Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday felicitated the best three performing girls, who have bagged top positions in the results of 8th class declared on Friday, with cash award.
Honouring the three students Lovepreet Kaur, Gurankit Kaur and Samarpreet Kaur with a cash award of Rs 51,000 each, the Chief Minister said that it is a red letter day for the state as these daughters of the state have excelled in the result.
He said these girls through their hard work and dedication have shined in the field of education. Bhagwant Mann said that this is really a momentous day for all of us for which the students, their parents and teachers deserve accolade.
The Chief Minister said that against the general notion these students from government schools have excelled in the state outnumbering their peers from private schools.
He said that these girls will become role model for other students and inspire them to excel in arena of education by getting education in government schools.