Punjab CM Highlights Major Education Reforms, Budget Hike in Four Years

• Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann presented a comprehensive report card on education reforms over the past four years.
• The education budget increased from Rs 12,657 crore (2021-22) to Rs 19,279 crore (2026-27), with a 7% hike this year.
• Punjab secured top position in National Achievement Survey 2024; government school students scored 18% higher than national average.
• 740 students cleared JEE and 1,284 qualified NEET; 118 Schools of Eminence are being established, 60 already operational.
• 14,525 teachers recruited, 12,316 employees regularised; teachers sent abroad for training; free bus service for girl students.