Vocational Reforms to Secure the Future of Coming Generations, Says Health Minister
Classroom Dedicated for Children with Special Needs at Government Primary School, Tafazzalpura
Patiala, May 22
Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Balbir Singh today stated that the education reforms undertaken over the past three years under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann are beginning to yield tangible results. Highlighting the state’s commitment to educational transformation, Dr. Balbir Singh noted that improvements in school infrastructure, recruitment of teachers, and overseas training programs are now reflecting in the exceptional performance of students in board examinations.
“The recent outstanding results of Class 10 and 12 students are a testament to Punjab’s journey towards a vibrant ‘Rangla Punjab,’ with the youth playing a central role in this progress,” said Dr. Balbir Singh. He emphasized that a significant investment of ₹2,000 crore has been made to modernize infrastructure in government schools, providing students—especially in rural areas—with access to modern and high-quality facilities. As a result, rural government schools have recorded a commendable pass percentage of 96.09%.
During the inauguration of development works at government schools in Tafazzalpura, Roargarh, Rohti Ghas, and Ramgarh Chhanna, Dr. Balbir Singh reviewed projects created by students under the innovative Business Blaster scheme. He lauded the quality of the student-made models, food items, and decorative materials, stating that the initiative holds the potential to cultivate a new generation of entrepreneurs in Punjab.
Dr. Balbir Singh also described the launch of Schools of Eminence, Schools of Happiness, and Schools of Brilliance as a landmark in the evolution of Punjab’s educational ecosystem. On the occasion, he dedicated a newly constructed classroom for children with special needs at the Government Primary School, Tafazzalpura, reaffirming the government’s commitment to inclusive education.
Dr. Balbir Singh reiterated the Punjab Government’s resolve to continue transforming the education sector, ensuring that every child receives quality education and equal opportunities for growth.
