New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- The parliamentary standing committee on defence has reiterated its recommendations to make Sainik Schools more affordable and inclusive, after noting that the defence ministry had "not furnished any reply or comment" on key proposals, including extending tuition fee reimbursement, scholarships for girl cadets, and greater financial support for economically weaker students.

In its report on the analysis of the action taken by the ministry regarding its March 2026 recommendations, tabled in Parliament on Friday, the committee reiterated that the Centre should extend reimbursement of tuition fees for Sainik School cadets joining the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (NA) from the current Classes 11 and 12...