Punjab
Punjab Partners with World Bank for ‘Sikhya Kranti 2.0’
- 19 Mar 2026
- 2 min read
Why in News?
The Government of Punjab has partnered with the World Bank to launch Sikhya Kranti 2.0, a major school education reform initiative aimed at improving the quality of education, infrastructure, and governance in government schools.
Key Points:
- Objective: The programme aims to enhance learning outcomes in government schools, modernise school infrastructure, strengthen teacher training and accountability and promote digital and technology-enabled learning.
- Funding: The World Bank will provide a loan of $250 million (approx. ₹2,075 crore), with a matching contribution from the state government.
- Focus Areas:
- Schools of Happiness: Upgrading primary schools into vibrant learning centres with child-friendly infrastructure and play-way methods.
- Schools of Brilliance: Transforming middle schools into high-tech hubs with a focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education.
- Schools of Applied Learning: Introducing vocational training and "skill labs" in senior secondary schools to align with the National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF).
- Digital Infrastructure: Equipping 10,000+ classrooms with Interactive Flat Panels (IFPs) and providing high-speed internet connectivity to all rural government schools.
- Teacher Training: Launching a "Global Exchange Program" for school principals and teachers to receive pedagogical training at international institutes.
