Chandigarh, November 10, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
The Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab Government has launched a statewide School Infrastructure Inaugural Drive under its flagship Punjab Sikhiya Kranti initiative, with upgrades in nearly 600 government schools benefiting more than 2 lakh students.
The drive, being held from October 27 to November 14, 2026, marks a major phase in the state’s efforts to improve government school infrastructure and create modern, well-equipped and student-friendly learning spaces.
Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said the government was committed to transforming government schools into institutions that children and parents could be proud of. He said the infrastructure improvements were aimed at providing students with a better learning environment alongside efforts to improve educational outcomes.
The upgradation works include the construction and renovation of classrooms, science laboratories, libraries, art and craft rooms and other essential facilities. According to the government, the improvements are intended to make learning more engaging and help teachers deliver lessons more effectively.
Inaugural ceremonies are being organised across districts with the participation of Cabinet Ministers, MLAs, local representatives, community leaders, School Management Committees and parents.
Teachers have also highlighted the impact of the improvements. Amarjit Singh Chahal, a teacher at Government Senior Secondary School, Ranghrial, Mansa, said better classrooms, laboratories and learning spaces had helped teachers deliver lessons more effectively and improve student engagement.
Lavjeet Grewal, a teacher at Government Primary School, Chananwala, Fazilka, said the infrastructure transformation had made schools more welcoming and functional, while improving attendance and creating a more positive learning environment.
The government said it would continue upgrading classrooms, laboratories, libraries and other facilities under Punjab Sikhiya Kranti. The initiative also seeks to strengthen community participation by involving parents, School Management Committees and local representatives in the development of government schools.
The programme is part of the state’s broader effort to build a modern, inclusive and high-quality education system and contribute to the vision of Rangla Punjab.
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