Sikhya Kranti: EM Bains Inaugurates Infrastructure Projects In Ten Govt Schools Of Sri Anandpur Sahib

Chandigarh/ Sri Anandpur Sahib, April 15: Transforming the state’s education landscape by ensuring the state-of-the-art infrastructure in government schools, Punjab School Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains today inaugurated developed infrastructure projects worth over Rs 84 lakh in ten schools of Sri Anandpur Sahib Constituency as a part of “Sikhya Kranti” initiative.

The Education Minister inaugurated infrastructure development projects in high, middle, and primary schools of the constituency.

The inaugurated projects include a boundary wall constructed with Rs 5.10 lakh and rooms renovated with Rs 6.31 lakh at Government Primary Smart School Majara, a boundary wall and renovation works worth Rs 12.6 lakh at Government Primary Smart School Lang Majari, new toilet block and renovation works worth Rs 5.67 lakh at Government Primary Smart School Chandesar, classroom renovation works worth Rs 7.33 lakh at Government Primary Smart School Mehroli, a boundary wall and other development works with Rs 8 lakh at Government Primary Smart School Khamera, classroom renovation with Rs 4.85 lakh at Government Primary Smart School Ghnaru, new classrooms and classroom renovation worth for Rs. 11.16 lakh at Government Primary Smart School Agampur, a boundary wall constructed with Rs. 2 lakh at Government Middle School Gara, and three classrooms and a boundary wall constructed at a cost of Rs. 21.53 lakh at Government High School Agampur. The Education Minister also announced additional grants of Rs. 10 lakh for Government Primary Smart School Majara and Rs. 40 lakh for Government Primary Smart School Chandesar. Fueling hopes for a brighter future in the state, he said that the Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government has launched the ambitious “Sikhya Kranti” program to revamp government schools and elevate educational standards in the state. The program aims to ensure that children from ordinary households receiving education in government schools become valuable assets in this era of global competition. The Government schools are now equipped with a range of modern facilities, including high-speed Wi-Fi connections, clean drinking water, separate toilets for boys and girls, boundary walls, smart classrooms, integrated science labs, interactive panels, playgrounds, and modern furniture. This significant investment in infrastructure aims to create a conducive learning environment for students, he added. The Education Minister highlighted the Punjab government's commitment to transforming government schools into centres of excellence, emphasising their evolution into "Schools of Eminence," "Schools of Happiness," and "Schools of Brilliance." To further enhance the quality of education, teachers and school heads are being sent to prestigious foreign institutes for professional development and skill enhancement. This investment in human capital aims to elevate educational standards and ensure that government schools surpass private schools in terms of quality.

The Education Minister emphasised that the Punjab Government is not only providing high-quality education but also fostering a supportive learning environment in government schools.