Toppers spend day with top brass

The Punjab Government has launched the “Punjab Sikhiya Kranti” to transform the quality of education in government schools. A key component of this initiative is the innovative programme “Ek Din DC/CP De Sang” (One Day with the Deputy Commissioner/Commissioner of Police). As part of this initiative, two groups of district’s top female students spent a day with DC Dr Himanshu Aggarwal and Police Commissioner Dhanpreet Kaur.

During this time, they learned about the duties performed by IAS and IPS officers and got firsthand exposure to government welfare schemes and programmes. They also closely observed office work, learning about the functioning of different departments, the inspection process at the DC office and the police commissioner explained in detail the security arrangements, community policing and police work.

Three top district female students of non-medical stream from the Class XII — Madhavi Salaria (99%), Shakshi (98.6%), and Amanpreet Kaur (98.4%) — interacted with the DC.

In the morning, Dr Himanshu Aggarwal warmly welcomed them to his office and engaged in a lively conversation. He also took them on a tour of the Service Centre and the Registrar’s office, providing detailed information about the ongoing schemes.

At Sub-Registrar Office Jalandhar-1, they were briefed on the registration process. Additionally, a meeting was held with these outstanding students and other officials to discuss flood prevention in the district. Later, Dr Aggarwal had lunch with the students. In the evening, 38 outstanding students of the district were honoured, including 13 from the Class X and 25 from the Class XII.

Furthermore, three Class X students — Preeti Kumari (97.85%), Navneet Kaur (97.54%), and Neelu Kumari (97.54%) — spent their day with Police Commissioner Dhanpreet Kaur. The Police Commissioner warmly welcomed them and had a conversation before taking them on a tour of various branches.

Deputy Commissioner Dr. Himanshu Aggarwal and Police Commissioner Dhanpreet Kaur said this special initiative “Ek Din DC/CP De Sang” launched by the Punjab Government will prove very useful for students, as spending a whole day with the DC and CP provides insights into various functions, inspiring students to aim high in their careers.

At the end of the day, the talented female students who spent time with the DC/CP departed with new insights and understanding of the working systems of various government departments and expressed their commitment to positively contribute to the country and society by joining administrative and police services.

Students welcomed the initiative, saying that it would be very beneficial for government school students, giving them the opportunity to soar high.

Jalandhar