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Punjab Launches 'Mission Pragati' to Provide Free Coaching for Recruitment Exams

The programme leverages library resources with police-led fitness sessions to widen access for rural aspirants.

Overview

  • Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann introduced the initiative at the District Library in Bathinda, where the first cohort of 40 students has started.
  • Classroom coaching is paired with physical training led by Punjab Police and C-Pyte instructors at the C-Pyte ground.
  • Participants are enrolled as library members and receive essential study material and costly books free of charge.
  • The training targets selection tests for the SSB, Punjab Police, Central Police Organisations and the Armed Forces.
  • A teacher-mentor, “youth helping youth” model underpins the effort, with support from educationists, universities, police, athletes and administrative officers.