Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday called upon the teachers who have recently returned from training in Finland to be the harbingers of revolutionising education system in state. Interacting with the teachers at his official residence, the Chief Minister said that it is a historic day as these teachers have returned from Finland by acquiring world class training abroad.
He called upon the teachers to become role models for students adding that they were sent to Finland for a social cause. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the teachers have been bestowed the responsibility of giving firm foundation for the country adding that these teachers who have acquired skill will now be an asset for the state and nation.
The Chief Minister called upon the teachers to groom the students of government schools well thereby enabling them to be an active partners in socio-economic progress of the state. He expressed hope that the students who will be taught by these teachers will be able to compete well with their convent educated peers.
Bhagwant Singh Mann envisioned that these teachers will share their expertise with the students and their colleagues thereby giving much needed impetus to the education sector. The Chief Minister said that Punjab has achieved another milestone in education system as our 72 primary teachers had undergone professional training in Finland.
He said that this was not merely a journey to a new country but it was an opportunity to explore new techniques, best practices, and innovative ways of shaping the future of education in Punjab. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that Education forms the backbone of any society and in Punjab, the state government been striving to continuously improve the education system, to ensure that every child, regardless of their background, gets access to high-quality learning.
The Chief Minister said that Finland was chosen because it was globally renowned for having one of the most effective education systems. He envisioned that the enhanced and enriched expertise of these teachers will help in grooming the future of the students in view of their interests.
Bhagwant Singh Mann said that it is a red letter day in the history of the state adding that the state government has started this program with an aim to rejuvenate the education system in the state on one hand and to ensure a bright future for the students on the other. The Chief Minister said that this program of imparting training to tech arts aims at enhancing the professional skills of the teaching fraternity, so that they can deliver the best quality education to the students.
Bhagwant Mann said that this initiative will open doors of quality education for the students of government schools. He reiterated that teachers are the nation builders who can uplift the level of education, so the state government has decided to upgrade their teaching skills by ensuring quality training to them.
The Chief Minister said that this training will further widen the horizon of the teachers by equipping them with state-of-the-art teaching practices, leadership skills and others. He envisioned that this path breaking initiative will prove to be a milestone for reforming the education system in the state adding that the day is not far when with these efforts Punjab will soon become a front runner state in the field of education.
Bhagwant Singh Mann exhorted the teachers to make this training a seed that will grow into a tree of knowledge, benefiting not just individual students but entire communities. The Chief Minister said that the government of Punjab is committed to support them in applying the skills they learn abroad adding that the state government will create platforms for them to share their knowledge with other teachers and build a culture of continuous improvement in our schools.
Bhagwant Singh Mann called upon teachers to take pride in being part of this transformative initiative as they are not just traveling for training but they are carrying the dreams and aspirations of millions of children. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that Education is the most powerful tool that they have for the progress of our state and our country adding that it marks the beginning of a new chapter in Punjab’s education story.
The Chief Minister said that teachers and parents must have faith in the capacities and capabilities of their kids as they can excel in any field. He said that the students should not be forced to adopt a particular stream rather he should be encouraged to go by his choice.
Bhagwant Singh Mann said that this will help in enabling the students to achieve their desired goals in life and carve a niche for themselves in every arena. On this occasion, Education Minister Harjot Bains has announced an exciting opportunity for students, who will soon get to visit the prestigious Indian Institute of Science and the iconic Google Head Office.
This unique experience aims to inspire and educate students, providing them with valuable exposure to cutting-edge technology and innovation.