Mann Govt. introduced BBP in all 1920 government senior secondary schools of the state
Over 1.38 Lakh Government School Students Register for Business Blaster Program
- More than 52K students shortlisted for their business ideas, to be given Rs.10.41 crore as seed money.
- 7,813 teachers are supporting students in their endeavors.
Chandigarh, October 3
Punjab’s Business Blasters program has garnered significant interest from government school students. School Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains announced that the program, launched by the Bhagwant Singh Mann-led government in November 2022, has seen over 1.38 lakh students register.
Initially introduced in 32 government senior secondary schools, the program aims to cultivate entrepreneurial mindsets among secondary-level students through experiential learning and a seed grant of INR 2000 per selected student.
Bains emphasized that the program is designed to empower Punjab’s young students to become job creators and problem-solvers, realizing the state’s vision of becoming an entrepreneurial hub.
After a rigorous selection process, 52,050 students (now in 12th grade) out of approximately 75,000 participants were shortlisted to receive seed money.
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The Punjab government has allocated INR 10.41 crore in seed money to support these deserving students in their entrepreneurial ventures. As of October 1, 2024, INR 9.38 crore has been disbursed to 46,910 students, with the remaining funds to be credited in the coming days.
To reach a wider audience, the government expanded the program to all 1920 government senior secondary schools in the state during the academic year 2023-2024. Over 7,813 teachers and 1,83,192 eleventh-grade students across 23 districts are now participating.
The overwhelming response to the program demonstrates its effectiveness in motivating students and fostering entrepreneurial spirit among the youth of Punjab.
