{"id":59813,"date":"2026-02-05T18:50:26","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T13:20:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/punjabenews.com\/English\/?p=59813"},"modified":"2026-02-05T18:50:26","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T13:20:26","slug":"govt-schools-embrace-meditation-for-holistic-development-of-students-em","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/punjabenews.com\/English\/punjab\/govt-schools-embrace-meditation-for-holistic-development-of-students-em\/","title":{"rendered":"Govt Schools Embrace Meditation for Holistic Development of Students: EM"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Daily meditation program launched in Mohali schools as pilot project yields positive results, says Harjot Bains<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Punjab E News:<\/span> The Punjab Government\u2019s upper primary schools in Mohali district have taken a significant leap towards holistic student development with the launch of a pioneering daily meditation program, said Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains here on Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>S. Harjot Singh Bains, along with Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Punjab incharge Sh. Manish Sisodia, was interacting with School Heads and Principals at a workshop in Mohali. The Education Minister highlighted the pioneering daily meditation program aimed at boosting students&#8217; well-being, with attendees discussing its implementation and impact.<\/p>\n<p>Implemented under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, the initiative has been yielding positive results, with students becoming calmer, focused and emotionally balanced, as reported by school heads, informed S. Bains, while reaffirming the state government&#8217;s plan to roll out such initiatives statewide.<\/p>\n<p>Focusing on educational reforms like New India Literacy Programme (NILP), S. Harjot Singh Bains informed that the pilot project was launched on January 19, 2026. The structured daily practice involves a 30-minute meditation session conducted post the morning assembly. Precisely 21\u00bd-minute meditation module has been uniformly circulated and implemented across schools in the district to ensure consistency and depth.<br \/>\nInteracting with the educators, the Education Minister stated, \u201cTrue education is not just about academic rigour but about nurturing resilient, emotionally intelligent and focused individuals. This meditation initiative is a conscious investment in the mental health of our students. The early feedback, indicating increased calmness and concentration, reaffirms our belief in building a more supportive and positive learning environment across Punjab.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Sh. Manish Sisodia highlighted that meditation has solid scientific research backing its benefits for mental and emotional health. He urged school leaders to genuinely implement the daily meditation program, ensuring it reaches and benefits every student, to support their overall growth and well-being.<\/p>\n<p>DEO (Secondary) Mohali Dr. Ginni Duggal welcomed the participants and highlighted the benefits of the program.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Daily meditation program launched in Mohali schools as pilot project yields positive results, says Harjot Bains Punjab E News: The Punjab Government\u2019s upper primary schools in Mohali district have taken a significant leap towards holistic student development with the launch of a pioneering daily meditation program, said Education Minister S. 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