Chandigarh: Punjab Cabinet led by Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Tuesday gave approval to upgrade 229 schools to different levels viz. 46 Elementary to Middle schools, 100 Middle to High schools and 83 High to Senior Secondary schools.

The move is aimed to obviate the students from the hardships of travelling long distances to continue their further studies, which causes them inconvenience and even leads their dropping out of the Schools. Besides, this decision taken in the public interest would also bring administrative efficiency. Notably, Punjab government has been receiving numerous requests from various Gram Panchayats and Councillors of Municipal Town to redress this issue.