CHANDIGARH; Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday introduced an in depth four-year report card of the Punjab Authorities’s “Shiksha Kranti” below the “Shandaar Char Saal Bhagwant Mann de naal” collection, laying out how sustained reforms have remodeled authorities colleges into aggressive, outcome-driven establishments delivering national-leading outcomes. Positioning ‘Shikhya Kranti’ because the spine of Punjab’s development story, the Chief Minister highlighted high rankings in nationwide assessments, document educational outcomes, zero paper leaks, and unprecedented funding in infrastructure and trainer coaching.
The Chief Minister underscored that this transformation has been backed by a pointy rise in monetary dedication, with the training funds growing from ₹12,657 crore in 2021–22 to ₹19,279 crore in 2026–27, reflecting the AAP authorities’s sustained prioritisation of the sector. The Chief Minister famous that this training report card comes as a part of a broader accountability train, following comparable four-year efficiency displays in key sectors comparable to irrigation, well being, sports activities, and legislation and order, reflecting the federal government’s give attention to measurable supply throughout governance.
Addressing a press convention, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann outlined a wide-ranging overhaul of college and better training, highlighting structural reforms, document investments, and measurable outcomes achieved over the previous 4 years. “International locations that prioritised training have progressed in each area. In our nation, training was divided between non-public and authorities colleges, making a deep divide. Earlier regimes lowered colleges to centres for mid day meals, however our authorities has remodeled the whole system,” he said.
The Chief Minister added, “Authorities colleges have now been developed at par with non-public colleges, giving mother and father a real selection. From April 1, mother and father can be knowledgeable about their youngster’s absence from faculty and even about lecturers’ go away, guaranteeing accountability at each stage. Not like a number of different states, particularly Gujarat, not a single paper leak has occurred in Punjab within the final 4 years, which is a matter of immense pleasure.”
Emphasising the centrality of training in governance, the Chief Minister famous, “Training contributes essentially the most to the progress and prosperity of any state or nation. Over the previous 4 years, we’ve got given it the very best precedence. Earlier, below the identify of ‘Good Faculties’, folks and harmless youngsters had been misled. Faculties had been merely painted and beautified with out correct services or lecturers. Right this moment, authorities colleges in Punjab stand at par with non-public establishments, and our training mannequin is being mentioned throughout the nation.”
Highlighting monetary dedication, he stated, “A funds of ₹19,279 crore has been allotted for the monetary yr 2026–27, which is 7% increased than final yr. We’re launching the second part of the Training Revolution with ₹3,500 crore, with the World Financial institution as our associate, making it the most important training reform program.”
Itemizing key achievements, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “Punjab secured the highest place within the Nationwide Achievement Survey 2024, surpassing even Kerala, whereas Gujarat ranked sixteenth and Haryana round seventh or eighth. This achievement belongs to our authorities faculty lecturers and college students.”
He added, “In recent times, 740 college students have cleared JEE and 1,284 have cleared NEET. Authorities faculty college students scored 18% increased than the nationwide common within the survey.”
Detailing institutional enlargement, the Chief Minister famous, “118 Faculties of Eminence are being established, of which 60 are already operational. These colleges are serving to gifted college students fulfil their goals by providing training aligned with their skills and pursuits. For the primary time, 24 lakh mother and father have participated in mega PTMs.”
He additional stated, “Free uniforms have been offered to 30,000 college students in these colleges, and all streams, together with Medical and Non-Medical, can be found. Teaching for exams like Armed Forces Preparatory, NEET, JEE, and CLAT can be being offered.”
Specializing in inclusivity, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated, “Free bus companies have been began for women in Faculties of Eminence and authorities colleges in order that no lady is disadvantaged of training. Round 15,500 college students are benefiting.”
He added, “Since April 2022, 14,525 lecturers have been recruited and companies of 12,316 training division staff have been regularised. We’re additionally guaranteeing world-class coaching for principals and lecturers.”
Elaborating on capability constructing, he said, “Eight batches have been despatched to Singapore for coaching, and 264 training officers, principals, and lecturers have benefited. Three batches of 216 main lecturers had been skilled in Turku, Finland. 5 batches had been despatched to IIM Ahmedabad, the place 249 headmasters underwent management coaching. A science trainer, Gagandeep Kaur from Authorities Senior Secondary College, Sainsra Kalan in Amritsar, participated in a two-month program at California State College, USA, reflecting the dedication and functionality of our lecturers.”
On infrastructure and security, the Chief Minister stated, “We’re guaranteeing correct upkeep and security in authorities colleges. A complete of 1,932 campus managers, 1,323 safety guards, 7,876 sanitation staff, and 1,792 watchmen have been recruited. Excessive-speed fiber Wi-Fi has been offered in all authorities colleges with a funds of ₹20 crore, making Punjab the one state to realize this.”
He added, “School rooms, science labs, laptop labs, multipurpose rooms, kitchens, medical rooms, head rooms, playgrounds, and separate bathrooms for girls and boys have been constructed. College students now obtain books on time, and free uniforms are being offered. Moreover, 25 authorities colleges have been named after martyrs, freedom fighters, and eminent personalities.”
Highlighting innovation, he stated, “The Enterprise Blaster scheme has been launched to advertise entrepreneurial considering amongst college students, who’ve collectively generated ₹70 crore by their concepts. Punjab is the primary state to introduce Entrepreneurship as a topic in Class 11. Our purpose is to create job creators, not job seekers.”
On mentorship and cultural training, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann famous, “The College Mentorship Program has been launched for the primary time, the place IAS, IPS, and senior officers information college students. To commemorate the 350th Martyrdom Day of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, a 15-day program was organised to coach college students about his life and sacrifice.”
Turning to increased training reforms, he said, “Punjab has launched the nation’s first Digital Open College Coverage-2026. A world-class college can be established at Sri Anandpur Sahib within the identify of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. Guru Nanak Dev College, Amritsar, has applied the Punjabi-First Coverage to enhance entry for rural college students, and a web-based admission portal has been launched for presidency diploma schools to make sure transparency. Ten new diploma schools are deliberate, and development of a school at Bikraur in Ajnala is underway.”
Reinforcing linguistic and cultural initiatives, he added, “Below the Punjab Language Act, Punjabi has been made 100% necessary for official work. Digitisation of Punjabi literature is underway, with 18,550 books digitised to this point. Moreover, 592 uncommon manuscripts have been preserved and digitised, and over 100 books at the moment are out there on-line.”
He additional stated, “The ‘Shabdmala E-Dictionary’ has been launched as an Android app with a number of Punjabi lexicons. Portraits of 60 eminent Punjabi literary personalities have been displayed at Punjab Bhawan in New Delhi, and awards have been distributed for one of the best books in Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu.”
Cupboard Minister Harjot Singh Bains and others had been additionally current on the event.
