“We are proud to be ranked India’s #1 state government school for the second consecutive year. This is because our dedicated and remarkable teachers have gone above and beyond the call of duty to ensure the holistic development of every student. Therefore, it’s very satisfying that your sample respondents have awarded the highest score for teacher competence. This is the outcome of regular capacity-building programmes conducted by us to train teachers in new pedagogies, ICT integration, inclusive education, and online safety. Professional development is also enabled by the State Council of Educational Research and Training. We will soon start training our teachers in cutting-edge technologies such as AI and robotics to prepare students for success in the new digital age” — Bhavneet Kaur (centre), Principal, Government Model Sr. Sec. School, Sector 16, Chandigarh (2,677 students, 89 teachers)