Less than 24 hours after CM Bhagwant Singh Mann announced sweeping reforms to curb arbitrary fee hikes by private schools, the Punjab Government has moved swiftly to translate the decision into law. School Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains has written to the Secretary, School Education Department, directing the immediate drafting of legislation that will regulate … Read more
In a student-centric move aimed at reshaping school education delivery, the Punjab Government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has introduced a major reform in textbook distribution for private schools. From the 2026-27 academic session, the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) will directly supply books to every Class I to XII student studying in … Read more
Women form barely 15–18% of Punjab’s bureaucratic workforce, and their representation in field and district-level administrative posts is even lower. According to recent employment data, women constitute about 11–13% of India’s civil services nationwide, and Punjab historically mirrors these national trends. Recognizing this clear gender gap, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab has … Read more
IP-Enabled CCTV Cameras for Transparency in Sub-Registrar Offices in Punjab. According to a new directive issued by IAS Anurag Verma, ACS Revenue, all Sub-Registrar and Joint Sub-Registrar offices in the state have been instructed to install IP-enabled CCTV cameras. The decision is taken for greater transparency and to monitor the working of officials, bringing ease … Read more