Top students of Classes X and XII exams to spend a day with DC/SSP in Punjab
The district administration will facilitate logistical arrangements, including transportation and meals.
Under the initiative, top-performing students of Classes X and XII examinations from each district would be provided an opportunity to “spend one full day with their respective DC or SSP. (Express Photo by Kamleshwar Singh) The Department of School Education has launched a first-of-its-kind initiative, “Ek Din, DC/SSP de Sang”, to celebrate academic excellence and instil leadership aspirations among students of government schools in Punjab.
Under the initiative, top-performing students of Classes X and XII examinations from each district would be provided an opportunity to “spend one full day with their respective Deputy Commissioner (DC) or Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP)” to offer them meaningful exposure to real-world governance, discipline, and public service, a government statement said.
This initiative, conceptualised under the leadership of Administrative Secretary Anindita Mitra, aims to bridge the gap between merit and opportunity by empowering children from humble and rural backgrounds to envision themselves in positions of leadership. The programme will include participation in the morning routines of officers, which will provide exposure to administrative and policing functions, observation of departmental meetings, and interactive mentoring sessions, the statement said.