Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, March 3-
Punjab cabinet minister Harjot Singh Bains, along with the Finland Ambassador to India Kimmo Lahdevirta, inaugurated one-week training for 2nd batch of 72 primary school teachers here today.
After inaugurating the training program at Punjab Bhawan, Bains said this batch of teachers will depart to Finland on March 15 for two-week training at University of Turku under the knowledge exchange program.
Discussing the successful completion of the first batch's training from October 21 to November 8 last year at University of Turku,the Education Minister held threadbare deliberations with the Finland Ambassador to India, Kimmo Lahdevirta and experts from the University of Turku to further enhance collaboration in the field of education between Punjab and Finland to elevate the standards of school education in the state. He emphasised on the further strengthening ties with the Finland, which is known for its world-class education system.
Reaffirming the commitment of Punjab Government to provide world-class education in the state, Bains expressed keen interest in learning from Finland's innovative educational practices, particularly in areas like elementary education, teacher training, and digital learning.