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Chandigarh: The Punjab government has renamed 15 government schools across the state after revered freedom fighters and martyrs, in a move aimed at instilling values of courage, sacrifice and patriotism among students. Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains announced the decision on Thursday, describing it as a step towards embedding the legacy of national heroes into the everyday learning environment.
“By renaming government schools after our freedom fighters and martyrs, we are ensuring that their sacrifice and contribution become an integral part of a student’s daily educational experience,” Bains said. He emphasised that the initiative goes beyond symbolism and seeks to shape students’ character through constant engagement with inspiring role models.
The Education Minister said the School Education Department has been directed to prominently display the life stories, contributions and photographs of these personalities on school premises. “Schools must actively showcase the lives and ideals of these heroes so that students are inspired by real examples of selfless service, courage and commitment to the nation,” he added, underlining the focus on value-based education.
Sharing details of the renamed institutions, Bains said Government High School, Sandhu Kalan in Barnala has been rechristened as Shaheed Sepoy Jagdev Singh Government High School. At the same time, Government Senior Secondary School, Ghugiana in Faridkot will now be known as Shaheed Naik Surjeet Singh Government Senior Secondary School. Government High School, Fatehpur in Mansa has been renamed Freedom Fighter Maghar Singh Government High School, and Government Senior Secondary School, Dalel Singh Wala has been named after Comrade Dharam Singh Fakkar.
In the same vein, PM SHRI Government Senior Secondary School (Boys), Bhikhi in Mansa is now Shaheed Constable Jaswant Singh PM SHRI Government Senior Secondary School. At the same time, Government Senior Secondary School, Bakshiwala, has been renamed Freedom Fighter Arjan Singh Government Senior Secondary School. Government Middle School, Lubanianwali in Sri Muktsar Sahib will now function as Freedom Fighter Sarwan Singh Government Middle School, and Government High School, Hamirgarh in Sangrur has been renamed Freedom Fighter Giani Mukand Singh Government High School.
Further, Government Middle School, Duladi in Patiala has been renamed Shaheed Sepoy Pyara Singh Government Middle School, and Government High School, Rajpura Town will now be known as Freedom Fighter Amir Singh Government High School.
Several primary and elementary schools have also been included in the initiative. Government Primary Smart School, Kaire in Barnala has been renamed Freedom Fighter Gurdial Singh Government Primary Smart School. At the same time, Government Primary School, Tallewal in Barnala is now Freedom Fighter Tara Singh Government Primary School. Government Elementary School, Harrangpura Pindi in Bathinda has been renamed Shaheed Sepoy Boota Singh Government Elementary School, Government Primary School, Nangal Farida in Pathankot as Shaheed Sepoy Rifleman Jai Singh Government Primary School, and Government Primary School, Daroli Khurd in Jalandhar as Shaheed Kulwinder Singh Government Primary School.
Calling the move a long-term educational commitment, Bains said the initiative would permanently weave stories of valour and sacrifice into students’ daily lives. “This is not merely a change of name, but a conscious effort to make the legacy of these heroes a living presence in our schools. Educational institutions are temples of learning that shape the future of Punjab and the nation,” he said. The government believes that regularly engaging with the lives and ideals of freedom fighters and martyrs will help nurture responsible, value-driven citizens and strengthen the spirit of patriotism among the younger generation.
