Reiterating the State Government’s firm commitment for empowering girls in Punjab, Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Wednesday said that Government is laying special emphasis on girls’ education in State. Channi, in a meeting with girl students and the management committee of SBS Khalsa College (girls) in Padiala, said that quality education is a key to empower girls in State so that their in-built multitasking abilities can be brought out for society’s development. He said that girls have talent of huge capabilities and by giving quality education and equal participation in decision making, they can become a lighthouse for others.
He stated that an educated woman leaves an indelible imprint on society and motivates others to follow her. “Punjab Government is already taking several initiatives to empower the girls in the society so that they can contribute to the welfare of the society,” he said. The Chief Minister said that he would soon hold a meeting with sarpanches and panches of Kharar and would ensure all-around development of the entire constituency.