Punjab News: In a major milestone for the education sector, Punjab has secured the first rank in the National Achievement Survey (NAS) 2024, marking a historic achievement under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. The state topped the nationwide assessment with a score of 80 in the Class III foundational learning category, surpassing traditionally high-performing states like Himachal Pradesh (74) and Kerala (73).
ਪੰਜਾਬ ਸਿੱਖਿਆ ਕ੍ਰਾਂਤੀ ਦੀ ਇਤਿਹਾਸਿਕ ਕਾਮਯਾਬੀ! 📚 pic.twitter.com/JWajXzcbOB
— AAP Punjab (@AAPPunjab) July 3, 2025
The National Achievement Survey, conducted by NCERT, evaluates foundational learning and academic outcomes across various states. Punjab’s top performance is being hailed as a direct result of the state government’s aggressive reforms and investments in the school education sector.
What the Survey Highlights
Punjab scored 80/100 in foundational learning at the Class III level
The state outperformed others in language, mathematics, and environmental studies
Himachal Pradesh and Kerala followed with 74 and 73, respectively
AAP Government’s Reforms Praised
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab has been focusing heavily on improving government schools through:
Infrastructure upgrades
Teacher training programs
Introduction of modern teaching methods
International exposure visits for educators
Enhanced accountability and monitoring systems
CM Bhagwant Mann termed the achievement a “historic success of Punjab’s education revolution”, stating that the state’s children are now competing at a national level with excellence.
Social Media Reaction
The official handle of AAP Punjab posted in Punjabi:
“ਪੰਜਾਬ ਸਿੱਖਿਆ ਕ੍ਰਾਂਤੀ ਦੀ ਇਤਿਹਾਸਿਕ ਕਾਮਯਾਬੀ! ਮਾਨ ਸਰਕਾਰ ਦੇ ਕ੍ਰਾਂਤੀਕਾਰੀ ਕਦਮ ਸਿੱਖਿਆ ਖੇਤਰ ‘ਚ ਪੰਜਾਬ ਨੰ.1”
(Translation: A historic success of Punjab’s education revolution! Punjab is No. 1 in education due to the Mann government’s transformative steps.)
What Lies Ahead
Officials from the Education Department said that while the results are encouraging, the government will continue pushing for excellence in higher classes and aim to bridge remaining learning gaps post-COVID.
