Reaffirming the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) – led State Government’s commitment to transforming Punjab’s education landscape, Cabinet Ministers, MLAs, and senior leaders on Wednesday inaugurated a series of school infrastructure projects under the state’s ambitious 54-day-long ‘Sikhya Kranti’ campaign, launched on Monday.
School Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains emphasized the government's special focus on border districts. “All border-area schools will receive modern infrastructure and additional teachers,” Bains announced while inaugurating projects worth Rs 4.25 crore in Amritsar and Tarn Taran. “Over 300 new teachers have already been deployed in the last two years, and Rs 35 crore has been spent in Khemkaran constituency alone,” he added. Highlighting a record 12 percent allocation for education in the 2025-26 budget, he said that this is the highest-ever commitment to education in the state’s history.
Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan, echoing similar sentiments, also inaugurated various school projects in Kotkapura. “Our government will continue to allocate a major share of the budget for education. We are equipping schools with computer labs, digital boards, and even sending teachers abroad for training,” he said, noting a visible shift of students from private to government schools.
Power Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO, inaugurating projects worth Rs 1.54 crore in Jandiala, declared, “After 70 years, we are witnessing a true education revolution. Modern labs, internet connectivity, and quality playgrounds are now a reality in even the most remote border schools.” He slammed previous administrations for neglecting educational infrastructure, asserting, “If they had done their job, we’d be modernizing further, not building from scratch.”
Food and Civil Supplies Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak credited the visionary leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Education Minister Bains for the radical transformation in schools across Pathankot. Inaugurating projects in Bhoa and Sujanpur constituencies, Kataruchak said: “We are building libraries, science labs, toilets, and boundary walls — basic yet long-ignored necessities. Enrollment in government schools has surged, and public trust is being restored.”
Water Resources Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal added to the momentum, launching projects worth Rs 84.36 lakh in Lehragaga. “This campaign is already yielding results — 200 government school students cleared JEE Mains this year. Transparent recruitments and better infrastructure are making our schools preferred over private ones,” he said, after honouring high-achieving students.
The statewide roll-out of Sikhya Kranti is a flagship initiative aimed at redefining Punjab’s government school ecosystem. With consistent ministerial visits, transparent teacher recruitment, and infrastructural upgrades, the campaign is fast reshaping public perception and reviving faith in public education.
