{"id":13311,"date":"2026-11-09T10:36:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-09T10:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jeevaypunjab.com\/?p=13311"},"modified":"2026-11-09T10:36:25","modified_gmt":"2026-11-09T10:36:25","slug":"punjab-expands-digital-education-drive-16180-more-computers-to-reach-government-schools-under-sikhiya-kranti","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jeevaypunjab.com\/?p=13311","title":{"rendered":"Punjab Expands Digital Education Drive: 16,180 More Computers to Reach Government Schools Under Sikhiya Kranti"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab Government is stepping up its efforts to modernise government school education, with the second phase of its flagship Punjab Sikhiya Kranti programme set to bring 16,180 additional desktop computers to students across the state. Once this phase is completed, the total number of computers deployed under the initiative will reach 56,183, marking a significant expansion of technology-based learning facilities in government schools.

The state had earlier installed 40,003 desktop computers in government schools at an investment of approximately \u20b9396 crore. Under the latest phase, computer labs will be established in another 2,004 schools, taking the programme\u2019s reach beyond the 5,064 schools covered during the initial rollout. The delivery and installation of the additional computers is scheduled to take place between November 2 and December 1, 2026.

Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said the government\u2019s objective was to ensure that access to quality education and modern learning resources did not depend on a child\u2019s social or economic background. He said Punjab Sikhiya Kranti was reshaping government schools by introducing technology into classrooms on a large scale, enabling students to develop the skills and confidence required to pursue better opportunities.

Mann emphasised that every child in the state should have access to the tools and exposure needed to prepare for the future. He described the expansion of digital facilities as part of the government’s broader commitment to making public education more inclusive and responsive to the changing demands of the modern world.

Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains said the initiative was aimed at transforming not only school infrastructure but also the learning experience of students. With Interactive Flat Panels already introduced in the first phase and the next round of computer installations now underway, the government was working to bring technology within easier reach of both teachers and students.

Bains said the focus was on making lessons more engaging, improving classroom participation and ensuring that government schools become institutions of confidence and opportunity for children across Punjab.

8,268 Interactive Flat Panels Installed Across 3,694 Schools

Alongside the expansion of computer facilities, the state has also delivered 8,268 Interactive Flat Panels (IFPs) to 3,694 government schools under the first phase of the programme. These panels are designed to support technology-enabled teaching by allowing educators to use multimedia material, digital learning resources and live demonstrations during classroom sessions.

The introduction of interactive teaching tools is expected to provide teachers with greater flexibility in explaining subjects, while making lessons more visual, participatory and accessible to students. The combined deployment of desktop computers and Interactive Flat Panels is intended to strengthen the digital infrastructure of government schools and broaden students\u2019 exposure to technology-based education.

The latest expansion forms part of the wider reforms being undertaken through Punjab Sikhiya Kranti, which also focus on improving basic learning standards, upgrading school facilities and raising the overall quality of education. The programme places emphasis on fair access to digital resources, proper installation procedures and monitoring mechanisms to ensure that public investment translates into meaningful educational benefits.

With thousands of additional computers and interactive panels being introduced, the Punjab Government is seeking to prepare students for an increasingly technology-driven environment. The larger challenge, however, will be to ensure that the new infrastructure is consistently used, supported by trained teachers and maintained effectively so that digital facilities lead to measurable improvements in learning outcomes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab Government is stepping up its efforts to modernise government school education, with the second phase of its flagship Punjab Sikhiya Kranti programme set to bring 16,180 additional desktop computers to students across the state. Once this phase is completed, the total number of computers deployed under the initiative will reach 56,183, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":13313,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[24,22],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-13311","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-politics","8":"category-punjab-2"},"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t