Punjab's government has organized winter residential coaching camps under the PACE program for over 1,700 selected students from government schools. These camps aim to prepare students for competitive entrance exams for institutions like IITs, NITs, and AIIMS. The initiative, held across Bathinda, Ludhiana, and SAS Nagar, is highlighted by the Education Minister as a commitment to democratizing access to quality coaching and leveling the socio-economic playing field for students. The program includes expert mentoring, structured curricula, and doubt-clearing sessions.