Amritsar Central MLA Dr Inderbir Singh Nijjar laid the foundation stone for three new laboratories at the School of Eminence Shaheed Gurmeet Singh Government Senior Secondary School, Sultanwind. The laboratories will be constructed at a cost of ₹40 lakh.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Nijjar said that in the present education system, book-based knowledge alone was not enough. He stressed the importance of providing students with practical and experimental learning opportunities.
He said the objective of the School of Eminence initiative was to provide students studying in government schools with modern and quality education along with high-level infrastructure and facilities.
According to Dr Nijjar, modern laboratories, smart classrooms, libraries, sports facilities and other essential resources are being developed in these schools to improve the overall learning environment for students.
The MLA also reviewed the facilities available at the school. He asked the school management to continue taking necessary steps to further improve educational facilities and support for students.
School Principal Gurmeet Kaur, Deputy District Education Officer Rajesh Khanna, members of the teaching staff, students and prominent residents of the area were also present on the occasion.