Chandigarh: Determined to create a world-class learning environment, the Bhagwant Singh Mann government has launched an ambitious initiative to upskill Punjab’s government-school leaders and teachers through prestigious international and national programmes.

Under the scheme:

• Batches of principals and teachers have already travelled to Singapore and Finland—countries celebrated for their cutting-edge education systems.

• A third cohort is undergoing intensive leadership and pedagogy training at IIM Ahmedabad, one of India’s premier management institutes.

What the Training Covers

Participants are immersed in:

1. Advanced, student-centred teaching methods

2. Classroom innovation and technology integration

3. Leadership and change-management skills to drive school-wide improvement

4. Exposure to global best practices that can be adapted to Punjab’s diverse classrooms

The Bigger Goal

By equipping educators with these tools, the state aims to:

• Elevate classroom outcomes and critical-thinking skills

• Foster a culture of lifelong learning among teachers

• Prepare students to thrive in a competitive, globalised economy

• “Our teachers are the architects of Punjab’s future,” said a senior education-department official. “When they return, they won’t just teach better—they’ll transform entire schools.”