Sainik School, Sujanpur Tira, hailed as ‘school of patriotism’ at Raising Day

Member of Parliament Anurag Thakur on Sunday described Sainik School, Sujanpur Tihra, as a “school of patriotism and a school of nationalism”, lauding its record of excellence in academics, sports and defence services selection.

Addressing the gathering on the occasion of the school’s 48th Raising-cum-Annual Day celebration, Thakur said in its 48 years of establishment, the school had carved a distinct identity among the 33 Sainik Schools across the country and was often referred to as the “Nursery of the National Defence Academy (NDA)”.

“Every cadet here is a custodian of national values and a symbol of national security,” he said.

Thakur expressed his desire to see the institution ranked among the best when it celebrates its golden jubilee two years from now. “I have always been committed to enhancing facilities here,” he said, adding he had earlier facilitated the provision of a generator and an ambulance to ensure uninterrupted studies and emergency medical support for cadets.

He said a state-of-the-art indoor stadium with a capacity of 1,000 persons was being developed on the campus. The multi-purpose facility, he said, “will give new wings to the dreams of young sportspersons”.

Thakur noted over 650 cadets from Sainik School Sujanpur have joined the Armed Forces as commissioned officers, while many others have excelled in medicine, engineering, police, administration and civil services, bringing laurels to the nation.

Earlier, the principal, Group Captain Rachna Joshi, presented the school’s annual report, highlighting cadet achievements in academics, sports, cultural and adventure activities at both state and national levels.

The vice-principal, Commander Akshay Sahu, the administrative officer, Lt Col Rajinder Singh, staff members and cadets accorded a warm welcome to Thakur on his arrival at the school.

Later, Thakur presented trophies and awards to cadets and Houses excelling in various fields. Yamuna House clinched the Major Neeraj Sharma NDA Trophy, the Primary Trophy, and the Major Sudhir Walia Cock House Trophy. Ravi House received the GOC-in-C Western Command Trophy for Academic Excellence and the Major Rakesh Sharma Games Trophy, while Satluj House bagged the Captain Nitin Gautam Memorial Literary Trophy.