JALANDHAR
Taking a significant leap towards revolutionizing 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 Sikhiya 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 emphasized that under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, government schools in Punjab are witnessing a transformation that is attracting increasing student enrollment. These projects included construction of new smart cluster room at Government Middle Smart School School Basti Sheikh at Rs. 7.51 lakh, New smart Classroom at Government Primary School (Girls) Basti Guzan at Rs. 7.51 lakh, and construction of two classrooms, boundary wall, toilet blocks, repairing work at Government Primary School Kot Sadiq at Rs. 19.47 lakh.
He said the Punjab Sikhiya 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 for all. He mentioned that a large number of projects will be dedicated at Government Schools in coming days under this program.
MLA Balkar Singh inaugurated infrastructure projects worth Rs 15.23 lakh at Government Primary Schools in Jandu Singh and Madar villages. , MLA Raman Arora dedicated development works worth Rs 29.77 lakh across multiple schools in 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.