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52nd All India Sainik Schools Principals’ Conference held at Kazhakoottam, Kerala
The 52nd All India Sainik Schools Principals’ Conference was inaugurated at Kazhakoottam, Kerala on 7 May 2026.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On 7 May 2026, Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth inaugurated the 52nd All India Sainik Schools Principals’ Conference at Kazhakoottam in Kerala, with delegates from 33 Sainik Schools and principals of 79 new Sainik Schools joining virtually.
Key specifics
- The two-day conference began with a wreath-laying ceremony at the War Memorial.
- Gyan Mela showcased educational technologies during the event.
- Sainik School Nagrota received the Raksha Mantri Trophy in 2025 for sending the maximum number of cadets to NDA and INA.
- Sainik School Satara got the Class X Merit certificate for the 2024–25 session.
- Sainik School Kazhakoottam received the Class XII Merit certificate.
Exam lens
TNPSC may ask about Sainik Schools Society, the 52nd conference, Kazhakoottam, and award-winning schools such as Nagrota, Satara, and Kazhakoottam.