The Punjab government has announced a new initiative to promote Punjabi language, literature, and polite conversation in public schools across the province.
Under the initiative, officials have directed schools to encourage students to use respectful and courteous words in Punjabi, such as “Tusi” (you) and “Assi” (we), instead of informal or offensive expressions. The move is aimed at strengthening cultural identity while fostering a culture of respect and good manners among students.
The program also places a strong emphasis on regional diversity within the province. Schools in southern and northern Punjab have been instructed to promote Saraiki and Pothohari languages alongside Punjabi, ensuring that local linguistic traditions are acknowledged and celebrated in the classroom environment.
Headteachers have been directed to organize activities in Punjabi, Saraiki, Pothohari and other local languages. These may include role plays, dialogues, storytelling sessions, poetry recitations, and conversations that highlight polite and culturally rooted expressions.
Schools are required to record videos of students conversing in Punjabi or other regional languages and share them in the official CEO (Chief Executive Officer) education groups. In addition, school heads must submit reports detailing how the initiative is being implemented on campus, allowing authorities to monitor progress and ensure compliance.
Officials say the initiative is designed not only to preserve regional languages, but also to encourage civility, respect, and positive communication habits among students across Punjab’s public school system.
