Secretary School Education Reviews Operational Readiness of Upgraded Schools Across Sindh
By Qurban Ali Khushik
KARACHI: A meeting was held under the chairmanship of Mr. Zahid Ali Abbasi, Secretary, School Education & Literacy Department, Government of Sindh, to review the operational readiness of upgraded schools, including those under the SELECT and SSEIP projects, teacher deployment arrangements, and future school upgradation initiatives across the province.
The meeting focused on ensuring the timely deployment of teaching staff, preparation of Schedule of New Expenditure (SNE) proposals, and coordinated planning for the operationalization of newly upgraded schools. Participants also discussed the proposed management of schools through Education Management Organizations (EMOs), continuity of academic activities, teacher rationalization, and the effective utilization of available human resources.
Addressing the meeting, the Secretary emphasized the need for an integrated and coordinated approach to school upgradation, stressing that the expansion of secondary and higher secondary education must be supported by adequate teaching staff and essential educational facilities to ensure the smooth functioning of upgraded institutions.
The concerned formations were directed to strengthen interdepartmental coordination, expedite the preparation and submission of necessary proposals, and develop a comprehensive roadmap for the timely operationalization and sustainable management of upgraded schools.
The meeting underscored the Government of Sindh’s commitment to expanding access to quality, free-of-cost education and ensuring that upgraded schools become fully functional institutions capable of meeting the educational needs of students across the province.
