About the Initiative
Sikhiya Kranti is Punjab’s flagship programme to transform school education. Led by the Department of School Education, it aims for quality, equitable, and inclusive education for every child.
Four pillars: quality learning, teacher capacity, modern infrastructure, and inclusive access for all, including marginalised and special-needs children.
This newsletter shares policy updates, curriculum reforms, best practices, and ground stories for educators, parents, and officials.
Vision & Mission
Our Vision
Punjab as a model state: every child in a safe, inclusive school; every teacher empowered to nurture lifelong learners.
Our Mission
Transform school education through evidence-based policy, teacher development, modern infrastructure, and community participation. No child left behind.
- 100% enrolment and retention at elementary and secondary levels
- Stronger learning outcomes via curriculum and assessment reforms
- Skilled, motivated, and accountable teaching workforce
- Safe, inclusive, digitally enabled school infrastructure
Key Initiatives
Quality Education
NEP 2020–aligned reforms: foundational literacy and numeracy, critical thinking, and holistic development.
Teacher Training
Ongoing training via SCERT, DIETs, and online platforms; mentorship and subject-specific capacity building.
School Infrastructure
Safe, inclusive, digitally enabled schools: smart classrooms, libraries, labs, and barrier-free access.
Inclusive & Equitable Access
Every child—girls, SC/ST/OBC, and those with special needs—can access and complete quality education.
Programmes in Focus
Padho Punjab, Badho Punjab: State-wide drive for reading and arithmetic at primary level; regular assessments and remedial support.
Smart School Programme: Digitised classrooms, e-content, and digital literacy in government schools.
Vulnerable & Marginalised Children: Bridge courses and counselling for out-of-school children, dropouts, and those in difficult circumstances.
School Leadership Development: Training for heads and principals in leadership, management, and community engagement.
Achievements at a Glance
Sikhiya Kranti has driven progress in enrolment, infrastructure, and teacher deployment. These figures reflect the combined effort of the Department, teachers, and communities.
Success Stories
Teachers and school heads across Punjab are driving change. Here, schools that have improved attendance, learning, and community participation.
Events & Programmes
Workshops, webinars, and campaigns under Sikhiya Kranti for teachers and schools.
State-level Teacher Training
Quarterly workshops on pedagogy, assessment, and digital tools for primary and upper-primary teachers.
Padho Punjab Reading Campaign
Month-long drive: daily reading, library time, and parent involvement for foundational literacy.
Webinars for School Heads
Bi-monthly sessions on leadership, data-driven decisions, and state-wide best practices.
Resources & Downloads
Official guidelines, teaching-learning materials, and training resources under Sikhiya Kranti.
- Curriculum frameworks and lesson plans (primary and upper-primary)
- Assessment tools and question banks (formative and summative)
- Teacher handbooks and activity kits for literacy and numeracy
- Policy circulars and government orders on school education
- Past Sikhiya Kranti newsletter editions (PDF)
Available via the Department of School Education portal and district offices.
Newsletter Highlights
- Policy updates: Government orders and guidelines.
- Success stories: Schools and teachers driving change.
- Resources & tools: Teaching-learning materials and training.
- Events & programmes: Workshops, webinars, and campaigns.