Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains praised AI-based school reforms as Harpal Singh Cheema highlighted Punjab becoming India’s top education state.
Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema has praised the state’s education reforms, saying Punjab has emerged as a national model by becoming the first state in India to introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a core subject from Class 1 to Class 12 in all government schools.
Commending Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains, Cheema said the achievement reflects years of focused reforms and the Punjab Government’s commitment to transforming public education.
AI Education Introduced Across Government Schools
According to Harpal Singh Cheema, Punjab’s decision to integrate AI into the curriculum from the primary level will equip students with future-ready skills and prepare them for opportunities in technology, innovation, and the global digital economy.
He said introducing AI education at such a large scale demonstrates the government’s vision of modernising classrooms while ensuring students remain competitive in a rapidly changing world.
From 27th Position to Number One
Harpal Singh Cheema highlighted the remarkable improvement in Punjab’s education performance over the past four years. He noted that the state ranked 27th in school education in 2020, but has now secured the top position in NITI Aayog’s school education rankings.
He described this transformation as the outcome of consistent policy reforms, better infrastructure, teacher empowerment, and student-focused initiatives.
Education Reform Built on Sustained Efforts
The Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said Punjab’s rise is not the result of short-term measures but of continuous investment in improving government schools, adopting modern teaching practices, and strengthening learning outcomes.
He credited the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains for prioritising education and implementing reforms that have delivered measurable results.
Preparing Punjab’s Youth for the Future
Harpal Singh Cheema said the introduction of AI education will help students develop critical thinking, digital literacy, and problem-solving abilities from an early age.
He added that the government’s goal is to ensure every child studying in a government school has access to quality education that matches global standards.
Vision for an AI-Ready Punjab
The Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema stated that Punjab’s education system is evolving to meet the demands of the future, making students capable of succeeding in higher education, emerging industries, entrepreneurship, and advanced technology sectors.
He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to continuing reforms that strengthen public education and create better opportunities for the next generation.
Calling the achievement a proud milestone, Harpal Singh Cheema said Punjab’s education journey proves that sustained efforts and visionary leadership can transform government schools into centres of excellence.
He concluded by saying that Punjab’s future is AI-ready, and the state will continue investing in innovation-driven education to maintain its leadership position.
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