Chandigarh, March 18: Mann Government has entered into a ₹3,500 crore pact with the World Bank to launch the Punjab Sikhya Kranti 2.0 mission. This initiative marks one of the largest investments in school education in the state’s history, aimed at deepening structural reforms and enhancing classroom instruction. The partnership underscores international recognition of the progress Punjab has achieved in upgrading its nearly 20,000 government schools.
Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann affirmed that Punjab has already shown its leadership by topping national education surveys in learning outcomes. He declared that with Sikhya Kranti 2.0, the state is now preparing its students to compete with the best in the world. The Chief Minister maintained that the investment will be utilized to sustain these gains through outcome-driven interventions, ensuring that every student achieves essential foundational skills through improved pedagogy and targeted support.
The reform agenda also focuses on upgrading vocational education and strengthening the teacher training ecosystem. The government asserted that School Management Committees will be further empowered to enhance community participation and accountability in school governance. Additionally, the mission aims to modernize school facilities to create safe, sustainable, and digitally integrated spaces that meet global resilience standards.
Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains declared that the first phase of reforms delivered measurable results, and this next leap will expand the scale and depth of those successes. He maintained that the government’s vision is to provide a world-class education to every child regardless of their background. The Minister affirmed that the introduction of structured career guidance and expanded academic streams will ensure students are well-prepared for higher education and meaningful employment in a competitive global market.
