Bhagwant Mann Govt’s Historic Expansion in Digital Education; 56,183 Computers for Punjab’s Govt School Children in Just 1 Year
•40,003 Computers Already Deployed Earlier This Year, Another 16,180 to Take Total to 56,183 by December 1 Under Punjab Sikhiya Kranti
•Every Child, Regardless of Background, Deserves Quality Education & Modern Technology: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann
•Govt Schools being Transformed Throughout Punjab to Give Every Child Tools & Opportunities to Build Better Future: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann
•Punjab Sikhiya Kranti Is Changing Not Just School Infrastructure but Possibilities for Every Child: Harjot Singh Bains
•8,268 Interactive Flat Panels for Digitising Classrooms Were Also Delivered Earlier This Year
•Bhagwant Mann Govt Will Setup Computer Labs in 2,004 More Govt Schools by December Under Sikhiya Kranti
CHANDIGARH, 9th November 2026 (WISHAVWARTA):- The Bhagwant Mann Government has driven an unprecedented scale in digital transformation of government schools across Punjab under its flagship Punjab ‘Sikhiya Kranti’ programme, with 40,003 desktop computers already earlier this year at an investment of approximately ₹396 crore. The initiative is being expanded in its second phase, which will add another 16,180 desktop computers for government school children, taking the cumulative deployment to 56,183 computers. The delivery and installation process for the second phase is scheduled from November 2 to December 1, 2026. Computer labs will be set up across 2,004 more government schools under Sikhiya Kranti, while it reached 5,064 schools already earlier this year.
On this, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated, “Every child, regardless of their background, deserves access to quality education and the opportunities that come with it. Through Punjab Sikhiya Kranti, we are transforming government schools and bringing modern technology into classrooms at an unprecedented scale. Our vision is clear: to ensure that every child in Punjab has the tools, confidence and opportunities to build a better future.”
Meanwhile, Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains stated, “Punjab Sikhiya Kranti is changing not just the infrastructure of our schools, but the possibilities for every child who studies in them. With Interactive Flat Panels delivered in the first phase and the next phase of desktop deployment underway, we are bringing technology closer to students and teachers across the State. Our goal is to make classrooms more engaging, learning more meaningful, and government schools a source of pride for every Punjabi.”
*8,268 Interactive Flat Panels Also Delivered within Same Year, Bringing Digital Learning Into Classrooms*
Alongside the computer rollout, 8,268 Interactive Flat Panels (IFPs) have been delivered across 3,694 government schools under Phase 1, bringing technology-enabled teaching tools into classrooms across the state. The digital infrastructure will allow teachers to integrate multimedia resources, digital content and real-time demonstrations into everyday lessons, making classroom learning more interactive and engaging.
*Punjab Sikhiya Kranti Takes Govt Schools Towards Digital Learning With Focus on Equal Access and Future-Ready Education*
The initiative is part of the wider reforms under Punjab Sikhiya Kranti, which have focused on strengthening foundational learning, upgrading school infrastructure and improving educational outcomes. The programme also emphasises equitable access to digital learning, safe installation protocols, transparent monitoring and accountability to ensure the effective utilisation of public resources.
Through this expansion, the Bhagwant Mann Government is moving government schools towards technology-enabled classrooms, equipping students with digital skills and greater exposure to modern learning tools essential for higher education, employment and participation in an increasingly technology-driven world.
