The Punjab Government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, organized simultaneous Mega Parent-Teacher Meetings (PTMs) in more than 19,000 government schools across the state on Saturday. This initiative celebrated Punjab securing the top position in the NITI Aayog’s School Education Quality Report 2026.
Celebrating 'Sikhiya Da Maha Jashan'
Sharing details of the event, titled ‘Sikhiya Da Maha Jashan’, Punjab Education Minister S Harjot Singh Bains stated that Punjab achieved the No. 1 ranking in the national report, surpassing Kerala on key foundational learning metrics. He described this achievement as a milestone of the 'Punjab Sikhya Kranti'.
Minister's Remarks on the Achievement
“This No. 1 rank is not the government’s alone. It belongs to every parent who chose to believe, every student who worked hard, and every teacher who went beyond the textbook. We turned government schools from a last option into the first choice. For decades, people were told that quality education was not possible in government schools. Today, Punjab has proven them wrong. This rank is a revolution built in our classrooms,” said S Harjot Singh Bains.
Parent Participation and Workshop Focus
Highlighting the role of parents in sustaining this success, the education minister noted that more than 20 lakh parents attended the Mega PTM and Parents’ Workshop. The programme focused on summer learning continuity, holiday homework management, and building positive routines to support children’s learning during the summer break.
Recognitions and Felicitations
As part of the celebrations, teachers and non-teaching staff were felicitated for their dedicated efforts. Outstanding students, including board examination toppers, achievers of the English Edge Programme, and JEE qualifiers, were honoured with special recognition and certificates.
Training and Implementation
To ensure smooth and effective implementation of the event, all teachers and school heads were trained through a live YouTube session. Trained facilitators and active school management committees also supported parent mobilisation, coordination, and on-ground execution of activities across the state.
