Daijiworld Media Network - Mumbai
Mumbai, May 14: In a move aimed at enhancing the quality of military education across Maharashtra, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis has instructed the formation of a state-level committee to spearhead reforms in military schools.
Chairing a high-level meeting on Wednesday, Fadnavis emphasized that the objective of these schools is to groom students into confident, disciplined leaders ready for the National Defence Academy (NDA). “With growing feedback from institutions seeking improvements, this committee will focus on raising educational standards and aligning the system with student and school needs,” he stated.
The newly proposed committee will be tasked with evaluating Sainik school models, reviewing the CBSE curriculum, refining the admission process, and addressing various institutional demands. The committee is expected to submit a comprehensive report within a month, after which the state will make informed policy decisions benefiting students.
Supporting the initiative, school education minister Dadaji Bhuse confirmed the government's commitment to improving educational infrastructure in military schools. He suggested that the committee undertake on-ground assessments and detailed reviews of individual schools to ensure that proposed changes are rooted in practical needs.
In a separate development on the same day, revenue minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule called for immediate and transparent implementation of the newly approved sand policy by the state cabinet. The policy is designed to provide affordable sand for construction purposes and to eliminate illegal mining activities.
“The new policy allows for a structured tendering process—from sand extraction in riverbeds to its transportation and depot management,” Bawankule explained. He noted that the revised system will eliminate royalty charges, ensuring cheaper and more accessible sand for common citizens, especially those constructing homes in rural areas. District Collectors have been directed to coordinate with guardian ministers, mlas, and tehsildars to release sand as per demand in their respective areas.
Bawankule also stressed the need to establish a dedicated state-level committee to maximize registration of building and construction workers so they can benefit from existing government schemes. He pointed out that the government is actively working on multiple fronts to support these workers, including improving their employment terms, safety, health, and overall welfare.
To ensure grassroots implementation, he proposed the formation of village-level committees consisting of local leaders such as gram sevaks, sarpanchs, and people’s representatives. These committees will be tasked with identifying and enrolling eligible workers under welfare schemes like the Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar Yojana and the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana.