Punjab's 'Sikhya Kranti': A New Age in Education

Punjab is witnessing a transformative change in its education system, as Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann reports progress from a collaboration with Finland's University of Turku. The initiative is steering classrooms away from rote learning to more interactive and participatory methods.

Adopted under Punjab's 'Sikhya Kranti,' this program gears towards weaving global pedagogical expertise with local classroom needs. Nearly 300 teachers will receive training by May 2026, enhancing foundational learning statewide. Mann emphasized the importance of adapting methods to Punjab's socio-cultural environment.

The program incorporates teacher training both locally and in Finland. With continuous mentoring from Finnish experts, joyful and context-specific learning projects are being introduced. Future plans include scaling up with master trainer programs and developing digital platforms for professional growth.