To enhance the general knowledge level of the students of state government schools across the state, the Punjab Government has launched ‘Udaan’ project.
As of now, the ambitious project has been launched in 1082 government schools for the students studying in Class VI to XII in the state.
“The object of Udaan is to improve and enhance the general knowledge level besides making the students efficient for competitive exams,” said Punjab Education Minister Sikander Singh Maluka.
He said that through this project, students will be made aware about the current national and international affairs so that they can appear in the competitive exams after passing class X and XII examination.
“Punjab government has also imparted training to the staff of 445 schools in this regard and after completion of training, 422 more schools are brought under the ambit of Udaan,” he added.
Maluka added that total 90 sheets would be provided during the working days from July to December, with each sheet carrying 10 general knowledge question, being sent via e-mail to the connected schools. “The same will be placed on the notice board for the students,” he added.
In addition, Punjab government is also making attempts to promote Punjabi culture in the schools. For the purpose, the state government would include 10 more topics concerning Punjabi culture in the schools under the project Udaan.