Punjab school enrolment under PM POSHAN scheme drops 9 percent

The programme approval board (PAB) under the Union Ministry of Education has expressed concern that total enrolment in Punjab schools covered under the PM POSHAN Scheme fell by 9 percent from 19.10 lakh in 2024-25 to 17.34 lakh in 2025-26. The average student coverage also declined by 10 percent to 13.66 lakh.