Central Hindu Military Education Society

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Central Hindu Military Education Society (CHME) is Indian educational society. It was founded by Dr. B. S. Moonje. The Central Hindu Military Education Society is considered a member of the Sangh Parivar group, an umbrella term for Hindu nationalist organisations led by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) [1] Dr. B. S. Moonje. He established various types of military schools and colleges to empower the Indian youth. [2]

The society is located in Nashik, Maharashtra. [3] At present this institution enrolls in various types of courses. [4]

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References

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  2. "A school for martial youths". DNA India. 28 October 2008.
  3. Anshuman, Kumar. "RSS: First RSS 'Army' school from next April; Ist batch to have 160 students" via The Economic Times.
  4. Borwankar, Vinamrata (8 December 2013). "Silver-winning Sanjeevani Jadhav from Maharashtra at Olympiad wants to become civil servant". DNA India.