Punjab News:Historic Transformation of Technical Education in Punjab; Bhagwant Mann Govt Gives Massive Industry Exposure to Students to Become Job-Ready
Punjab News:Historic Transformation of Technical Education in Punjab; Bhagwant Mann Govt Gives Massive Industry Exposure to Students to Become Job-Ready
*•Bhagwant Mann Govt to Support Polytechnic Students During 4-Month Industry Internships, With ₹20,000 Financial Assistance*
*•No Family-Income Bar For Polytechnic Students, Enabling Industrial Exposure & Job-Readiness: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann*
*•Education Must Equip Students With Practical Skills & Industry Experience to Build Meaningful Careers, Not Just Degrees: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann*
*•Punjab Sikhiya Kranti Makes Technical Education More Practical & Industry-Oriented, Helps Students Transition from Classrooms to Industry: Harjot Singh Bains*
*•Financial Assistance Will Help Me Focus On Learning & Gaining Industry Experience: Student, Govt Polytechnic College Mohali Khunimajra*
The Bhagwant Mann government is stepping in to ensure that financial constraints do not stop students from gaining the industry experience needed to build their careers. Under Punjab Sikhiya Kranti, the government will support polytechnic students in undertaking 4-month industrial internships, helping them acquire practical skills and become more employable.
Under this initiative, 1,700 students will receive ₹5,000 per month for up to 4 months and no family-income limit. The initiative will cover sixth-semester students of the 2024–27 batch across six diploma streams, enabling them to gain practical industry experience without financial constraints.
On this, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated, “Every young person should have the opportunity to turn education into a meaningful career. Through Punjab Sikhiya Kranti, we are working to ensure that government institutions prepare students not just with qualifications, but with the skills and experience they need to succeed in life. This first-of-its-kind initiative for polytechnic students in Punjab is a step towards supporting our youth as they move from classrooms into the world of work and build a future of their own.”
Technical Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains added, “Industrial training is where students begin to apply what they have learnt in the classroom to real-world challenges. By providing financial assistance of up to ₹20,000 during this period, we want to support students as they gain hands-on experience, learn from industry professionals and prepare for employment. Our aim is to make technical education more practical, industry-oriented and responsive to the aspirations of Punjab’s youth.”
*Financial Assistance Will Help Me Focus on Practical Training & Career Preparation: Polytechnic Student*
A student from Govt Polytechnic College Mohali Khunimajra said: “This financial assistance will be a great support for me during my industrial training. It will help me manage some of my expenses and focus on learning new skills, gaining practical experience and understanding how things work in an industry. I believe this experience will help me prepare better for my career.”
*Students Receiving Other Stipends Can Get Assistance to Meet ₹5,000 Monthly Threshold*
Students already receiving a stipend or financial assistance from their industry or another source will also be eligible for support to bridge the difference if the amount received is below ₹5,000 per month, subject to prescribed conditions. The assistance will be linked to participation and progress during training, with students required to maintain at least 90% monthly attendance and submit verified attendance and progress reports. The final instalment will be released after successful completion of training and submission of the prescribed completion certificate.
*Initiative Under Punjab Sikhiya Kranti to Strengthen Industry-Oriented Technical Education*
Being implemented for the sixth semester of the 2024–27 batch, the initiative is part of the Bhagwant Mann Government’s broader effort under Punjab Sikhiya Kranti to make technical education more industry-oriented and equip students with the practical skills, confidence and exposure required for meaningful employment.