CM reiterates commitment of state government to transform destiny of Youth by making them Job Givers instead of Job Seekers

Morinda (Rupnagar)(The Uttam Hindu): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday said that the state government is making concerted efforts to transform the destiny of the youth by making them job givers instead of job seekers.

Interacting with the students of Shaheed Subedar Mewa Singh School of Eminence here today, the Chief Minister said that the state government has heralded a new era of Education Revolution in Punjab. He said that this revolution is giving desired results by grooming the students for futuristic competitions and enabling them to excel in life. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that on one hand unprecedented steps have been taken to provide jobs to the youth and on the other several endeavors have been made to channelize their unbounded energy in the state.

The Chief Minister said that as runways at the airports facilitate an airplane for its smooth take off in the same manner the state government is helping the youth to realize their dreams. He said that in order to help the children of Punjab turn their dreams into reality and reach new heights in life, the state launched an “Education Revolution” in 2022. Bhagwant Singh Mann bemoaned that looking back at the past, it is truly disheartening to see how flawed policies once deprived poor children of their right to education.

However, the Chief Minister said that now the state government has taken revolutionary steps in the field of education that are now being widely appreciated across the country. He said that a total of 118 Schools of Eminence are being established in the state, with an investment of Rs 231.74 crore so far. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that these schools are considered a remarkable beginning toward a bright future for underprivileged children.

The Chief Minister said that students in these schools are being provided free uniforms, and, in particular, free bus services have been arranged for girls so that not a single girl is left behind in accessing education. He envisioned that these schools will serve as “temples of the modern era,” illuminating the lives of thousands of students. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that it is a matter of immense pride and satisfaction that students from private schools are now seeking admission into these Schools of Eminence, reflecting the success of this model.

The Chief Minister said that students are being offered specialized coaching for competitive examinations such as Armed Forces Preparation, NEET, JEE, CLAT, and NIFT. He said that it is a matter of immense pride that from Schools of Eminence and other government schools, 265 students qualified for JEE Mains, 44 cleared JEE Advanced, and 848 students qualified for NEET. Bhagwant Singh Mann further said that in another innovative initiative, the School Mentorship Programme has been launched, under which senior officers are guiding students in government schools.

Likewise, the Chief Minister said that the concept of Parent-Teacher Meetings has also been introduced and has received overwhelming support from parents. He said that Punjab currently has 19,200 government schools, and nearly 25 lakh parents have participated in PTMs. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the state government is making determined efforts to bridge the gap between government and private schools in terms of quality and facilities.