In a move to honor the contributions of the state’s distinguished figures, the AAP-led Punjab Govt has renamed 115 government schools after prominent personalities, including freedom fighters, martyrs, and internationally recognized sportspersons, said Punjab School Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains.
Highlighting the recent development, he noted that on July 18, 2025, the School Education Department renamed 25 schools after various freedom fighters and martyrs. Additionally, Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann announced that a government school in Beas village, Jalandhar district, will be renamed in honor of legendary marathon runner Sardar Fauja Singh.
Speaking at a press conference at Punjab Bhawan on Monday, Minister Bains shared that the Punjab Government has also decided to install pictures and biographical displays of these notable personalities in the respective schools. This initiative aims to motivate students by sharing stories of courage, sacrifice, and achievement while respectfully preserving their legacy.
These 115 renamed schools recognize heroes of the Ghadar Movement, freedom fighters, martyrs, and other prominent individuals who made a lasting impact on Punjab’s history and identity.
Renaming schools is intended to serve as a source of inspiration for students, Bains said, adding that the government previously renamed the Government High School in Khatkar Kalan after Shaheed-e-Azam Sardar Bhagat Singh in 2023—finally giving due tribute to the revolutionary hero.
“We are committed to honoring those who brought pride to Punjab through their sacrifices and contributions,” he emphasized.
Responding to a media question about the ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ (War Against Drugs) initiative, the Minister said that the Education Department, in collaboration with subject experts, is developing a curriculum to raise awareness among students about the harmful effects of drugs, aiming to build a strong, informed foundation against substance abuse.
Addressing another query about including Sikh history in the school syllabus, Bains welcomed the proposal, stating that Sikh history should be taught with the depth and respect it deserves, reflecting its true cultural and historical significance.