New Delhi, Sept. 5 -- Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday pointed out his government's education reforms have transformed Punjab's government school system, with the state moving from 27 rank in education in 2021 to No 1 in primary education, while announcing the government's vision to make Punjab a global education hub.
During a state-level Teachers' Day function in Mohali, the Chief Minister highlighted international training for teachers, 118 Schools of Eminence, Wi-Fi connectivity in 16,348 schools, Business Blasters and stronger parent participation through PTMs as key drivers of the transformation, while also honouring 50 teachers for their outstanding services.
Sharing a few snippets on X, CM Mann stated, "Today, at the state-level event held in Mohali on the occasion of Teachers' Day, paid tribute to Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan and honoured teachers who have rendered outstanding services.
'Taking the education sector to greater heights is our top priority. International training for teachers, the establishment of 118 Schools of Eminence (SoE), and providing Wi-Fi facilities in 16,348 schools are important steps taken in this direction,' Mann said.
He added, through the Business Blasters programme, we are empowering students to become not job seekers, but job creators. Let us work together to build an educated, skilled and 'Rangla Punjab'. Inquilab Zindabad.'
Addressing the gathering during the state-level Teachers' Day function in Mohali, Mann said, "My dream is to make Punjab a global education hub. Due to the revolutionary steps taken by our government in the education sector, the day is not far when teachers from across the world will come to Punjab to receive training."
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