Chandigarh, April 16 -- The Punjab government has decided to increase the promotion quota for principals from 50% to 75%, paving the way for elevation of 500 teachers as principals in government schools across the state. The move is aimed at strengthening the education system in the state. Education minister Harjot Singh Bains announced this on Tuesday.

He lamented that the Congress-led state government had reduced this quota from 75% to 50% in 2018, leading to a shortage of principals in government schools across the state.

"The increased quota will provide more opportunities for experienced and qualified teachers to assume leadership roles, fostering a more robust and effective educational environment in schools," he said.

This decis...