Rs, 6.56-CR project to cover over 93K class 10 Govt Schools’ Girl students, says Bains
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, March 2-
In an innovative move aimed at empowering the young women with valuable insights for future career planning and personal development, Punjab Government has introduced Psychometric tests for girl students to discover their strength and aptitude. The psychometric tests will be conducted on class 10th girl students studying in government schools.
Divulging the details about the project, Punjab School Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains informed that the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) has allocated over Rs. 6.56 crore to all districts for conducting psychometric tests for 10th-grade girls in government schools. This program will benefit as many as 93,819 students, with all girls to be covered by March 31st, 2025.
To ensure smooth implementation, district-level committees have been formed under the leadership of District
Education Officers (Secondary) across Punjab. These committees will oversee the testing process and monitor all operations within their respective districts.