PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced plans to create the Chief Minister’s Education Emergency Endowment Fund to provide financial support for out-of-school children and reintegrate them into the education system.
Provincial Education Minister Faisal Tarakai revealed on Monday that the fund aims to assist children who are currently not enrolled in schools through various initiatives. He added that the government is working on formal legislation to establish the fund, and a bill will soon be presented in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly for approval.
According to the proposed legislation, a dedicated board will be set up to oversee the fund’s operations. The board will comprise four members, including the Education Minister, the Education Secretary, and two other officials.
A budget of Rs. 3 billion has been earmarked for the endowment fund, which will be utilized to support out-of-school students and the Education Card initiative.
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Tarakai also highlighted that major reforms in the education sector are expected to be introduced in the near future, signaling the government’s commitment to improving educational access and quality in the province.
