In a statement here today, Majithia said it was a matter of pride that the state was ranked third, a major leap forward by any state in improving elementary school education.
He said this was the result of efforts made by the education department officials and staff and the pro-people policies of the SAD-BJP government in the state.
Majithia claimed that in the recent report released by the union Human Resource Development Ministry, Punjab had earned accolades for improving the education scenario.
He said the state left behind larger states such as Tamil Nadu and Kerala in successfully implementing school education programmes for all.
"It is a major leap forward. The state was at the 7th place last year and in just one year we have progressed to the 3rd position", he said.
The smaller states of Puducherry and Lakshdeep were the only states ahead of Punjab, because of their smaller size, but amongst the bigger states, Punjab was ahead of all, the minister asserted.
He said the report is prepared by keeping all aspects, including the infrastructure available in schools, teachers and staff, results and approach to the schools.
The new development followed the recent number one ranking of the state in general infrastructure development, changing economic progress patterns and future prospects of Punjab
