A high-level meeting of the Rawalpindi Division’s District Education Authority was held in Islamabad, bringing together key officials to review funding and progress on essential school facilities. The session, chaired by Secretary School Education Department Khalid Nazir Wattoo, included Chief Executive Officers (Education) from the five districts of Rawalpindi Division, as well as representatives from the Chief Minister’s Task Force.
Participants conducted a comprehensive review of government-provided funding aimed at improving basic amenities in public schools, such as classrooms, restrooms, clean drinking water, electricity, furniture, and boundary walls. Detailed district-wise reports were requested to ensure that funds allocated to each district were properly utilized and that spending aligned with actual needs.
Rawalpindi’s Chief Executive Officer for Education, Tariq Mahmood, presented scheme-wise updates and outlined estimated expenditures for various ongoing projects. During the meeting, immediate instructions were issued on several key matters to guarantee the transparent and accountable use of government funds.
The Secretary of School Education also directed all district CEOs to promptly correct and update anomalies in the School Information System (SIS) data. This data system plays a vital role in monitoring school performance, collecting information on students and teachers, and assessing infrastructure at the provincial level. Ensuring accuracy and timely updates to this data is critical, as inaccuracies can negatively impact policy decisions and future funding allocations.
The meeting underscored the Punjab government’s commitment to prioritizing education, stressing that all available resources would be used to modernize and enhance the educational sector across the region. The session marked a significant step forward in ensuring the effective use of development schemes and advancing educational standards in Rawalpindi Division.
