Punjab Govt to add 16,180 computers in schools by Dec 1; 2,004 more schools to get computer labs
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, November 9, 2026: The Punjab Government is expanding digital education in government schools, with 16,180 additional desktop computers scheduled to be installed by December 1, taking the total number of computers provided this year to 56,183 under the Punjab Sikhiya Kranti programme.
According to the Information and Public Relations Department, the government has already deployed 40,003 desktop computers in government schools at an investment of approximately ₹396 crore. The second phase of distribution and installation began on November 2 and will continue until December 1.
Alongside the computer distribution, computer laboratories will be established in 2,004 additional government schools by December. The initiative has already covered 5,064 schools in its earlier phase.
Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said every child, irrespective of their background, deserves access to quality education and modern technology.
He said the government was transforming schools across Punjab to ensure that students have the tools, confidence and opportunities needed to build a better future.
Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains said the Punjab Sikhiya Kranti programme was expanding educational opportunities by upgrading school infrastructure and bringing technology into classrooms.
8,268 Interactive Flat Panels Delivered
The government has also delivered 8,268 Interactive Flat Panels (IFPs) to 3,694 government schools under the first phase of the initiative.
The panels are intended to facilitate technology-enabled teaching through multimedia resources, digital educational content and real-time demonstrations, making classroom learning more interactive.
The digital education expansion is part of the broader Punjab Sikhiya Kranti programme, which also focuses on strengthening foundational learning, improving school infrastructure and enhancing educational outcomes.
The government said the initiative aims to provide students with greater access to digital learning and equip them with skills required for higher education and employment in an increasingly technology-driven world.