Punjab's class act: Over 500 teachers sent abroad in a big push for acquiring quality education

As a part of its commitment to upscale the skills of teachers, the Bhagwant Mann-led state government has sent more than 500 teachers to acquire training in Singapore, Finland and in prestigious IIMs within the country.

"The single motive is to enable the students acquiring education in the government schools to compete with their convent educated peers globally," said the Chief Minister, while underlining the need for a teacher training programme.