Jalandhar, Oct. 14 -- Chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday said the Punjab government is transforming the education system and creating opportunities to empower the youth and turn them into job providers.

Addressing a gathering at the 14th convocation of IK Gujral Punjab Technical University (IKGPTU) in Kapurthala, Mann said the government had provided 70,000 government jobs on merit while transforming government schools.

"The neglect of education and employment by previous governments had pushed young people to seek opportunities abroad. The AAP government is transforming Punjab's education system and creating employment opportunities to empower the youth to stand on their own feet. The goal is to turn job seekers into job providers...