Seventy-two government school teachers from Punjab, India, have departed for a 15-day training program at the University of Turku in Finland. This initiative, part of the state's overseas teacher-training program, aims to modernize education by exposing teachers to advanced methodologies and international best practices.

• 01This is the largest batch of teachers sent abroad under Punjab's overseas teacher-training initiative, bringing the total to 216.
• 02Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann emphasized the role of teachers as nation builders and the government's commitment to educational reforms.
• 03Recent board examination results showed that students from government schools achieved high marks, with three girls scoring a perfect 500 out of 500.
• 04Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains noted that previous training programs included 144 teachers in Finland and 234 principals trained in Singapore.
• 05More than 99% of government schools in Punjab now have computer facilities and are connected to electricity.

This training program is expected to enhance the quality of education in Punjab's government schools, leading to improved student outcomes.