Punjab Education Minister to Inaugurate Upgraded Schools Daily

Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains and former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia recently announced plans to inaugurate upgraded schools daily for a two-month period starting on April 7. The inauguration ceremonies will be organized for schools that have been upgraded, such as those transformed into Schools of Eminence.

Highlighting the importance of public participation in the education sector, Bains and Sisodia invited citizens to contribute ideas to enhance education. They emphasized that the transformation of the education sector requires collective efforts.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders addressed a function in Ludhiana, reiterating their vision for ‘Padhda Punjab’ or literate Punjab. They stated that the government is making changes to ensure modern classrooms, well-trained teachers, and free coaching for competitive exams. The state is working diligently to provide high-quality education to 6.2 million students in government and private schools.

Over the last three years, the state government has established 117 Schools of Eminence, increased the pass percentage to over 92%, built 6,200 new classrooms, and renovated 4,700 existing ones. Additionally, 10,487 teachers have been recruited, 12,316 educators regularized, and international training programs introduced.

Bains pointed out that 90% of schools now have wireless internet connectivity, 128 provide transport services, and 1,80,000 desks have been distributed to institutions across the state. The government has hired 1,777 security guards and 1,809 campus managers, along with constructing 10,095 new toilets.

Among the notable achievements is the success of students in competitive exams, with 189 students cracking the Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) this year.