Punjab's Second Statewide Parent Workshop Engages Over 17.5 Lakh Participants
The Punjab School Education Department successfully conducted its second statewide school-level parents' workshop on Saturday, marking a significant milestone in community participation. Held across all government schools in the state, the event engaged an impressive over 17.5 lakh parents, reinforcing the government's commitment to collaborative education.
Minister Bains Leads Initiative with Focus on Holistic Development
Punjab School Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains spearheaded the workshop at Govt High School, Manakpur (Nangal), within the Sri Anandpur Sahib constituency. During his interactions with parents and students, Bains emphasized the core objectives of the initiative, which are designed to empower families in supporting their children's education.
The minister outlined three primary goals:
- Stress-Free Exam Preparation: Providing parents with practical strategies to help children prepare for exams without undue pressure.
- Building Confidence Through Positive Reinforcement: Encouraging parents to use positive feedback to boost their children's self-esteem and academic motivation.
- Drug Abuse Prevention: Raising awareness under Punjab's Yudh Nashian Virudh campaign, with a focus on early detection, prevention, and support mechanisms.
Political and Administrative Support Strengthens Outreach
The workshop saw widespread participation from senior political leaders, demonstrating a unified commitment to education. Cabinet ministers, including Dr. Baljit Kaur, Lalchand Kataruchak, Tarunpreet Singh Sond, and Hardeep Singh Mundian, along with over 40 MLAs, joined the sessions in their respective constituencies. This collective effort aimed to strengthen the education system and promote deeper community engagement.
On the administrative front, meticulous preparation ensured the program's success. The department deployed over 3,000 senior officers, such as directors and District Education Officers (DEOs), to monitor and support the workshops. Additionally, approximately 40,000 teachers received advance training to facilitate the parent sessions, ensuring smooth execution and meaningful impact.
Building on Previous Success for Continuous Improvement
Minister Bains highlighted the continuity of this initiative, noting that it builds on the resounding success of the first workshop conducted in December 2025. Today's event has further solidified the partnership between schools and families, empowering parents with insights into their children's academic progress and effective ways to support learning at home.
This mega initiative, spearheaded by the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), sets a new benchmark for parental involvement in Punjab's education system. It reflects the commitment of the CM Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Punjab government towards fostering collaborative learning under the Punjab Sikhya Kranti framework. As Bains stated, "This initiative reinforces our resolve to further elevate education standards by making parents active partners in the learning journey."
