LUDHIANA: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday dedicated two new Schools of Eminence at Kidwai Nagar and Miller Ganj in Ludhiana, taking the district’s tally to 16 Schools of Eminence. The new campuses, equipped with modern classrooms, state-of-the-art laboratories, an auditorium and other advanced facilities, are part of the Punjab Government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen public education and provide world-class learning infrastructure to students.
Asserting that sustained investment in education has transformed government schools into institutions of excellence, the Chief Minister said improved infrastructure, overseas teacher training and modern teaching practices have led to a growing preference for government schools among parents. Bhagwant Singh Mann said Punjab has risen from 27th to the number one position in school education across the country, reaffirming his government’s commitment to building a healthy, educated and drug-free Punjab through quality education for every child.
Sharing a few snippets from this momentous occasion, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated on X: “It was a matter of immense pride and satisfaction to inaugurate the new School of Eminence building in Ludhiana today. The outstanding learning environment in our government schools is encouraging students to leave private schools and enrol here. Punjab today ranks number one in school education, and this year 882 students from our government schools have qualified NEET while more than 125 have cleared JEE Main. Through quality education, we are building the “Rangla Punjab” our children dream of. Inquilab Zindabad.”
Addressing the gathering, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “Today is a historic day for the people of Punjab, especially for the residents of Ludhiana. Two new School of Eminence buildings at Kidwai Nagar and Miller Ganj are being dedicated to the people. With these two additions, Ludhiana now has 16 Schools of Eminence, making it the first district in Punjab with the highest number of Schools of Eminence.”
The Chief Minister said, “The School of Eminence at Kidwai Nagar has been completed at a cost of ₹10.62 crore. The new building has been constructed over 8,300 square yards and has 60 rooms, including 27 classrooms, seven modern laboratories, a library, the Principal’s office, a state-of-the-art auditorium with a seating capacity of 500 students and nine washrooms.”
CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “The School of Eminence at Miller Ganj has been completed at a cost of ₹3.48 crore. The new building has been constructed over 1,800 square yards and has 22 rooms, including 11 classrooms, seven laboratories, the Principal’s office and six washrooms. An elevator (lift) has also been installed for the convenience of students. Earlier, a magnificent School of Eminence building was inaugurated at Inderpuri, Ludhiana.”