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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Saturday launched the Schools of Eminence, saying the project as a "revolutionary" step in ensuring a golden future for the students and a giant leap towards making the state a real frontrunner in education. The government has earmarked a budget of Rs 200 crore for the project, under which 117 state-run schools in 23 districts will be upgraded with a special emphasis on classes 9 to 12. The project aims at reimagining education in state-run schools envisioning holistic development of students and preparing them to be responsible citizens. Besides career-related counseling, innovative teaching practices will be followed and guidance for professional exams will also be provided to students.
The government of Punjab has announced the new education policy 2023 for all government school teachers. The Punjab government has made a number of changes, including making education till 5th grade in the national language Urdu, making English an optional language from 6th to 8th grade, introducing a four year undergraduate program, increasing the Gross Enrolment Ratio in higher education up to 50%, introducing flexibility in attaining higher education, promoting multi-discipline approach in specialized universities, and establishing Gender Inclusion Fund. The challenge for the Punjab government is to implement the policy while following an independent line in the best interest of the people of the state.
