The Punjab Education Department has approved a project to designate pre-Partition-era government schools as historical heritage sites. Under the initiative, the schools will undergo restoration and preservation.
A circular issued by the Punjab secretary of school education to the chief executive officers of district education authorities and district education officers across all 41 districts of the province has directed the collection of comprehensive data on such historic schools.
The circular specified that the details should include the construction dates of the schools, their brief history, the number of classrooms, auditoriums, and staff rooms, as well as the current student enrollment.
Additionally, information on the condition of the buildings, including dilapidated structures, and the total area, covered and open, of the schools must be provided.
Authorities have been asked to report if any school land is under illegal occupation.
Each school must also submit five recent photographs to support the data.
Education officials revealed that schools built during the British colonial era will be prioritised for renovations, with special funds allocated for this purpose. These institutions will be declared model schools, with immediate steps taken to address shortages of teaching and non-teaching staff.
Efforts will also be made to expand student enrollment capacities.
Moreover, alumni who have excelled in various fields and hold prestigious positions will be highlighted as part of this project, further showcasing the legacy of these historic schools.
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