Taking a significant step toward further strengthening the education system in government schools, the Punjab government has dispatched a delegation of 72 teachers to Finland for specialized training. On Saturday, during a program held at the Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration in Sector-26, Chandigarh, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann flagged off the delegation of teachers.
Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains and senior officials from the Education Department were also present on this occasion. According to the government, this is the largest delegation of teachers ever sent to Finland for training. Until May 29, the delegation will undergo training there in various activities related to modern education systems, creative learning for children, practical pedagogy, and school management.
Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann stated that the efforts initiated by the Punjab government to reform the education sector have now begun to yield visible results. He noted that, in a recent NITI Aayog report, Punjab secured a top ranking in the education sector. In this regard, Punjab has even surpassed states such as Kerala, Maharashtra, and Haryana.
Positive Changes Emerging In Schools
The Chief Minister remarked that the positive impact of ‘Smart Schools’ is becoming evident across the state. He asserted that electricity, computers, and other basic amenities have now been provided in 99 percent of Punjab’s government schools. Commending the stellar performance of students particularly girls in the recently declared results of the Punjab School Education Board, he stated that this serves as proof of the improvements within the education system.
Bhagwant Mann highlighted that the Punjab government, for the first time, introduced Parent-Teacher Meetings (PTMs) in government schools an initiative that has yielded positive outcomes. He added that children are now excelling not only in academics but also in sports, thereby fostering their holistic development.
CM: No One’s Vote From Punjab Will Be Allowed To Be Deleted
While interacting with the media, the Chief Minister also addressed the special revision campaign for voter lists. He stated that during the campaign scheduled to run from June 15 to October 1 no eligible individual’s name would be allowed to be struck off the voter list, and the government remains fully vigilant regarding this matter.
Taking aim at the Central Government as well, the Chief Minister stated that petrol and diesel prices were hiked in several states immediately after the elections concluded. He remarked that the burden of inflation is being increased upon the public. Responding to a question regarding the civic body elections, he asserted that the government has carried out road construction, sewerage works, and other development projects in both cities and villages, and that the public would once again extend their support based on this work.
