Chandigarh, Oct. 1 -- In a unique initiative to instil patriotism and motivate students, Punjab School Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains has urged the Indian Air Force (IAF) to station five recently retired MiG-21 fighter jets at select Schools of Eminence across the state.

In a letter to Air Chief Marshal S Amar Preet Singh, Chief of the Air Staff, Bains proposed that the iconic aircraft be displayed at schools in Ludhiana, Amritsar, Ferozepur, Nangal and Kharar. "Together, we can create a living tribute to the MiG-21 and ignite the spirit of service and patriotism in our future generations," he wrote.

Bains said the initiative is aimed at inspiring government school students to pursue careers in defence, aerospace, engineering and...