March 14, 2025 – BISP 8171 (Web Desk)
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has introduced a transformative educational initiative in Punjab to reward academic excellence. The CM Eminence/Star Card will be awarded to students who achieve above 80%, providing them with special recognition and motivating them to strive for excellence.
Key Features of the Initiative 📌
✅ CM Education Card to enhance Punjab’s schooling system 📖
✅ CM Eminence/Star Card to reward outstanding students 🌟
✅ 52% increase in student enrollment due to school outsourcing 📊
✅ 89% growth in the number of teachers 👩🏫
✅ Teacher salaries tripled to enhance education quality 💰
✅ Upgraded classrooms with new desks and chairs
Punjab’s education sect Public School Reorganization Program 🏫 or has witnessed significant advancements under this initiative:
📌 Student enrollment increased from 242,000 to 368,000 📈
📌 Teacher workforce expanded from 8,037 to 15,114 👨🏫
📌 Classroom furniture grew from 371,000 to 523,000 🏢
📌 Teacher salaries have tripled, boosting motivation and teaching quality 🎓
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Upcoming Educational Reforms 🚀
🔹 Schools of Eminence to be established across all tehsils 🌍
🔹 State-of-the-art Matric Tech Labs for digital learning 🖥️
🔹 Technical education to begin from Grade 5 🏗️
🔹 School meal program launching in Bhakkar & Layyah 🍎
🔹 KPIs-based monitoring for teachers & officers 📊
🔹 English conversation classes in 338 Lahore schools 🗣️
🔹 Free textbooks provided at the start of the academic session 📚
International & Technological Advancements 🌎
📌 Five government school teachers to participate in a Scotland study tour 🇬🇧
📌 2,000 Matric Tech Schools offering agriculture, fashion design, health sciences, and ICT 🏫
📌 New computer labs established through community support 🖥️
📌 235,000 students now enrolled in Matric Tech programs 🎓
📌 Smart classrooms integrated with modern technology 📡
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Infrastructure & Environmental Efforts 🌱
📌 30,000 classrooms, 600 elementary schools, and 400 high schools to be constructed 🏗️
📌 Two million saplings planted under the “One Teacher, One Plant” initiative 🌿
📌 Solar energy systems to be installed in schools for sustainability ☀️