Archive · 1 Oct 2025
Punjab Seeks MiG-21 Jets for Schools to Inspire Students
The Punjab government wants to put old fighter jets in schools!
The Education Minister asked the Air Force for some of the retired MiG-21 fighter jets.
These jets would go to special schools in the state.
The goal is to get students excited about serving the country and make them feel proud.
The minister wants to place these jets in places like Ludhiana and Amritsar.
It is hoped that the jets will encourage students to dream big and pursue careers in related fields.
Punjab Education Minister appealed to the Indian Air Force for retired MiG-21 jets.
The request is to place jets at Schools of Eminence.
The aim is to inspire students.
The jets were retired at a decommissioning event in Chandigarh on September 26th.
Five locations are proposed for the displays.
- Who
- Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains
- What
- Requested the Indian Air Force to station retired MiG-21 aircraft at schools
- When
- October 1st, 2024 (based on the article date)
- Where
- Prominent Schools of Eminence across Punjab
- Why
- To inspire students to pursue careers in defense, aerospace, and related fields.
- Initiative
- Displaying retired MiG-21 fighter jets
- Proponent
- Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains
- Recipient
- Indian Air Force
- Purpose
- To inspire students toward careers in defense and related fields
- Aircraft
- Retired MiG-21 fighter jets
- Proposed Locations
- Ludhiana, Amritsar, Ferozepur, Nangal, Kharar
- Aim
- Inspire patriotism and service spirit
