-Education, discipline and infrastructure development discussed at the 124th Local Board of Administration meeting
Kapurthala, October 9: The 124th meeting of the Local Board of Administration (LBA) was held at Sainik School Kapurthala to review the institution’s academic performance, disciplinary standards, cadets’ daily activities and ongoing and proposed development projects. The meeting was chaired by Major General P.K. Singh, SM, Chief of Staff at Headquarters 11 Corps.
During the meeting, members held detailed discussions on measures to further improve academic standards, strengthen discipline among cadets and enhance the overall functioning and infrastructure of the school.
The school’s Principal and Member Secretary of the Board, Group Captain I. Manoj Menon, briefed the members on the progress of ongoing and proposed development works, including projects related to infrastructure and essential facilities.
He also provided a detailed overview of the school’s academic activities, particularly the teaching programmes for Classes XI and XII, training initiatives and the conduct of National Defence Academy (NDA) coaching classes.
The Principal highlighted the efforts being made to ensure the all-round development of cadets through quality education, NCC training, discipline, sports, physical fitness and co-curricular activities. The members also reviewed the cadets’ daily routine, which involves a structured schedule of activities from morning to evening.
The meeting also focused on proposed development works, building repairs and infrastructure improvement projects. During the discussions, it was noted that several important projects aimed at meeting the school’s requirements had been affected by a shortage of funds. Timely completion of these projects would help provide cadets with better educational, training and other essential facilities.
Several prominent members attended the meeting, including the representative of the Kapurthala district administration, Brigadier Bhupinder S. Dhillon (Retd.), Director, Department of Sainik Welfare, Punjab; Lieutenant General Gurdeep Singh (Retd.), representing the Old Boys’ Association (OBA); and educationist Brigadier H.S. Bhandal (Retd.), among other distinguished members.
At the conclusion of the meeting, Major General P.K. Singh appreciated the Principal and his team for their dedicated efforts towards the effective functioning and overall development of the institution.
He commended the school administration for its high level of motivation, coordination and commitment, observing that the team was working in a united manner towards achieving the core objectives of Sainik School Kapurthala.
The Chairperson also emphasised the need to expedite ongoing works with the support of both the Central and Punjab governments.
In a significant decision, the Local Board of Administration formally urged the Punjab Government to release the pending funds due to the school so that stalled development projects could be taken up and completed smoothly. The Board expressed the hope that timely financial support would help strengthen the school’s infrastructure and enable it to provide improved facilities for the overall development of its cadets.
