' safety, respect, and self-reliance. "A strong society is not possible without the protection of women power, their respect and self-reliance. For this we all will have to work together. Society will have to be brought out of its conservative ideology."

On the occasion, the Chief Minister also addressed the opposition, saying, "Those who were hesitant in going to Ayodhya are now complaining about not receiving an invitation to attend the consecration ceremony at Ram Temple." He further stated that every person should strive to make India a developed country by 2047.

The school has a total of 120 seats

It is worth noting that the Girls' Military School will include military training in addition to following the CBSE curriculum. The school has a total of 120 seats. On January 21, a written test will be conducted, followed by e-counselling of successful applicants and the creation of the merit list.

The course will begin in April with three groups of girls. In addition to CBSE education, ex-servicemen or NCC will give military education, sports, and obstacle training to the daughters.

CM Yogi expressed appreciation to the Prime Minister and the Defence Minister for granting permission for the admission of females to Sainik Schools. "The tradition of Sainik Schools in the country started in Uttar Pradesh in 1960 when Dr. Sampurnanand ji was the Chief Minister. Dr. Sampurnanand ji had established the first Sainik School of his country in Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh. I got the opportunity to visit Sainik School, Lucknow in 2017, in the capacity of the chief minister, who is the chairman of the school. There, I came to know that girls were not admitted to that school. So, I said that from the next session girls should also be admitted to the school. We started this programme there in 2018. Sainik School Lucknow has also been fortunate that the highest medal of service to the country, Param Vir Chakra, has been awarded to one of its students, Manoj Pandey, who attained martyrdom while protecting the country in the Kargil war. Our government named Sainik School Doctor of Lucknow after Captain Manoj Pandey."

CM Yogi went on to say that nowadays, Sainik School is teaching young boys and girls army discipline, which would help the country go forward and let the world realise India's might. "When 140 crore Indians in one voice will take up the task of protecting India's honour, pride and glory, no power on earth will be able to stop them. Our responsibilities may vary but wherever we are we have to we have to work with the resolve to increase India's prestige globally."

According to CM Yogi, every citizen's top concern should be nation, followed by religion, family, then self.

"If all Indian work with this feeling, we will definitely achieve the goal of a developed India set before us by Prime Minister Modi by 2047”, said the prime minister.

On the occasion, CM Yogi offered many vows to the people, including breaking away from servile attitude, working to build India, and taking pride in heritage while remaining together and executing civic obligations.

CM Yogi highlighted the evolution of Ayodhya

"We have always known that Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple Movement was going on in Ayodhya and Vishwa Hindu Parishad was providing leadership to this movement under the guidance of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and revered saints," CM Yogi continued.

“At that time we all used to say that the people of India themselves would resolve the issue of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi. The day every follower of Sanatan Dharma will shout Jai Shri Ram in unison, the path to Shri Ram's birthplace will automatically be paved."

Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit on December 30, CM Yogi emphasised the evolution of Ayodhya in recent years. "Earlier, the roads were poor and there was a single rail line. Today, we have provided four-lane connectivity from all sides. Four-lane and six-lane roads will be available not only outside Ayodhya but also inside. A visit to Ayodhya post January 22, will remind you of Treta Yug. Thousands of years ago, Lord Ram came to Ayodhya by Pushpak Viman, and now the International Airport has also been inaugurated in Ayodhya. The railway line has been connected with a double line, which has been inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi himself. Besides, five-six new stations are being developed in and around Ayodhya."

CM Yogi stated that the government has begun attempts to link Ayodhya through rivers in addition to road, rail, and air. Taking a jab at the opposition, he stated that individuals who used to avoid visiting Ayodhya or even speaking its name are now looking forward to receiving invites to visit the city. This shift has occurred because you recognised your power."

Notably, Sadhvi Ritambhara's birth anniversary is celebrated grandly by her devotees. This year's Shashti Purti Mahotsav is being held to mark Sadhvi Ritambhara's 60th birthday. On the final day of the three-day event, Jagadguru Rambhadracharya, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev, and Acharya Bal Krishna all participated in the program, as reported by ANI.

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