Mega SMC Meeting at over 19K Government Schools paves way for improved school infrastructure & student well-being, says Bains
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, February 11-
To promote democratic school governance system in the state, Punjab School Education Department on Tuesday held a Mega School Management Committee (SMC) meeting in all the 19,110 government schools across the state, allowing parents of the pupils and community representatives to play a direct role in school decision-making.
Disclosing this here today, cabinet minister Harjot Singh Bains said that this time, the Mega SMC meeting was focused on cleanliness and hygiene in school campuses. SMC members and parents conducted rounds of their respective schools to evaluate sanitation conditions, identify areas needing improvement, and suggest local solutions. Additionally, they also discussed beautification efforts and long-term maintenance plans aimed at creating a healthier and more conducive learning environment for students in schools.
The School Education Minister said that the idea of “School da Badlaav, SMC de Naal” was at the heart of today’s discussions, emphasising that school transformation is only possible through collective effort. Parents and SMC members actively engaged in discussions and brainstormed on improving school infrastructure, student well-being, and academic progress.