Punjab Government has decided to teach Punjabi language online to the language lovers outside the State to popularise it worldwide. For this purpose, a comprehensive roadmap is being chalked out in league with the Punjab School Education Board. The government would also rope in Punjabi University Patiala for the mission.
Education Minister Daljit Singh Cheema on Thursday said this novel initiative of teaching Punjabi online to the Punjabi immigrants living outside the state would greatly benefit those desirous of learning the language and be in tune with their roots. He said a test would be conducted of the candidates seeking to learn Punjabi online which would keep every candidate abreast of his knowledge and ability. He said that SAD-BJP government had enacted Punjabi language Act under which Punjabi is being taught as regular compulsory subject from 1 stand Hindi from 3rd standard.
