CHANDIGARH: Punjab Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains today launched the 'Hunar Sikhya School' handbook and felicitated the educators, subjects experts and elite technical partners who collaboratively designed this industry-centric curriculum of ambitious vocational education program “Hunar Sikhya School”, which was rolled out in 40 Schools for 2025-26 academic year to empower Grade XI and XII students with cutting-edge skills for high-growth and new-age careers.
During the event organised here at MC Bhawan today, Harjot Singh Bains highlighted, “Our education system has long operated in silos, disconnected from industry demands. Our survey of 2.8 lakh students and national data reveal a stark reality that over 45% of students leave school unprepared for jobs, driven by poor skill education and tough socio-economic backgrounds. Punjab’s initiative aims to bridge India's skills gap and equip students for the future.”
Meanwhile, S. Bains and Punjab incharge of AAP Manish Sisodia interacted with teachers, subject experts and other stakeholders to take a feedback on the pioneering “Hunar Sikhya School” program.
The Education Minister further informed that the ‘Hunar Sikhya School’ initiative revolutionises vocational training with-three-subject trade model in senior secondary curriculum. It moves beyond traditional vocational training by embedding an in-depth. Students can specialise in one of four high-demand sectors with curricula crafted and validated by global and industry leaders; Healthcare Sciences & Services – developed by Max Healthcare Institute, Digital Design & Development – created by IIT Delhi, Beauty & Wellness – designed by Orane International and Banking, Financial Services & Insurance (BFSI) – structured by LabourNet Services India Ltd.