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Punjab Launches Mass Teacher Training Initiative to Combat Student Substance Abuse and Support Mental Health

Punjab Launches Mass Teacher Training Initiative to Combat Student Substance Abuse and Support Mental Health

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant step to strengthen its fight against drug abuse and to promote mental wellbeing of the students, the Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab Government began an extensive teachers’ awareness and capacity-building programme across 12 districts under its flagship anti-drug campaign, ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’, this past week. The objective of the initiative is to equip more than 21,850 teachers with the capacity and practical skills needed to identify early signs of mental health concerns and drug abuse among students and to intervene in time. The drive was kicked off in Fazilka and Tarn Taran on Monday, where over…
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Punjab’s Education Revolution: Teachers Trained, Government Schools Witness Enrollment Surge

Punjab’s Education Revolution: Teachers Trained, Government Schools Witness Enrollment Surge

Chandigarh, March 8, 2025: Punjab is undergoing a major transformation in its education system, with a strong focus on improving teaching methods and enhancing the quality of learning in government schools. The state government has launched a series of teacher training programs, ensuring that educators adopt modern and effective teaching strategies. Principals Sent to Singapore for Training As part of this initiative, the seventh batch of school principals has been sent to Singapore for an advanced leadership training program. This exposure is expected to help them implement global best practices in school management and classroom teaching. Officials believe this will…
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