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31 May

Punjab Aims to Become Top Education Hub and Halt Student Exodus to Canada, Says CM Bhagwant Singh Mann

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Singh Mann, Education, Harjot Singh Bains, Punjab, Sikhya Kranti, Student Toppers

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Four years after launching a sweeping transformation of Punjab’s education system, the Bhagwant Mann Government is now setting its sights on a bigger goal: turning Punjab into the country’s leading education destination and reversing the long-held perception that quality education can only be found abroad. Pointing to Punjab’s rise past Kerala in national education rankings, the growing dominance of girls among board toppers, and the success of 359 government school students in JEE Main, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said the state’s Sikhya Kranti (Education Revolution) has begun delivering tangible results on the ground. Speaking at the ‘Sitaare…

21 May

Punjab Sanitation Workers End Strike as State Government Promises Committee Resolution Within One Month

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabHarjot Singh Bains, Harpal Singh Cheema press conference, Punjab sanitation workers strike, Ravneet Singh Bittu controversy, urban local bodies Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Thursday announced that sanitation workers across various Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), municipal councils, municipal committees and nagar panchayats in Punjab have decided to withdraw their ongoing strike after successful talks with the Punjab Government. Addressing the media after a meeting with representatives of sanitation workers’ unions, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema stated, “A five member delegation from the workers’ 35 member committee held detailed discussions with Cabinet Minister Harjot Singh Bains, senior government officials and me regarding the workers’ demands.” He shared, “Several demands were resolved during the discussions, while…

20 May

Punjab Leads India in Performance Grading Index 2.0, Clinching Top Prachesta-1 Grade

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabHarjot Singh Bains, performance grading index, pgi 2.0, prachesta 1 grade, Punjab education, Sikhya Kranti

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a landmark feat for school education, Punjab has emerged as the top-performing State across the country under the Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2.0 for Stated/UTs 2024-25, released by the Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education (GoI). Notably, the PGI top rank comes just two weeks after another national endorsement. NITI Aayog Education Quality Report 2026 rated Punjab among India’s best-performing states. Sharing the remarkable achievement here on Wednesday, Punjab Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains said that Punjab has attained the Prachesta‑1 Grade (scoring between 51% and 60%)- the distinction shared only with…

23 Apr

Punjab Government ends textbook monopoly; PSEB to supply books directly to private schools

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann government, Harjot Singh Bains, private school book monopoly, PSEB textbook distribution, Punjab school education reform

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a student-centric move aimed at reshaping school education delivery, the Punjab Government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has introduced a major reform in textbook distribution for private schools. From the 2026-27 academic session, the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) will directly supply books to every Class I to XII student studying in PSEB-affiliated private schools, effectively ending the long-standing monopoly of authorised agencies and bookshops. Announcing the reform, Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains underlined that the decision is designed to improve transparency, reduce costs for families, and ensure timely availability of textbooks without dependence…

09 Apr

Harjot Singh Bains Slams Sukhbir Badal Over Akal Takht Remarks, Seeks Action

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAkal Takht controversy Punjab, Harjot Singh Bains, SGPC heritage street dispute, Sukhbir Badal

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Cabinet Minister Harjot Singh Bains on Thursday criticised Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) Chief Sukhbir Singh Badal over his remarks regarding the December 2, 2024 orders of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, stating that such statements undermine the authority of the highest temporal seat of the Sikh Panth and amount to a direct attack on its sanctity and the collective sentiments of the community. He asserted that Sri Akal Takht Sahib is the supreme spiritual and temporal authority of the Panth, and every edict issued from it is a divine command that cannot be questioned with “buts” and…

17 Mar

Global Leap for Education: Punjab Launches ₹3,500 Crore ‘Sikhya Kranti 2.0’ in Partnership with World Bank

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann Education Reform, Harjot Singh Bains, PARAKH Rankings 2024, Punjab government schools, Punjab Sikhya Kranti 2.0, World Bank Punjab Loan

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a defining milestone in Punjab’s education journey, the Bhagwant Mann Government has launched Punjab Sikhya Kranti 2.0, a transformative new phase of school education reform with a total investment of ₹3,500 crore over the next six years. The initiative aims to deepen structural reforms in government schools and align Punjab’s education ecosystem with global standards. As part of this mission, the Punjab Government has also entered into a collaboration with the World Bank to support implementation of the programme. The partnership reflects international recognition of the measurable progress Punjab has already achieved in public education reforms.…

02 Mar

Punjab Unveils India’s First Permanent All-Weather Tent City for Hola Mohalla at Sri Anandpur Sahib

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabGreen Hola Mohalla, Harjot Singh Bains, Hola Mohalla 2026, Sri Anandpur Sahib, Tent City Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a major step to strengthen pilgrimage infrastructure and promote environmental sustainability, Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains on Monday announced comprehensive arrangements, including a permanent all-weather tent city, for the ongoing Hola Mohalla celebrations at Sri Anandpur Sahib. Addressing a press conference at Punjab Bhawan, Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains unveiled a series of landmark initiatives, including India’s first permanent air-conditioned tent city and the observance of Green Hola Mohalla. “The permanent tent city was conceived after the success of a temporary structure last year and a subsequent inspection by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, following…

21 Feb

Punjab’s “Education Revolution” Sees Record Surge in JEE Mains Success for Government Schools

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann Education Reform, Harjot Singh Bains, JEE Mains 2026 Results, Punjab government schools, Punjab Shikhya Kranti

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a major boost to the Punjab Government’s education reforms under Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, as many as 305 students from Punjab Government Schools have qualified in the first attempt of the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Mains 2026, registering a remarkable 63 percent increase over last year’s 187 successful candidates. Addressing a press conference at Punjab Bhawan, the Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains described the achievement as a defining moment for the state’s school education system. Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains shared that five students from his constituency Sri Anandpur Sahib also cracked the prestigious examination.…

01 Feb

Harjot Singh Bains and Manish Sisodia advocate vedic education to shape children’s future

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBCM School Ludhiana, Education reforms, Harjot Singh Bains, Manish Sisodia, Vedic education

Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): Sanatan Seva Samiti Punjab and Ved Prachar Mandal Punjab on Saturday jointly organized an award ceremony at local BCM School to celebrate a year-long Vedic speech competition aimed at connecting students with ancient Vedic education.Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains and former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister (AAP Punjab In-charge) Manish Sisodia graced the event as chief guests. President of Sanatan Seva Samiti Punjab Vijay Sharma and President of Ved Prachar Mandal Punjab Roshan Lal Arya were also present. In his address, Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains emphasized that education is the sole pathway to meaningful societal change. "If…

10 Jan

‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’: Punjab Government Unveils School-Centric Action Plan to Shield Young Minds from Drugs

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabHarjot Singh Bains, Punjab Anti-drug campaign, school-based drug prevention, Yudh Nashean Virudh

Chandigarh/SAS Nagar, January 10, 2025— In a decisive push to tackle drug abuse at its roots, the Punjab Government has rolled out a comprehensive, school-led action plan under its ongoing ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ campaign, placing education and prevention at the centre of its strategy to safeguard young minds. The initiative, being implemented under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, positions schools and teachers as the first line of defence in Punjab’s long-term battle against drugs. Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains said the government’s focus is not only on strict action against drug smugglers but also on protecting children…