Punjab Govt committed to setting new standards in education: Bhagat
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh/Jalandhar, April 7-
Taking a significant leap towards revolutionising the education sector, the Punjab Government today dedicated development projects worth Rs 2.32 crore to upgrade infrastructure in 35 government schools across Jalandhar district under the ambitious 'Punjab Sikhya Kranti' initiative.
The infrastructure revamp covers 20 primary and 13 upper primary schools, with development works worth Rs 1.48 crore and Rs 84.47 lakh respectively. The projects include the construction of smart classrooms, cluster rooms, boundary walls, toilet blocks, and essential repair works aimed at creating a conducive learning environment.
Punjab Horticulture Minister Mohinder Bhagat inaugurated projects worth Rs 34.49 lakh in Government schools at Basti Sheikh, Basti Guzan, and Kot Sadiq.
Addressing the gathering, Mr Bhagat emphasised that under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, government schools in Punjab have been witnessing a major transformation that is helping to increase student enrolment in the government schools.