•Mega SMC Meeting at over 19K Government Schools paves way for improved school infrastructure & student well-being, says Harjot Bains
•Meeting focused on cleanliness & hygiene in schools: Education Minister
•CM Mann led Punjab Govt committed to making Punjab’s education system the best in the country
Chandigarh, February 11:
To promote democratic school governance system in the state, Punjab School Education Department on Tuesday held a Mega School Management Committee (SMC) meeting in all the 19,110 government schools across the state, allowing parents of the pupils and community representatives to play a direct role in school decision-making.
Disclosing this here today, Punjab School Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains said that this time, the Mega SMC meeting was focused on cleanliness and hygiene in school campuses. SMC members and parents conducted rounds of their respective schools to evaluate sanitation conditions, identify areas needing improvement, and suggest local solutions. Additionally, they also discussed beautification efforts and long-term maintenance plans aimed at creating a healthier and more conducive learning environment for students in schools.
The School Education Minister said that the idea of “School da Badlaav, SMC de Naal” was at the heart of today’s discussions, emphasising that school transformation is only possible through collective effort. Parents and SMC members actively engaged in discussions and brainstormed on improving school infrastructure, student well-being, and academic progress.
S. Harjot Singh Bains commended the school heads and staff for successfully conducting the Mega SMC meeting, while reaffirming Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government’s commitment to making Punjab’s education system the best in the country.
He stated that today’s Mega SMC meeting will play a crucial role in further transforming school governance, leading to improvements in various aspects of the educational environment. This initiative aims to enhance collaboration between parents, community members, and school staff, ultimately helping to achieve the overarching goals of a more effective and inclusive education system in Punjab. By fostering a culture of collective responsibility and active participation, the meeting will bring positive changes that benefit students.
The School Education Minister emphasised that the department will continue in its efforts to strengthen community engagement and participatory school governance, which ensures that every child in Punjab receives a quality education in a well-maintained and supportive environment, fostering an atmosphere where students can thrive academically and socially.
Meanwhile, Panchayat members, district officials, and department representatives across Punjab visited schools to observe the meetings and assess on-ground participation. After the meeting, a SMC Member from School of Eminence, Banur shared, “after attending today’s discussion made me realise that we, as parents, have the power to bring positive change to our children’s schools. It is encouraging to see such initiatives that involve us directly.”
