With focus on education, Mann Govt rolls out many initiatives in Punjab budget
The Hindu
With education being one of the focus areas of the Bhagwant Mann-led AAP government, the State Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema rolled out many new initiatives in the budget
With education being one of the focus areas of the Bhagwant Mann-led AAP government, the State Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on March 5 rolled out many new initiatives in the budget.
The initiatives include transforming 100 government senior secondary schools into 'schools of brilliance'.
The government has also proposed to transform 100 primary government schools into 'schools of happiness'.
The Finance Minister announced an outlay of ₹16,987 crore for the education sector, which is around 11.5% of the total estimated expenditure in the next fiscal.
Mr. Cheema presented the State's budget in the State Assembly for the financial year 2024-25, envisaging a total outlay of over ₹2 lakh crore.
Detailing initiatives in the education sector, Mr. Cheema said 118 government schools will undergo a transformation to become state-of-the-art 'schools of eminence' and 14 such schools have already been started. The government has budgeted ₹100 crore in FY25 for this purpose.
Besides, 100 government senior secondary schools will be transformed as 'schools of brilliance', he said, adding that an initial allocation of ₹10 crore has been earmarked for the purpose.
Deadly rinderpest outbreak devastates Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, highlighting the threat of diseases from domestic cattle to wild populations.
Suryanarkoil Mutt's history, traditions, and leadership succession explained in detail with references and comparisons to other Saivaite Mutts.
Upalokayukta takes action against officials for neglecting century-old Kelageri Tank in Dharwad, setting 20-day deadline for rejuvenation.
On World Fisheries Day, India launches projects for marine and inland aquaculture, aiming to transform the fisheries sector and blue economy.
Lokayukta police raid uncovers ₹26.6 crore in assets from government officials in Karnataka, leading to investigations and cases filed.
Court boycott by advocates in Tamil Nadu demands Advocates Protection Bill for safety, affecting litigants from remote villages.
Army faces allegations of harassment and torture in Kishtwar, Jammu; probe ordered, sparking concerns over human rights violations.
Karnataka’s software and services exports crossed ₹4.11 lakh crore during fiscal 2023-24 (March 2024) from ₹3.2 lakh crore a year ago, marking a 27% year-on-year growth, Minister for IT&BT, Priyank Kharge, said here on Thursday quoting Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) data.
Continuous rainfall in Thoothukudi has caused severe hardship for residents as rainwater has inundated several areas. Efforts to drain stagnant water in the city have been intensified
Indictment details Adani bribery scheme to secure solar power contracts, involving Adani Green Energy and Azure Power executives.
Legislative Assembly Speaker U.T. Khader officially launched the operations of Namma Yatri, Bengaluru-based mobility app dedicated to empowering drivers, in Mangaluru.