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Chandigarh, October 23 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday said the government is trying to transform the youth from job seekers to job creators.
Interacting with students of Shaheed Subedar Mewa Singh School of Eminence in Morinda town, the Chief Minister said the government has ushered in a new era of “education revolution” in Punjab.
He said that this revolution is giving the desired results by preparing the students for future competitions and enabling them to excel in life.
CM Mann said that on one hand unprecedented steps have been taken to provide employment to the youth and on the other hand many efforts have been made to harness their immense energy in the state.
The Chief Minister said that just as the runways at airports make it easier for airplanes to take off, similarly the state government is helping the youth to realize their dreams.
He said that to help the children of Punjab turn their dreams into reality and reach new heights in life, the state launched Education Revolution in 2022.
CM Mann said that looking at the past, it is indeed disappointing to see how flawed policies had once denied poor children the right to education.
He said that 118 Schools of Eminence are being established in the state with an investment of Rs 231.74 crore. These schools are considered a remarkable beginning towards a bright future for underprivileged children.
The Chief Minister said that free uniforms are being provided to students in these schools, and free bus services have been arranged especially for girls so that not even a single girl is left behind in getting education.
He envisioned that these schools would serve as “temples of the modern age”, brightening the lives of thousands of students.
CM Mann said that it is a matter of immense pride and satisfaction that students from private schools now seek admission in these excellent schools, which shows the success of this model.
Similarly, the Chief Minister said that the concept of parent-teacher meeting has also been introduced and it has received overwhelming support from parents.
He said there are currently 19,200 government schools in Punjab and around 25 lakh parents have participated in parent-teacher meetings.
–IANS
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