Punjab CM Amarinder Singh says poor education levels are denying meaningful employment for youth and the examination results show how many youngsters are not eligible to apply for even army jobs. Singh said poor education levels are denying meaningful employment for youth and the examination results show how many youngsters are not eligible to apply for even army jobs. Singh has taken an “extremely serious view of the poor Class X Board exam results”, a state government spokesperson said. The department will provide the special package after the education department provides its requirement to make education a priority subject for the state government. The recent Class X board examination results seem to be reflecting the dwindling standards.

Source: Mint May 23, 2017 16:41 UTC