CHANDIGARH: The Bhagwant Mann Government has driven an unprecedented scale in digital transformation of government schools across Punjab under its flagship Punjab ‘Sikhiya Kranti’ programme, with 40,003 desktop computers already earlier this year at an investment of approximately ₹396 crore. The initiative is being expanded in its second phase, which will add another 16,180 desktop computers for government school children, taking the cumulative deployment to 56,183 computers.
On this, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated, “Every child, regardless of their background, deserves access to quality education and the opportunities that come with it. Through Punjab Sikhiya Kranti, we are transforming government schools and bringing modern technology into classrooms at an unprecedented scale. Our vision is clear: to ensure that every child in Punjab has the tools, confidence and opportunities to build a better future.”
Meanwhile, Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains stated, “Punjab Sikhiya Kranti is changing not just the infrastructure of our schools, but the possibilities for every child who studies in them. With Interactive Flat Panels delivered in the first phase and the next phase of desktop deployment underway, we are bringing technology closer to students and teachers across the State. Our goal is to make classrooms more engaging, learning more meaningful, and government schools a source of pride for every Punjabi.”
Through this expansion, the Bhagwant Mann Government is moving government schools towards technology-enabled classrooms, equipping students with digital skills and greater exposure to modern learning tools essential for higher education, employment and participation in an increasingly technology-driven world.
