The Punjab government signed on Thursday an agreement to run over 3,600 government schools under a public-private partnership.
According to details, the signing ceremony, held in Lahore, was graced by Punjab's Education Minister, Rana Sikandar Hayat, who participated as the chief guest. Under this agreement, 3,600 schools will be managed by 21 NGOs, 12 education networks, and an education technology firm.
This initiative is aim to bring more than 1.8 million children into the education system.
Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat highlighted the project's potential to provide dignified employment to thousands of educated youth.
He further mentioned that schools demonstrating excellent performance under this program would also be upgraded.
This public-private partnership is expected to play a vital role in transforming Punjab's educational landscape, ensuring quality education and increased access for children across the province.
