Key Takeaways
- Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed the Provincial Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat to teach one class per week.
- The initiative aims to strengthen the education sector and improve enrollment rates in government schools.
- Digital salary payments for teachers under the Punjab Education Foundation have been made mandatory.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has ordered Provincial Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat to teach one class at a school every week, as part of efforts to enhance the education sector. This directive was issued during a special meeting aimed at reviewing ongoing reforms and initiatives in the province’s educational landscape.
During the meeting, which focused on digital registration systems for private schools and measures to improve enrollment rates, Chief Minister Nawaz Sharif also sought proposals for registering tuition centers across Punjab. She directed officials to develop a mechanism for their digital mapping to ensure better oversight and management.
The minister was briefed on the school education sector and the Punjab School Reforms Programme (PSRP). The meeting reviewed possible new sources of revenue for the education sector, with particular emphasis on achieving the target of enrolling 4.3 million students in government schools within two years and four months. Officials reported that this target had been met ahead of schedule.
Punjab has recorded its highest level of genuine enrollment in public schools in recent years, according to officials. The chief minister was informed about these achievements and the progress made under various educational reforms. She also directed officials to make digital salary payments mandatory for teachers working under the Punjab Education Foundation (PEF).
Under this initiative, bank accounts will be opened for approximately 138,000 PEF teachers, ensuring that their salaries are paid digitally. This move is expected to improve transparency and efficiency in the education sector.
The meeting also discussed potential new sources of revenue for the education sector, including exploring innovative funding mechanisms and partnerships with private entities. The chief minister emphasized the importance of continuous improvement and innovation in addressing educational challenges.
