Nawanshahr, April 7- Starting a new era of ‘Education Revolution’ in the state, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann today gave a big boost to the education sector in the state at a cost of Rs 2000 crore under ‘Education Revolution’.
Addressing the gathering after dedicating the new block of the ultra-modern ‘School of Eminence’ to the people here, the Chief Minister said that the Punjab government is making concerted efforts to revive the health and education system in the state. The Chief Minister said, “Till now it was the compulsion of the common man to send his child to a government school, but now with the revamping of the education system, now the parents will want their child to get education from a government school.” Bhagwant Singh Mann said that ‘Schools of Eminence’ have been established across the state to provide quality education to the students.
The Chief Minister said that the state government is committed to the welfare of every section of the society, especially the youth, for which no stone will be left unturned. He said that the state government is making every possible effort to prepare the students for various competitions. He said that now the students are performing brilliantly in the field of education. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that his focus is on ensuring the all-round development of the state and the prosperity of the people.
The Chief Minister said that the previous governments never paid attention to providing quality education to the students. He said that the sons and daughters of big political leaders used to study in convent schools in the mountains, due to which they never paid attention to government schools. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that during the previous governments, government schools were just ‘mid-day-meal centres’ instead of education.
The Chief Minister said that those who deprived students of quality education and those who have desecrated the holy Sri Guru Granth Sahib are being punished for their sins. He said that the people have already removed such leaders from power and now they are in political obscurity. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that Punjabis will never forgive these culprits for their sins and will teach them a lesson.
The Chief Minister said that the state government is sending teachers abroad and even to prestigious national institutions so that their teaching skills can be further honed. He said that well-trained staff has helped in increasing the enrolment rate in government schools in the state. He said that Punjab is witnessing an education revolution across the country as the state government has laid great emphasis on it. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that now the teachers and principals are focusing only on education as the state government has recruited sufficient staff for the rest of the school work.
The Chief Minister said that it is a matter of great pride that more than 54000 jobs have been provided to the youth of the state. He said that all the jobs have been given on the basis of complete merit without any corruption or nepotism. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that with this, the youth are becoming active partners in the socio-economic development of Punjab.
The Chief Minister said that the state government has launched a 'war against drugs' against the evil of drugs and the boundless energy of the youth is being channelized in a positive direction. He said that it is very important to save the generations of the state from the evil of drugs as Punjab has already suffered immense loss of manpower due to this evil. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the state government has started this campaign with the active cooperation of the common man so that the evil of drugs can be eradicated from the state.
The Chief Minister said that the state government cannot tolerate at any cost that the houses of drug addicts are in ruins while drug traffickers are enjoying life. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the state government has already broken the supply chain of drugs and the big fish involved in this heinous crime have been thrown behind bars. He said that for the first time, the illegally acquired property of drug traffickers is being destroyed/seized by the state government so that no one else gets involved in this business. The Chief Minister said that the state government is implementing the ‘School Mentorship Programme’ in the state, through which it is being ensured that IAS/IPS officers adopt rural schools across the state and guide the students to achieve success in life. He said that this pilot project will be started in 80 ‘Schools of Eminence’ of the state and each officer will be allotted a school for five years, irrespective of the posting of the concerned officer during that period. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that this step will further strengthen the learning environment through interaction of the officers with the students and teachers. Along with this, the officers will prepare the students for competitive examinations and ensure training to the teachers to upgrade their skills.
The Chief Minister said that these officers will mobilize resources for the development of these schools and act as ‘resource persons’. He said that these officers will not perform their duties as bosses but as guides and it will be a voluntary service and interested officers will have to perform this task along with their pre-assigned duties. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that this step will bring further revolution in the education sector in the state.
The Chief Minister said that it is gratifying that very bright students are studying in these schools. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the Punjab government has given a big boost by allocating 11 percent of the total budget, which is Rs 18,047 crore, for the education sector. He said that this will help in creating a new, prosperous and progressive Punjab. He said that his government has focused its full attention on the development of the education sector to provide quality education to the students.
The Chief Minister said that the Punjab government is conducting Parent-Teacher Meetings (PTM) in government schools across the state. He said that lakhs of parents across the state are inquiring about the education being given to their children, the environment, curriculum and other things. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that it will also provide an opportunity for teachers to explain the performance of students in schools.
Meanwhile, former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said that the state government is working day and night to help students realize their dreams. He said that the education sector is being completely transformed in the state. Manish Sisodia said that we had promised that we will not be a part of the politics of dividing people on communal lines but are making the youth capable and capable through quality education.
The former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister said that in the last three years, the direction and condition of more than 12000 schools in the state have completely changed. He said that three years ago the image of government schools was poor but currently 29 lakh students are being provided with first class facilities in government schools across the state. Manish Sisodia said that these schools have very capable and talented teachers.
The former Deputy Chief Minister said that the state government is implementing a two-pronged strategy to eradicate drugs. He said that on the one hand, strict action is being taken against drug traffickers to break the supply line, on the other hand, quality education is being provided to the youth so that with the education of the youth, there will be no demand for drugs. Manish Sisodia said that with these efforts, Punjab will soon emerge as a drug-free state.
The former Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi said that quality education is being provided to every child in Punjab, while on the other hand, the newly formed government in Delhi is depriving children of poor families of quality education. He said that the fees in private schools of Delhi have been doubled which is a direct loot of the common people especially the weaker sections. Manish Sisodia said that Punjab has emerged as the protector of the poor and weaker sections.
On this occasion, MP Malvinder Singh Kang, MLAs Dr. Sukhwinder Kumar Sukhi and Nachhatar Pal, Secretary Education Anindita Mitra and other personalities were also present.