500 South Punjab schools to get IT, science labs
The school is equipped with state-of-the-art computer labs. PHOTO: COURTESY USAID
IT and science labs in 500 schools across South Punjab are set to be equipped with modern technology in the upcoming fiscal year, as decided in a consultative meeting chaired by Secretary School Education South Punjab, Dr Abdullah Khokhar, at the Education Secretariat on Friday.
The meeting, attended by Additional Secretaries including Fatima Sherazi, Mazhar-ul-haq, Deputy Secretaries Saif-ur-Rehman, Qurat-ul-Ain, Ahmed Faraz, and Section Officers Bareeha Zainab and Shabir Ahmad, outlined plans for five mega projects to enhance education standards and boost student enrollment.
Dr Abdullah Khokhar emphasised that these projects aim to elevate the quality of education and enhance student participation in schools across the region.
Modernising science labs will be a priority before their full implementation in district schools, he stated.
Integration of media resources and information technology will enhance teacher and student engagement, providing them with insights into global educational standards.
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Details of necessary facilities in schools have been forwarded to the Planning and Development Department, ensuring essentials such as school infrastructure, clean drinking water, electricity, sanitation facilities, furniture, and playgrounds. Additionally, a platform for Continuous Professional Development will be established to provide enhanced training for teachers in 11 districts of Southern Punjab.
Furthermore, a proposal for building projects for "Subah Nu" schools in 44 tehsils of Southern Punjab has been submitted to the Planning and Development Department.
These schools cater to the children of labourers and working-class families in the region.
Published in The Express Tribune, February 17th 2024.