Sikhiya Kranti | Punjab Government - Education Revolution

About the Initiative

Sikhiya Kranti is the Punjab Government’s flagship programme to revolutionise school education in the state. Launched under the Department of School Education, it aims to ensure every child in Punjab has access to quality, equitable, and inclusive education.

The initiative focuses on four pillars: quality learning outcomes, teacher capacity building, modern infrastructure, and inclusive & equitable access for all, including children from marginalised communities and those with special needs.

This newsletter brings you official updates on policy, curriculum reforms, best practices from schools, and stories from the ground so that educators, parents, and officials stay informed and engaged with the education revolution in Punjab.

Students in classroom - Education in Punjab

Vision & Mission

Our Vision

To make Punjab a model state where every child receives quality education in a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment, and every teacher is empowered to nurture lifelong learners.

Our Mission

To transform the school education system through evidence-based policy, continuous teacher professional development, modern infrastructure, and community participation—ensuring no child is left behind.

Ensure 100% enrolment and retention at elementary and secondary levels
Improve learning outcomes through curriculum and assessment reforms
Build a skilled, motivated, and accountable teaching workforce
Create safe, inclusive, and digitally enabled school infrastructure

Vision for education - Children learning

Key Initiatives

Quality Education

Curriculum and pedagogy reforms aligned with NEP 2020; focus on foundational literacy and numeracy, critical thinking, and holistic development.

Teacher Training

Continuous professional development through SCERT, DIETs, and online platforms; mentorship and subject-specific capacity building.

School Infrastructure

Safe, inclusive, and digitally enabled schools; smart classrooms, libraries, labs, and barrier-free access for all students.

Inclusive education - Every child matters

Inclusive & Equitable Access

Ensuring every child—including girls, SC/ST/OBC, and children with special needs—can access and complete quality education.

Programmes in Focus

Padho Punjab, Badho Punjab — A state-wide campaign to improve reading and arithmetic skills at the primary level, with regular assessments and remedial support.

Smart School Programme — Digitisation of classrooms, e-content, and digital literacy for teachers and students across government schools.

Vulnerable & Marginalised Children — Special focus on out-of-school children, dropouts, and those in difficult circumstances through bridge courses and counselling.

School Leadership Development — Training for head teachers and principals in academic leadership, school management, and community engagement.

Achievements at a Glance

Under Sikhiya Kranti, Punjab has made significant progress in enrolment, infrastructure, and teacher deployment. The following figures reflect the collective effort of the Education Department, teachers, and communities.

25K+

Government Schools

50L+

Students Enrolled

1.5L+

Teachers

Districts Covered

Success Stories

Across Punjab, teachers and school heads are bringing change every day. Here we share stories of schools that have improved attendance, learning outcomes, and community participation.

“With the new teaching-learning materials and training from Sikhiya Kranti, we have seen a clear improvement in reading levels in our primary classes. Parents are more involved too.” — Principal, Government Primary School, Ludhiana

“The Smart School initiative gave our students access to digital content. They are more engaged and confident in using technology for learning.” — Teacher, Government High School, Amritsar

Success stories - Happy students and teachers

Events & Programmes

Workshops, webinars, and awareness campaigns organised under Sikhiya Kranti to support teachers and schools.

State-level Teacher Training Workshop

Quarterly workshops on pedagogy, assessment, and use of digital tools for primary and upper-primary teachers across all districts.

Padho Punjab Reading Campaign

Month-long campaign with daily reading activities, library periods, and parent involvement to strengthen foundational literacy.

Online Webinars for School Heads

Bi-monthly webinars on school leadership, data-driven decision-making, and best practices from across the state.

Resources & Downloads

Access official guidelines, teaching-learning materials, and training resources released under Sikhiya Kranti.

Curriculum frameworks and lesson plans for primary and upper-primary classes
Assessment tools and question banks for formative and summative evaluation
Teacher handbooks and activity kits for foundational literacy and numeracy
Policy circulars and government orders related to school education
Previous editions of the Sikhiya Kranti newsletter (PDF)

All resources are available through the Department of School Education portal and district education offices.

Newsletter Highlights

Policy updates — Latest government orders and guidelines for school education.
Success stories — Schools and teachers driving change in their communities.
Resources & tools — Teaching-learning materials and training resources.
Events & programmes — Workshops, webinars, and awareness campaigns.

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