Punjab tops national education survey

Punjab has secured the top position in the National Achievement Survey (NAS), a milestone attributed to the educational reforms initiated under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann. The achievement is being hailed as a matter of pride for the state.

Addressing the media, AAP’s state spokesperson and Phagwara constituency in-charge Harnoor Singh (Harji) Mann said the government’s efforts had brought transformative changes to the education sector. He highlighted that 118 government “Schools of Eminence” now offer world-class facilities, while 1,137 students from Punjab cleared competitive exams such as NEET and JEE this year.

The state has also introduced free bus services for government school students and sent principals and teachers to Singapore and Finland for advanced training. According to official figures, 79,263 students have shifted from private to government schools in recent months.

Mann further noted that the government had allocated Rs 10.32 crore in seed money to encourage students to become job creators rather than job seekers. He claimed Punjab’s education model was drawing attention not only from other Indian states but also internationally.

Criticising previous administrations, he said no substantial efforts were made earlier to improve public education, forcing parents to pay for costly private schooling. This, he argued, left many students deprived of higher education opportunities and pushed them towards low-paying jobs abroad.

“With the current reforms, the picture is changing,” Mann said, adding that in the coming years, Punjab’s educated youth would be seen serving across the country in roles such as IAS and IPS officers.