Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government Launches Education Card for School Enrollment Support

Introduction:

The Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Khan Gandapur, has announced a new plan called KPK Government’s Education Card to improve education in the province.

In an important education meeting, he declared an “Education Emergency” and introduced the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Education Card.

This new program aims to provide financial support to students and make quality education more accessible, similar to the successful health card initiative.

Overview of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Education Card Program:

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Education (Taleem) Card will help students by covering school fees and other education-related expenses.

It will first be launched in nine underdeveloped districts, including:

• Upper Kohistan
• Lower Kohistan
• Kolai-Palas
• Torghar
• Upper Chitral
• Lower Chitral
• Taank
• Upper South Waziristan
• Lower South Waziristan

More districts in the province will progressively be added to the program.

Financial Benefits of the Education (Taleem) Card:

With the KPK Government Education Card program, students in government schools in these districts will receive monthly financial support.

• Primary Benefits: Students across these nine districts will be awarded a monthly stipend of PKR 1,000.
• Private School Access: The card will allow students from these districts to enroll in approved private schools for free.
• Support for Girls: All girls in grades 6th to 10th who attend government schools across the province will receive a monthly stipend of PKR 500.

Projected Impact on Students:

The program will first help around 40,000 students, with plans to expand across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

The monthly stipend for girls is expected to support about 550,000 students, funded by an annual budget of PKR 3.1 billion from the provincial government.

Additional Support under the Education Card:

In addition to providing financial support, the Education Card program will integrate several current facilities.

• Free Textbooks: All students from grades one to twelve will receive free textbooks, benefiting nearly 5 million children.
• Scholarships for Talented Students: The ETEA program will offer scholarships to 506 deserving students, encouraging academic excellence.

Establishing a Sustainable Education Fund:

To make sure the Education Card program runs smoothly for years to come, the government has set up the Education Emergency Endowment Fund.

They have put in an initial amount of PKR 3 billion. This fund will provide steady financial support to keep the program going over the long term.

Conclusion:

The KPK Government Education Card is a revolutionary step toward helping students from poor backgrounds get an education.

The program aims to improve the quality of education and give all children in the province equal chances by removing money problems and encouraging them to go to school.

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