{"id":44156,"date":"2025-06-05T18:50:10","date_gmt":"2025-06-05T18:50:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/punjabenews.com\/?p=44156"},"modified":"2025-06-05T18:50:10","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T18:50:10","slug":"from-tailor-shops-to-iit-punjabs-poor-rise-with-sikhiya-kranti","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/punjabenews.com\/English\/latest\/from-tailor-shops-to-iit-punjabs-poor-rise-with-sikhiya-kranti\/","title":{"rendered":"From Tailor Shops to IIT: Punjab\u2019s Poor Rise with Sikhiya Kranti"},"content":{"rendered":"<p align=\"center\"><b>From Tailor Shops to IIT: Punjab\u2019s Poor Rise with Sikhiya Kranti<\/b><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><b>Free coaching and government robust system shattered economic barriers: CM Mann<\/b><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><b>My Father Could Never Afford Coaching\u2014But the Government Made It Possible : Arshpreet Kaur, Amritsar<\/b><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><b>I\u2019m a Tailor\u2019s Son, and Today I Cracked JEE \u2014 Free coaching turned my love for math into a future : Harish, Fazilka<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Chandigarh, June 5:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Forty-four students from Punjab\u2019s government schools have achieved a remarkable feat by clearing the prestigious JEE Advanced 2025 examination. These success stories highlight the transformative impact of AAP Government and Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann\u2019s visionary \u201cSikhiya Kranti\u201d initiative, which has made quality education and coaching accessible to underprivileged students across the state.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The students and their parents expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Chief Minister and the Aam Aadmi Party government for their unwavering commitment to empowering the aspirations of common families through free coaching and educational support.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Arshpreet Kaur from Amritsar, who comes from a financially weak background, credited her success in both JEE Mains and Advanced to the free coaching provided in government schools. \u201cThe Sikhiya Kranti initiative gave me the opportunity to chase my dreams. My father could never afford private coaching, but the government\u2019s support made it possible,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Mahesh Kumar from Sri Fatehgarh Sahib shared a similar sentiment. \u201cSikhiya Kranti has worked wonders for students from weaker sections of society. I cleared both exams because of the government\u2019s initiative, which has given hope to many like me,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Charanjit Kaur from Barnala, whose son cracked JEE, expressed her gratitude, saying, \u201cThis is the first time a government has supported education to this extent. It has proved that success is not limited to the affluent.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Chiranjiv Kaur from Ludhiana credited her son Mehtab\u2019s success to the government\u2019s initiatives. \u201cPrograms like summer camps and free coaching have turned dreams into reality for families like ours,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Jaspreet Kaur from Mohali commended the holistic support provided by the state and said \u201cStudents don\u2019t have to worry about time, money, or resources. Everything\u2014from books to capable teachers\u2014is provided. The Chief Minister\u2019s efforts are inspiring students to excel in every field.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Harish from Fazilka, whose father is a tailor, expressed his gratitude for the coaching he received. \u201cI\u2019m passionate about mathematics, and the training for Olympiads and JEE has been life-changing,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Jashandeep from Patiala thanked the Chief Minister for the confidence and quality education provided through training programs, calling them \u201cthe need of the hour.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Harkiran Dass from Barnala lauded the exemplary work done by the government in the education sector. \u201cThis success wouldn\u2019t have been possible without the Sikhiya Kranti,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Girish from Gurdaspur highlighted how the initiative has steered the youth away from drugs. \u201cThis is a proud moment for Punjab,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Arshpreet Singh from Malerkotla suggested introducing courses on Artificial Intelligence in government schools. \u201cThe Sikhiya Kranti has opened new horizons for students,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Prabhjot Kaur from Bathinda, whose parents struggled financially, credited the free education and coaching for her success. \u201cThe Chief Minister\u2019s vision has changed our lives,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Harsh from Sri Muktsar Sahib emphasized the role of JEE coaching camps in his achievement. \u201cThese camps boosted my confidence and guided me to success,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>A student from Patiala, who had scored 77% in his 10th-grade exams, shared how the Sikhiya Kranti camps transformed his life. \u201cI was told I wouldn\u2019t do well in science, but the government\u2019s efforts proved otherwise. I succeeded because of their support,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Jashandeep Kaur from Dirba, who dreams of a brighter future for her family, praised the government for its initiatives. \u201cI want to fulfill my parents\u2019 dreams, and the state government has made it possible,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Mehtab Singh from Ludhiana recounted his journey, saying, \u201cI thought I\u2019d pursue arts and BA, but the Sikhiya Kranti gave me a chance to join a Meritorious School and later attend government coaching camps. Today, I\u2019ve cleared JEE Advanced because of this support.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Sukhdeep Kaur from Bathinda said the supportive environment created by the government inspired her to appear for competitive exams. \u201cThe infrastructure, coaching, and encouragement from the government have been instrumental in my success,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>A parent shared how his son, student of school of eminence, cleared JEE twice. \u201cThis is the result of the government\u2019s dedication to education,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Manpreet from Sri Muktsar Sahib applauded the government\u2019s commendable efforts. \u201cEmpowering students has delivered outstanding results,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann\u2019s Sikhiya Kranti has shattered barriers, ensuring that talent from all walks of life gets the opportunity to shine. These stories of success are a testament to the transformative power of inclusive education.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From Tailor Shops to IIT: Punjab\u2019s Poor Rise with Sikhiya Kranti \u00a0 Free coaching and government robust system shattered economic barriers: CM Mann \u00a0 My Father Could Never Afford Coaching\u2014But the Government Made It Possible : Arshpreet Kaur, Amritsar \u00a0 I\u2019m a Tailor\u2019s Son, and Today I Cracked JEE \u2014 Free coaching turned my love [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[19,20],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-44156","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-latest","category-punjab"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>From Tailor Shops to IIT: Punjab\u2019s Poor Rise with Sikhiya Kranti - 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