Sindh Government Reviews Safety of Dangerous School Buildings, Directs Immediate Relocation of Students
By Qurban Ali Khushik
KARACHI: A meeting was held under the chairmanship of Secretary, School Education & Literacy Department, Government of Sindh, Mr. Zahid Ali Abbasi, to review the status of dangerous and structurally unsafe school buildings in public and private educational institutions across Sindh.
The meeting focused on the identification, verification, and assessment of unsafe school buildings and the measures required to safeguard students and teaching staff. The Secretary directed the concerned authorities to develop appropriate relocation plans and ensure that students studying in dangerous buildings are shifted to safe and suitable alternative facilities without disrupting their education.
He further directed that the upcoming School-Specific Budget (SSB) may be utilized for minor maintenance and repair works wherever technically feasible, subject to proper assessment and verification to ensure the structural safety of school buildings.
Regarding private educational institutions, the Director General (Private Schools) was directed to conduct inspections and ensure strict compliance with prescribed building safety standards in coordination with the Private Schools Association.
The Secretary emphasized that school principals and owners must be held accountable for the safety of students. He further directed that the registration of institutions operating in unsafe conditions may be reviewed in accordance with the applicable rules and regulations.
Reiterating the Department's commitment to protecting children's lives, Mr. Zahid Ali Abbasi stated that student safety remains the highest priority. He directed all concerned officers to ensure immediate coordination, timely action, and continuous monitoring to provide a safe and secure learning environment across Sindh.
The School Education & Literacy Department reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring safe school infrastructure and protecting the lives and well-being of students and teaching staff throughout the province.
