Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday, while felicitating candidates who cleared the prestigious UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) Examination 2025, said their success reflects the growing strength of Punjab’s education system and the immense potential of the state’s youth.
Interacting with the future officers, CM Mann said it is heartening to see young men and women from ordinary families securing some of the country’s most coveted positions through sheer hard work, talent and determination.
Highlighting the outstanding performance of girls in competitive examinations, he said their achievements are a powerful symbol of women empowerment and proof that equal opportunities enable daughters to excel in every field.
Reaffirming the Punjab government’s commitment to educational reforms, Mann said the government is continuously working to ensure quality education and equal opportunities for every child, with the dream of seeing more youngsters from Punjab rise to high and prestigious positions in public service and beyond.
Sharing a few snippets from this pleasant meeting, Bhagwant Mann stated: “Today, I had the privilege of specially felicitating the bright candidates who have brought pride to Punjab by clearing the prestigious UPSC 2025 examination. I had a very meaningful and constructive interaction with these young achievers. Their hard work, dedication and perseverance serve as a great source of inspiration for other youth as well. I am fully confident that they will serve the nation and Punjab with honesty, commitment and sincerity in the years to come. It is our dream to see more young people occupying high and prestigious positions, and AAP government is continuously working towards turning this dream into reality.”
Interacting, with the newly-selected IAS officers from Punjab who cleared the UPSC Examination 2025, CM Mann said, “Punjab’s youth are making the state proud through their remarkable achievements. These officers have cracked the prestigious UPSC examination and brought glory not only to Punjab but also to their parents. Their success reflects the immense potential of our students and the positive changes taking place in the education sector.”
The Chief Minister said this is neither the first such achievement nor will it be the last, expressing confidence that these officers will continue to achieve new milestones and bring laurels to Punjab in the years to come. “The children of ordinary families are proving that with dedication, perseverance and proper guidance, no goal is beyond reach. Their success is a matter of immense pride and satisfaction for the entire state. These sons and daughters of the soil have proved their mettle and demonstrated that talent exists in every household,” he stated.
Highlighting the exceptional performance of girl students, the Chief Minister said that daughters are excelling in every sphere of education and competitive examinations and are rapidly emerging as role models for society. “Girls have consistently outperformed in every field in Punjab and are proving their capabilities whenever they are given an opportunity. These daughters are demonstrating extraordinary talent and determination. Their achievements send a powerful message that with equal opportunities and encouragement, girls can accomplish anything they set their minds to,” he said.
Calling the success of girl students a matter of pride and satisfaction for the entire state, the Chief Minister described it as a clear symbol of women empowerment. Reiterating the Punjab Government’s commitment to strengthening the education system, he said that quality education remains one of the top priorities of the government.