Punjab's Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains said that the training will be provided free of cost through online mode.

Punjab and IIT Madras Launch Massive Teacher Training Programme for Student Career Guidance

On December 5, 2025, the Punjab Government joined hands with IIT Madras through its Pravartak unit to launch a state-level career mentorship programme. According to officials, the aim of this programme is to train more than 5,000 schoolteachers as “career mentors”.

Punjab’s Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains said that the training will be provided free of cost through online mode. Teachers will receive instructions on topics such as foundational career counselling, classroom-based mentoring skills, and one-on-one guidance to help students make informed choices about their fu

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