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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…

Haryana to Reward Top-Performing School Management Committees, Launches ‘SACH’ Portal

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaFinancial autonomy, Haryana, Nayab Singh Saini, SACH portal, School Education, School Management Committees

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Government of Haryana has announced a series of major incentives and financial upgrades aimed at empowering School Management Committees (SMCs) across the state. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini declared that the best-performing SMCs at the block level will receive a reward of 10 lakh rupees, which must be utilized for the overall development of their respective schools. The evaluation and selection of the top committees will be conducted through the newly launched "SACH" portal, which is designed to monitor and assess the performance of government schools effectively. In a significant move to reduce bureaucratic delays,…

Education Gets 12% of Punjab’s Budget: Major Boost for Schools & Colleges

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabEducation Sector Allocation, Higher Education Funding, Punjab Budget 2025-26, School Education

Chandigarh, March 26, 2025: In a landmark move, the Punjab government has earmarked ₹17,975 crore for the education sector in its 2025-26 budget, representing 12% of the total expenditure. This substantial allocation underscores the state's commitment to enhancing educational infrastructure and quality across all levels.Key Allocations:School Education: ₹1,240 crore has been designated for the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan, aiming to improve school effectiveness measured in terms of equal opportunities for schooling and equitable learning outcomes. Additionally, ₹466 crore is set aside for the Pradhan Mantri Poshan Yojana, focusing on providing nutritious meals to students. Higher Education: Universities and constituent colleges are…