Punjab News: With the aim of providing a strong foundation to the youth of Punjab for career building, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday interacted with the students and candidates enrolled under Mission Pragati at the District Library of Bathinda. During this, he said that the aim of the state government is to make the youth not only job seekers but also job providers in the future.

Free training being given to students

The Chief Minister said that under Mission Pragati, rural and meritorious students are being given free academic and physical training for the preparation of SSB, Police, Armed Forces and other competitive examinations. Welcoming the students who came to the program despite the cold, he called it an important step towards the bright future of the children of Punjab.

That’s why free coaching was started

CM Mann said that many times talented students are not able to progress due to lack of resources. Keeping this in mind, free coaching has been started in the district library, so that financial condition does not become a hindrance in anyone’s dreams. 40 students have been included in the first batch.

physical training along with studies

The Chief Minister said that along with studies, physical training is also being given compulsorily. This training is being conducted at C-Pite grounds under the supervision of experienced trainers, so that the students remain physically fit and can face the challenges of recruitment examinations.

Books will also be available free

The Chief Minister also said that students will be given library membership and necessary books will be provided free of cost. This program has been started by making better use of existing resources, which has also reduced government expenditure.

Mission based on teacher-guide model

Describing the specialty of Mission Pragati, Bhagwant Mann said that it is based on teacher-guide model, where the same people are guiding the students who themselves have experience of these examinations. With the cooperation of various sections of the society, this initiative has taken the form of a community movement.

The plan is inspired by the spirit of leaving no one behind

CM Mann said that this scheme is inspired by the spirit of ‘no one should be left behind’. The government wants to channelize the energy of the youth and make them self-reliant. He expressed confidence that Mission Pragati will prove to be a strong platform of success for the youth of Punjab in the times to come.