Key Points
IAS IPS officers to mentor government schools voluntarily
Focus on competitive exam preparation and teacher training
11% budget allocation for education sector
Girls outperforming boys in academics
Addressing the gathering during the Parents Teachers Meeting (PTM) organized here at School of Eminence, the Chief Minister said all the IAS and IPS officers will be mentoring one government school in the state. This initiative aims to further strengthen the atmosphere of education through conversations with students and teachers. Alongside mentoring, the officers will prepare students for competitive exams and ensure training for teachers to upgrade their skills.
Mann stated that these officers will act as a catalyst for mustering resources and resource persons for the development of these schools. He emphasized that they will work as mentors and not as bosses, adding that this work will be voluntary service. Interested officers will have to perform it along with their already allocated duties. This initiative is aimed at transforming the lives of students by encouraging them to join the coveted services, with the Chief Minister highlighting that this ambitious program will give wings to the dreams of the students.
The Chief Minister expressed immense pride and satisfaction that exceptionally bright students are studying in these schools. He noted that girls have outnumbered boys in every field that was previously considered a male stronghold. Mann mentioned that the government has significantly boosted the education sector by allocating 11 percent of the total budget expenditure to it, amounting to Rs 18,047 crore in the budget. He reiterated that his government focuses on developing education to impart quality education to students.
Comments:
Rahul K.
Finally some practical thinking from our leaders! These officers have real-world experience that textbooks can't teach. Hope they focus on rural schools too.
Priya M.
As a teacher, I welcome this but worry about consistency. Will busy officers really have time? 🤔 The intention is good though!
Amit S.
Great move CM Mann! My cousin in Sangrur says the School of Eminence is already changing lives. More initiatives like this please!
Neha T.
While the idea is noble, I hope there's proper monitoring. Mentorship requires regular interaction, not just occasional visits to tick boxes.
Harpreet B.
Seeing girls outperform boys makes me so proud! đź‘Ź Education is the real game-changer for gender equality in Punjab.
