Chandigarh/Jalandhar, April 7, 2025 (Yes Punjab News)
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.
These projects included construction of a new smart cluster room at Government Middle Smart School, Basti Sheikh with the cost of Rs 7.51 lakh, a new smart classroom at Government Primary School (Girls), Basti Guzan at Rs 7.51 lakh, and construction of two classrooms, a boundary wall, toilet blocks, and repairing work at Government Primary School, Kot Sadiq at Rs 19.47 lakh.
He said the Punjab Sikhya Kranti Program will set new benchmarks in the education sector, ensuring government schools match the standards of private institutions. With facilities like smart classrooms, digital education, and free-of-cost books, the government is committed to providing quality education to all. He mentioned that a large number of projects will be dedicated at Government Schools in the coming days under this program.
Mr. Bhagat highlighted that the Punjab Government has not only strengthened school infrastructure but also sent government school teachers abroad to undergo specialised training to offer world-class education to students of the state. He added that Punjab is the first state to appoint campus managers, security guards, and provide bus services in government schools, alongside initiatives like the ‘School of Eminence’.
Meanwhile, MLA Balkar Singh inaugurated infrastructure projects worth Rs 15.23 lakh at Government Primary Schools in Jandu Singh and Madar villages. Similarly, MLA Raman Arora dedicated development works worth Rs 29.77 lakh across multiple schools including at Rainik Bazaar, Ladowali Road, Kaki Pind, and Nehru Garden.
In Nakodar, MLA Inderjit Kaur Mann inaugurated new facilities worth Rs 13.91 lakh at various Government schools, further strengthening the state’s mission to create modern, student-friendly learning spaces across Punjab.
