Better school infrastructure key to quality education: CM Mann

The Punjab government has upgraded infrastructure in nearly 600 government schools, benefiting more than 2 lakh students, under its flagship Punjab Sikhiya Kranti initiative.

The upgrades are part of a statewide inauguration drive running from October 27 to November 14. The initiative aims to improve facilities and create better learning environments in government schools.

The work includes the construction and renovation of classrooms, science laboratories, libraries, art and craft rooms and other essential facilities.

Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said the government wanted to make public schools institutions that children and parents could be proud of.

He said improving school infrastructure was an important part of the government’s efforts to raise educational standards and provide students with a better learning environment.

Inauguration ceremonies are being held across Punjab, with ministers, MLAs, local representatives, community leaders, parents and members of School Management Committees taking part.

Teachers have also welcomed the improvements, saying better facilities are helping them engage students and deliver lessons more effectively.

Amarjit Singh Chahal, a teacher at Government Senior Secondary School, Ranghrial, in Mansa district, said improved classrooms and laboratories had made teaching more effective and increased student engagement.

Lavjeet Grewal, a teacher at Government Primary School, Chananwala, in Fazilka district, said the improved infrastructure had made schools more welcoming and contributed to better student attendance.

The government said it would continue to upgrade classrooms, laboratories, libraries and other facilities under Punjab Sikhiya Kranti.

It also plans to involve parents, school management committees and local communities in improving government schools, with the aim of increasing attendance, participation and learning outcomes.