Harjot Singh Bains Archives

22 Jul

Punjab Becomes First Indian State to Introduce Artificial Intelligence in School Curriculum From Class I to XII

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabHarjot Singh Bains, Manish Sisodia, PSEB AI curriculum, Punjab AI education, Sarbat AI, School Education

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a landmark move to transform school education, Punjab has become the first state in India to introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a mainstream subject from Class I to XII. The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) will roll out the curriculum in a phased manner under the ‘Sarbat.AI’ project, making it one of the country’s largest statewide AI education missions and positioning Punjab as a national leader in future-ready learning. Punjab School Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains, along with former Delhi Education Minister Manish Sisodia, launched the project in the presence of education experts, technology partners and…

21 Jul

Punjab’s Business Class Programme Helps Students Launch Over 20,000 Ventures in First Year

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaBhagwant Mann, Business Class, Harjot Singh Bains, Punjab education, Sikhya Kranti, Student entrepreneurs

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab’s ‘Sikhya Kranti’ (education revolution) under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has delivered encouraging results through the Business Class programme introduced in Higher and Technical Education institutions across the state. Introduced as a mandatory subject for students pursuing B.Com., BBA, B.Tech. and B.Voc. courses, and students studying in ITIs and Polytechnics the programme covered nearly 95,000 students across Punjab during its first year. As part of the programme, 25,693 students started their own businesses, while 20,241 of these ventures have already generated nearly ₹90 crore in revenue. On this achievement, Punjab Higher and Technical…

19 Jul

882 Punjab Government School Students Crack NEET-UG 2026, Marking 100% Rise in Two Years

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabGovernment school results, Harjot Singh Bains, NEET UG 2026, Punjab education, Sikhya Kranti

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a major boost to Punjab’s public education system, 882 students from government schools in the state have qualified the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET-UG) 2026. The results were declared following a nationwide re-examination conducted after the cancellation of the original paper due to a leak. Sharing the details, Punjab Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains congratulated the NEET qualifiers and wished them success in the medical field. “Once again, students from our government schools have proven that quality education and hard-work go hand in hand. This year, 882 of our students have qualified NEET, reflecting the sustained…

12 Jun

Local Government Minister Harjot Singh Bains Issues Strict June 30 Deadline to Make Ludhiana Pothole and Manhole Free

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabHarjot Singh Bains, Ludhiana civic infrastructure, Mission Clean Punjab, Monsoon Preparedness

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Setting June 30 as the deadline to make Ludhiana “manhole-free and pothole-free”, Punjab Local Government Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains on Friday directed all municipal officials to report on the ground daily from 7 am to 8 am under “Mission Clean Punjab” launched by Chief Minister S Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government. During an early-morning surprise inspection of Ludhiana Municipal Corporation (MC) areas, S. Harjot Singh Bains took a serious note of stagnant rainwater and garbage along National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) roads passing through the city. “If the NHAI does not clean the road,…

12 Jun

Local Government Minister Harjot Singh Bains Announces Major Urban Infrastructure Push Across Tricity’s Peripheral Towns

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabHarjot Singh Bains, Punjab development, Tricity infrastructure, urban mobility

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a major initiative to strengthen urban infrastructure and improve civic amenities across the Tricity’s peripheral towns, Punjab Local Government Minister Harjot Singh Bains on Friday announced a series of time-bound development projects for Municipal Councils Kharar, Derabassi, Zirakpur, Nayagaon, Banur, Kurali and Gharuan. Reviewing the progress of ongoing works with Executive Officers here at Municipal Bhawan, the Local Government Minister also directed officials to ensure strict adherence to timelines and ordered weekly reviews of all projects. After the review meeting, Local Government Minister Harjot Singh Bains said that more than 250 kilometres of roads are currently…

08 Jun

Local Government Minister Harjot Singh Bains Launches Mission Clean Punjab With Mandatory Early Morning Field Checks

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabcivic body inspection, Harjot Singh Bains, Mission Clean Punjab, Punjab local government, urban sanitation

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a first-of-its-kind move to fix urban sanitation, Punjab Local Government Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains on Monday launched ‘Mission Clean Punjab’, a technology-driven drive that will put all civic officials, from top to bottom, on the ground daily from 7 AM to 8 AM. Unveiling the ambitious ‘Mission Clean Punjab’ at the department’s headquarters here on Monday, S. Bains reviewed the drive’s first day through video call with field officials. He shared that the initiative will be powered by an AI-integrated mobile application, surprise checks and weekly progress reports on cleanliness. Under the initiative, S. Bains…

06 Jun

Punjab University to Launch AI, Robotics and Agriculture Courses from 2026-27 Session

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAI and Machine Learning, Harjot Singh Bains, Punjab education, Sardar Beant Singh State University

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains on Saturday announced the introduction of five new industry-oriented and skill-based academic programmes at Sardar Beant Singh State University, Gurdaspur, from the 2026-27 academic session.The new courses include B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, B.Tech in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, B.Pharmacy, B.Sc Agriculture, and five-year integrated programmes in MCA, MBA and M.Sc.Bains said the initiative is part of the Punjab Government’s broader strategy to transform higher education into a more employment-oriented and globally competitive system under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann.Highlighting the changing demands of the job…

04 Jun

Punjab Government Swiftly Moves to Draft Law Curbing Private School Fee Hikes

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab: Punjab Government, Bhagwant Singh Mann, fee hike law, Harjot Singh Bains, private school fees

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Less than 24 hours after CM Bhagwant Singh Mann announced sweeping reforms to curb arbitrary fee hikes by private schools, the Punjab Government has moved swiftly to translate the decision into law. School Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains has written to the Secretary, School Education Department, directing the immediate drafting of legislation that will regulate private school fees, enforce transparency and accountability, and protect more than 32 lakh students and their families from unjustified financial burden. The proposed legislation will cap annual fee hikes at 5% and require schools that have increased fees beyond the prescribed 15%…

02 Jun

Punjab Government School Students Record 34 Percent Surge in IIT Qualifiers Under Sikhya Kranti

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabHarjot Singh Bains, IIT qualifiers, JEE Advanced 2026, Punjab education, School of Eminence, Sikhya Kranti

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Mann Govt’s Sikhya Kranti shatters ‘IIT onlIn a resounding endorsement of “Punjab Sikhya Kranti” initiative, 59 students from Punjab government schools have qualified JEE Advanced 2026, India’s toughest engineering entrance exam, registering a sharp 34% surge from 44 qualifiers in 2025, informed Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains. Expressing delight over the achievement, Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains congratulated the 59 successful students, their parents and teachers, whose dedication made this feat possible. Sharing the district-wise break-up, the Education Minister said that Patiala district emerged as the top-performing district with 11 qualifiers, followed by Sangrur with…

02 Jun

Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains Orders Probe into Amritsar Student Suicide, Abetment Case Registered Against School Management

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Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains has taken a strong stance in the case of a Class XII student who allegedly died by suicide following alleged harassment by a private school in Amritsar. Acting on the matter, authorities have registered a case of abetment to suicide against members of the school management and initiated a detailed investigation. The minister said the government was treating the incident with utmost seriousness and assured that a fair and impartial probe would be conducted. He added that strict legal action would be taken against anyone found responsible. The role of the…