Sandipani Schools emerging as hubs of quality education and skill development : CM Dr. Yadav

Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav stated that, in line with the National Education Policy 2020, the state government is continually working to enhance the quality of school education. He said that Sandipani Schools in Madhya Pradesh have earned international recognition for their high standards. Along with providing quality education, these schools focus especially on skill development and connecting students with employment opportunities.​

The Sandipani School initiative began in the 2022–23 academic session. In the first phase that year, 274 Sandipani Schools were opened across the state, and the student strength in these schools has now crossed 300,000. They provide education from KG-1 to Class 12. In the 2024–25 academic session, the pass percentage was 88% for Class 10 and 84% for Class 12.

Excellent infrastructure

The School Education Department has prioritised infrastructure expansion in Sandipani Schools. Construction of buildings for 256 Sandipani Schools has been initiated, and a work plan of about ₹10,000 crore has been prepared for buildings and related resources. New buildings for 44 Sandipani Schools have already been completed, and classes are underway in these facilities. The construction of buildings for all 256 schools is targeted for completion by the 2026–27 academic session. Free transport is also being provided to bring students from a radius of 10–15 km to these schools.

Fully equipped laboratories

All Sandipani Schools in the state are equipped with fully functional laboratories, computer labs, art and craft rooms, music rooms, modern libraries, sports grounds, and auditoriums.

International and national awards

Sandipani Schools have received international recognition for effective management and innovation. In 2024, Sandipani Vinoba School, Ratlam (CM Rise Vinoba), won the ‘World’s Best School Prize’ in the Innovation category from the global Organization ‘T4 Education’, along with a prize of 10,000 USD. Likewise, Sandipani School Jhabua (CM Rise Kalyanpura) was selected among the top 10 schools worldwide in the ‘Supporting Healthy Lives’ category. Sandipani Malav Kanya School, Indore, received the FICCI National ‘Excellence Award’ in the Future-Ready Skills category in 2025.