Schools of Eminence Project

In News

• Recently, the Punjab Chief Minister launched the Schools of Eminence.

Key Points

• About:
  • Under the project, 117 state-run schools in 23 districts will be upgraded with a special emphasis on classes 9 to 12. 
  • Besides career-related counseling, innovative teaching practices will be followed and guidance for professional exams will also be provided to students.
• Aim:
  • Reimagining education in state-run schools, envisioning holistic development of students and preparing them to be responsible citizens. 
• Based on Five pillars:
  • State-of-the-art infrastructure, 
  • Academics, 
  • Human resource management, 
  • Sports and co-curricular activities and 
  • Community engagement.
• Funding:
  • The government has earmarked a budget of Rs 200 crore for the project.
• Significance:
  • The project could be a “revolutionary” step in ensuring a golden future for the students.
  • Teachers as nation builders have to play a pivotal role in bringing qualitative change in the education sector. 
  • It is a giant leap towards making Punjab a real frontrunner in education.

Source: IE