The aim of this project is to rejuvenate education in government schools (photo file: PTI)
The ‘School of Eminence’ project will upgrade 117 government schools in 23 districts, with special emphasis on grades 9 to 12
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann launched his government’s ambitious ‘School of Eminence’ project, saying it is a ‘revolutionary’ step towards a bright future for students. A budget of Rs 200 crore has been earmarked for the ‘School of Eminence’ project. The aim of this project is to revitalize education in government schools and ensure the holistic development of students to become responsible citizens. Under the School of Eminence project, 117 government schools in 23 districts will be upgraded, with a special emphasis on grades 9 to 12.
State-of-the-art infrastructure, academics, human resource management, sports, co-curricular activities and community involvement are the five pillars, a senior official said. The official said that in addition to career guidance, innovative teaching methods would be followed and students would also be guided through vocational exams.
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Mann said these schools are set up taking into account the aspirations of the freedom fighters, which will prepare the students for future needs and help make Punjab a role model in the field of education. He said the day is not far away when these government schools will provide better education than private schools. “Such schools have already revolutionized the education sector in Delhi. Now it is the turn of Punjab where this model will be successfully implemented,” he said.
The Prime Minister described teachers as nation-builders and said they have an important role to play in bringing about qualitative change in education. Speaking of his government’s decision to send 36 teachers to Singapore for training, Mann said it would help them learn best practices around the world.
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