The Punjab Government today allocated development projects worth Rs 2.32 crore to transform infrastructure in 33 government schools across Jalandhar under its bold initiative Punjab Sikhiya Kranti. The infrastructure upgrade will cover as many as 20 primary and 13 upper primary schools. Development works include the construction of smart classrooms, cluster rooms, boundary walls, toilet blocks and important repair works. These will create a conducive learning environment for students.
Mohinder Bhagat, Punjab Horticulture Minister, inaugurated projects worth Rs 34.49 lakh at government schools at Basti Sheikh, Basti Guzan and Kot Sadiq.
Under the leadership of Bhagwant Mann, Chief Minister, government schools were witnessing a transformation that resulted in increased student enrolment, the Horticulture Minister said this while addressing a gathering. He added that Rs 7.51 lakh would be spent on the construction of new smart cluster room at Government Middle Smart School School in Basti Sheikh, Rs 7.51 lakh would be spent on new smart classroom at Government Primary School (Girls) in Basti Guzan, and Rs 19.47 lakh on the construction of two classrooms, boundary wall, toilet blocks, repairing work at Government Primary School in Kot Sadiq.
Meanwhile, MLA Balkar Singh inaugurated infrastructure projects worth Rs 15.23 lakh at Government Primary Schools in Jandu Singh and Madar villages while MLA Raman Arora announced development works worth Rs 29.77 lakh across multiple schools in Rainik Bazaar, Ladowali Road, Kaki Pind, and Nehru Garden.
MLA Inderjit Kaur Mann inaugurated new facilities worth Rs 13.91 lakh for various government schools at Nakodar. This will further support the state's mission to create modern, student-friendly learning places across the state.
Meanwhile, Leader of the Democratic Teachers Front Kulwinder Singh Josan has stated that: “From tents to refreshments, everything was arranged by teachers. There were schools where grants were received only for repairs. Yet an inaugural stone had to be installed, arrangements had to be made for many guests. Also, in Congress dominant areas, the strain of inviting only AAP leaders was also borne by teachers. Some teachers have been working for the past one week making the arrangements.”
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